Compare Reliant Rates
Reliant has 9 electricity plans with rates starting at just 16.7 ¢/kwh with contract lengths of 12, and 24 months.
According to Reliant customer reviews, the best part about Reliant is 'Billing & Account Management' and the worst part is 'Likely to Recommend'.
Reliant achieved a rating of 4.1 out of 5 by Texas Electricity Ratings, earning them a Silver Tier Award.
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Reliant Power Savings 24 plan
- 24
- monthsmo.
- Avg. BillAvg.
- $145
Our Take on Reliant Energy
Reliant routinely ranks in our top 5 "Best Electricity Companies" in Texas. Reliant is big. And thats good and bad. On the good side: Big company stability, Some inovative plans, lots of ways to pay your bill, an app, usage tracking, and modern online conveniences youd expect from a top company. Downside: Its a premium brand. That means you pay higher rates. 20% on average.
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Reliant Electricity Plans
Houston - Centerpoint Service Area Plans
Plan | Term | Rate |
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Reliant Power Savings 24 plan | 24/months | 14.5¢/kWh |
Reliant Power Savings 12 plan | 12/months | 14.9¢/kWh |
Reliant Basic Power 24 plan | 24/months | 16.2¢/kWh |
Reliant Power On 24 plan | 24/months | 16.4¢/kWh |
Reliant Conservation 24 plan | 24/months | 16.5¢/kWh |
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan | 12/months | 16.8¢/kWh |
Reliant Conservation 12 plan | 12/months | 16.9¢/kWh |
Reliant Power Savings 2,000 kWh 24 plan | 24/months | 21.7¢/kWh |
Reliant Power Savings 2,000 kWh 12 plan | 12/months | 22.3¢/kWh |
Dallas - Oncor Service Area Plans
Plan | Term | Rate |
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Reliant Power Savings 24 plan | 24/months | 14.5¢/kWh |
Reliant Power Savings 12 plan | 12/months | 14.9¢/kWh |
Reliant Basic Power 24 plan | 24/months | 16.2¢/kWh |
Reliant Power On 24 plan | 24/months | 16.4¢/kWh |
Reliant Conservation 24 plan | 24/months | 16.5¢/kWh |
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan | 12/months | 16.8¢/kWh |
Reliant Conservation 12 plan | 12/months | 16.9¢/kWh |
Reliant Power Savings 2,000 kWh 24 plan | 24/months | 21.7¢/kWh |
Reliant Power Savings 2,000 kWh 12 plan | 12/months | 22.3¢/kWh |
Lubbock - LPL Service Area Plans
Plan | Term | Rate |
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Reliant Power Savings 12 plan | 12/months | 18.4¢/kWh |
Reliant Plan Analysis
Reliant Conservation 24 plan
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Flat Rate that rewards less energy usagethumb_downCons:
Not the lowest rateReliant Basic Power 24 plan
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Flat Rate, no Bill Surprisesthumb_downCons:
Sliding/Variable Monthly Usage ChargeReliant Conservation 12 plan
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Flat Rate that rewards less energy usagethumb_downCons:
Not the lowest rateReliant Power Savings 24 plan
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Has a $50 bill credit, no monthly recurring charge.thumb_downCons:
High Energy Charge, bad for apartments.Reliant Basic Power 12 plan
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Flat Rate, no Bill Surprisesthumb_downCons:
Sliding/Variable Monthly Usage ChargeReliant Power Savings 12 plan
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Has a $50 bill credit, no monthly recurring charge.thumb_downCons:
High Energy Charge, bad for apartments.Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Electricity
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— Reliant on May 12th, 2022