Is Discount Power a licensed Texas electricity supplier?

Yes. Discount Power is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas under license number N/A.

Which Texas utilities can I use Discount Power with?

Discount Power serves customers across Texas's major utility territories.

Will my utility change if I sign up with Discount Power?

No. Your distribution utility continues to deliver your electricity. Discount Power supplies the generation portion only.

Are Discount Power's rates competitive in Texas?

Discount Power is a reputable, established provider but typically not the cheapest. Its lowest fixed rate is about 13.90¢/kWh versus roughly 11.70¢/kWh for the cheapest Texas fixed plan.

PUCT-licensed electricity supplier

Discount Power plans & rates in Texas

From 13.90¢/kWh fixed21 active TX plans• Rates verified Jun 12, 2026

Discount Power is a PUCT-licensed electricity supplier serving residential customers throughout Texas. This is an independent comparison, not Discount Power's official site.

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Reviewed by John Spencer

Updated June 2026 • PUCT License: N/A

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Our honest take

Is Discount Power a good choice in Texas?

Discount Power is one of Texas's largest and most established retail electricity providers, with reliable service and a broad range of plans across every major TX utility territory. The honest catch: it's usually not the cheapest.

Discount Power's cheapest clean fixed rate is 13.90¢/kWh, while the lowest fixed rate available in the same Texas territories runs about 11.70¢/kWh. You're paying a premium for the brand — fine if service and name recognition matter most to you, but you can often find a lower rate.

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Volt Butler verdict

Proceed with caution

3.1/5

Cheapest fixed: 13.90¢/kWh
Active TX plans: 21
Bill-credit plans: 6 (flagged)

Discount Powerpros & cons

Pros

A range of fixed-rate terms to choose from
Established, widely-available Texas REP
Straightforward enrollment

Cons

The name oversells it — cheapest clean fixed (~13.9¢) is above the market floor
Many plans use bill-credit pricing — the headline rate only hits at one usage level
You can usually find a genuinely lower rate elsewhere

Discount Power reviews: what people say

Our editorial read of the consensus — not customer quotes or a rating we can't source.

Despite the name, Discount Power isn't the cheapest option in Texas. Its lowest clean fixed rate lands above the market floor, and a good share of its plans use bill-credit pricing — the structure where the advertised rate only materializes at a specific usage level. It's a legitimate provider with a range of fixed terms, but the “discount” framing oversells it. Compare its real per-usage rate against the genuinely cheapest plans before assuming the name means the lowest price.

Consistently praised for

A range of fixed-term options
Established, widely-available Texas provider

Common complaints

Not actually the cheapest, despite the name
Heavy use of bill-credit pricing

What is Discount Power best for?

Where Discount Power genuinely stands out — based on the plans it actually offers.

Seeing the real rate behind the “discount” name

Because much of the lineup is bill-credit-based and the floor isn't actually the cheapest, it pays to check the per-usage rate before you enroll.

Discount Power in Texas

N/A

PUCT License

Independent

Parent company

Retail Electric Provider (REP)

Service type

About Discount Power in Texas

Discount Power is a Public Utility Commission of Texas-licensed Retail Electric Provider (REP), authorized to sell electricity to residential and commercial customers throughout the state.

As a competitive retail supplier, Discount Power competes with other licensed suppliers to provide the generation portion of your electricity bill. Your local utility continues to handle delivery, maintenance, and outage response regardless of which supplier you choose.

Visit discountpower.com to learn more about their current plans and offers.

Discount Power electricity plans in Texas

Discount Power currently offers 21 residential electricity plans across TX utility territories. Rates range from 7.20¢ to 17.00¢/kWh.

Plan Name	Rate	Term	Type	Utility	Action
Bill Credit Bundle 14Bill credit — cost varies by usage	7.20¢/kWh	14 mo	Fixed	CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric	View
Bill Credit Bundle 10Bill credit — cost varies by usage	7.20¢/kWh	10 mo	Fixed	CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric	View
Bill Credit Bundle 11Bill credit — cost varies by usage	7.20¢/kWh	11 mo	Fixed	CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric	View
Bill Credit Bundle 13Bill credit — cost varies by usage	7.20¢/kWh	13 mo	Fixed	CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric	View
Bill Credit Bundle 25Bill credit — cost varies by usage	7.20¢/kWh	25 mo	Fixed	CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric	View
Bill Credit Bundle 13Bill credit — cost varies by usage	8.40¢/kWh	13 mo	Fixed	Oncor Electric Delivery	View
Saver 12	13.90¢/kWh	12 mo	Fixed	AEP Texas Central	View
Saver 24	14.30¢/kWh	24 mo	Fixed	AEP Texas Central	View
Saver 36	14.40¢/kWh	36 mo	Fixed	AEP Texas Central	View
Saver 12	14.40¢/kWh	12 mo	Fixed	Oncor Electric Delivery	View
Saver 24	14.80¢/kWh	24 mo	Fixed	Oncor Electric Delivery	View
Saver 36	14.90¢/kWh	36 mo	Fixed	Oncor Electric Delivery	View
Saver 12	15.40¢/kWh	12 mo	Fixed	Texas-New Mexico Power	View
Saver 24	15.80¢/kWh	24 mo	Fixed	Texas-New Mexico Power	View
Saver 12	15.80¢/kWh	12 mo	Fixed	AEP Texas North	View
Saver 36	15.80¢/kWh	36 mo	Fixed	Texas-New Mexico Power	View
Saver 36	16.30¢/kWh	36 mo	Fixed	AEP Texas North	View
Saver 24	16.30¢/kWh	24 mo	Fixed	AEP Texas North	View
Saver 12	16.50¢/kWh	12 mo	Fixed	Lubbock Power & Light	View
Saver 36	16.50¢/kWh	36 mo	Fixed	Lubbock Power & Light	View
Saver 24	17.00¢/kWh	24 mo	Fixed	Lubbock Power & Light	View

Note: Some fixed-rate plans include early termination fees. Check plan details before enrolling.

Rates last verified Jun 12, 2026. Actual rates may vary by utility territory. Enter your ZIP code for personalized rates.

Discount Power estimated bill by usage

Estimated monthly supply cost using Discount Power's lowest available rate (7.20¢/kWh). Find your typical kWh usage on your utility bill.

Light

$36/mo

500 kWh/month

Apartment, 1-2 people

Average

$72/mo

1000 kWh/month

Small home, 2-3 people

Medium

$108/mo

1500 kWh/month

Mid-size home, 3-4 people

High

$144/mo

2000 kWh/month

Large home, 4+ people

Supply cost only. Your total bill also includes delivery charges from your utility, which vary by territory.

How Discount Power compares to other TX suppliers

Texas has 150+ PUCT-licensed residential suppliers. Here's how Discount Power fits in the landscape:

Reliant Energy

30 plansFrom 14.60¢

Green Mountain Energy

How to enroll with Discount Power in TX

Compare rates

Visit discountpower.com or use our ZIP submit to see what plans are currently offered for your area.

Compare the rate

Texas has no utility default rate — you pick a retail provider from day one. Compare Discount Power's rate against the cheapest plan in your territory before you enroll.

Enroll directly

Discount Power also enrolls customers through Power to Choose and licensed brokers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Discount Power a licensed TX electricity supplier?: Yes. Discount Power is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas under license number N/A.
Which TX utilities can I use Discount Power with?: Discount Power serves customers across Texas's major utility territories.
Will my utility change if I sign up with Discount Power?: No. Your distribution utility continues to deliver your electricity. Discount Power supplies the generation portion only. You'll see both charges on your utility bill.
Is Discount Power a good electricity company?: Discount Power is a large, established, reputable TXprovider with reliable service — our verdict is "Proceed with caution." The main trade-off is price: it's usually not the cheapest, so compare its rate against lower-cost plans before signing up.
Are Discount Power's rates competitive?: Not the lowest. Discount Power's cheapest fixed rate is about 13.90¢/kWh, versus roughly 11.70¢/kWh for the cheapest Texas fixed plan. You pay a premium for the brand.
How do I switch to Discount Power?: Enter your ZIP to see Discount Power's current plans for your address, pick one, and enroll. Your TXdelivery utility stays the same and your power isn't interrupted — only the supplier on your bill changes, typically by your next meter read.