Compare electricity rates in Rowlett

The city of Rowlett boasts a population of about 63,000 just 20 miles northeast of Dallas. On the banks of Lake Ray Hubbard, Rowlett is a Gold Level Certified Scenic City and one of the top 10 cities to retire to according to U.S. News and World Report.

As part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Rowlett is also home to a deregulated market, which gives consumers the power to choose who provides their electricity. Rowlett residents have many options available to them, from green energy plans to no deposit, prepaid plans, and free nights and weekends. Enter your ZIP code above to check current Rowlett energy rates and plans in your area.

How has deregulation affected Rowlett?

Here’s what the latest statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show:

• Texas residential electricity rates are nearly 11.4 percent lower than the national average.
• Texas commercial electricity rates are nearly 28.33 percent lower than the national average.
• Texas industrial electricity rates are nearly 26 percent lower than the national average.
• Texas generates the most electricity of any state from wind.
• Texas generates the fifth-highest amount of electricity from solar energy.

In the days of energy regulation, utility companies in Texas had a monopoly on their individual parts of the state. Residents were required to purchase an energy plan with their area’s utility company, and the company could set the electric rate at whatever they wanted.

This changed in 2002 when the state legislature passed a bill to deregulate a majority of the state’s energy market. This opened the market to competition among providers, driving down costs for consumers. Today, Rowlett residents can shop for an energy plan, comparing plans, rates, and providers to find the option that best suits their needs.

The Choose Energy marketplace helps consumers like you find the best electric company in Rowlett, TX. You can also use the marketplace to learn more about buying and switching energy plans. Check out our guides, which cover topics such as:

• What it means to have a deposit electricity plan
• The steps necessary to move your energy service to a new address
• How to switch to a different electricity provider

Since Rowlett utilities no longer sell energy plans, they operate a little differently. Retail electric providers sell plans to residents and coordinate with the utility company to set up service. The utility company delivers the energy to the home and maintains power lines and other infrastructure. If you experience a power outage, call the utility company, not your retail electric provider.

The utility company for Rowlett is Oncor Electric Delivery, which manages the energy grid for 402 cities across the Lone Star State. Meanwhile, residents can purchase plans with a number of providers. Since there are so many to choose from it can be hard to know who to trust, so Choose Energy has partnered with a few of the most reliable providers, including TXU Energy, Just Energy, Reliant Energy, and Cirro Energy.

With the lake never far out of view, it’s clear Rowlett has some natural splendors to protect. Luckily the Lone Star State is growing rapidly in renewable energy, investing in increased solar power and dominating where wind energy is concerned.

For Rowlett residents who are looking to go green, there are a few providers who only offer 100 percent renewable energy plans, including Gexa Energy and Green Mountain Energy.

What is a good rate per kWh in Rowlett?

Energy rates in Rowlett are often less expensive than in other areas of Texas. Currently, rates in your area are as low as $0.063 per kWh. Remember that electric rates near you will change often depending on the amount of supply and demand. Enter your ZIP code above to check the current lowest electric rates in Rowlett.

How do I choose an electricity provider in Rowlett?

There are several key factors to consider when choosing between Rowlett electric companies. You should weigh cost, plan terms, and perks. For instance, some companies have higher rates but offer free electricity on the weekends. Others have fixed rates for up to 24 months that allow you to lock in cheap rates for two years.

How can I lower my utility bill in Rowlett?

You can lower your energy bill in Rowlett by reducing your energy use during peak hours, which are usually between 4-9 p.m. Energy may be more expensive during these hours. Other strategies include switching to energy saving appliances and light bulbs and turning off your A/C when not at home.

Finding “electricity rates near me” has never been easier. Just put your ZIP code in the field above and you’ll see which energy rates apply in your area. Keep in mind that even if you keep the same plan when you move, rates might change. This is largely because utility transmission charges vary from zip code to zip code.

To get started, enter your ZIP code and explore current available electric rates in your area.

If you have a business in Rowlett, you can still get help from the Choose Energy marketplace. To get started, call to speak to an energy expert or fill out this form. Once you connect about building a personalized energy plan for your business, you’re one step closer to saving on energy costs monthly.