Unlocking Texas Power: Electricity Competition Made Easy

If you live in one of the deregulated areas of Texas, you’ve got the freedom to choose who powers your home sweet home. But with so many plans out there, picking the right one can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Cue GetPower to save the day!

Let’s break it down: back in 2002, Texas decided to shake things up and opened up the electricity market to competition. Some areas were exempt and remain regulated, but the majority of Texans can shop around for their power and potentially snag lower prices. (Quick note: the folks managing the power lines? They stayed the same. They’ll still be doing their thing regardless of who you choose.)

Check out our colorful map – those splashes of color? Deregulated spots. Gray zones? They’re either electric cooperatives or areas that aren’t part of the pick-your-provider party. Living in a deregulated zone means you’ve got a Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP or TDU) delivering your juice, but you choose your Retail Electricity Provider (REP) through a contract.

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Now, not all cities fall completely into one category or the other. For instance, Houston is deregulated, but some close surrounding areas are not. And some smaller places like Flower Mound have a mix of regulated and deregulated spots. Confusing? A little! That’s why we’ve got a list of zip codes that are in the deregulated club.

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If your zip code is on the list, you’re likely in a spot where you can pick your power pals. But why stress over it? Enter your zip code below to see if we can lend a hand in finding the perfect plan for your home sweet home.

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Still not sure? Give your local co-op or municipality a buzz. For those regulated cities, like Austin or San Antonio, unfortunately, you don’t get to join the choose-your-provider gang

But if you’re in a deregulated city and ready to dive into the world of choice to get those low rates, swing by GetPower’s site to scope out the best plan for you!

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