Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1
Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1
Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1

Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1

Whether you're new to Dallas-Fort Worth or here for good, Reliant makes it easy to set up electricity for your new home.

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Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1
Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1

Score up to $500 in bill credits when you move1

Whether you're new to Dallas-Fort Worth or here for good, Reliant makes it easy to set up electricity for your new home.

Enter your zip code
Enter your zip code

Already a Reliant customer? Sign in to view your account.

Pick the right plan for your new home

Moving into a single-family home

Secure Advantage® 24 plan
  • Best for renters and homeowners who want straightforward pricing and a locked-in energy charge for 2 years.
  • Get $500 in bill credits to help offset moving costs1

Moving into an apartment

Apartment 18 plan
  • Best for apartment renters who want a plan designed for lower energy usage and expect to have a longer lease.
  • Get $200 in bill credits to help offset moving costs1


New to town or here for good, score $500 when you move with Reliant

Why choose Reliant for electricity when moving in Dallas-Fort Worth

Moving to a new home can be exciting. Reliant helps make electricity one of the easiest things to check off your list, with online enrollment, flexible service timing and support when you need it. Whether you're moving across Dallas, settling into Fort Worth or starting fresh somewhere else in the Metroplex, Reliant can help you get ready for move-in day.

Same day service

Sign up by 6 p.m. for same-day electricity, and you can turn the lights on as soon as you’re home.2

Quick and easy online sign up

Set up electricity for your new home online in just a few steps. Enter your ZIP code, compare available plans and choose the option that works best.

24/7 award-winning customer care

Questions don't always happen during business hours. Get support by phone or online anytime. Plus, manage your account, payments and electricity usage through the Reliant app.

Move with confidence. If your new plan isn't the right fit, Reliant can help you switch to another eligible plan within your first 90 days3.

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Setting up electricity in Dallas-Fort Worth

How electricity works in Texas

Living in Texas means you can choose your electricity provider. Compare plans and providers to find the best fit for your new home before move-in day.

When to start electricity service

Set up electricity before move-in day to help ensure your power is ready when you arrive. With Reliant, you can choose a start date that fits your moving schedule.

Transfer or start new service

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Transfer your service to your new address and keep the features you already enjoy.

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Get ready for move-in day

Choose a plan, schedule service and check electricity off your moving checklist in just a few minutes.


FAQs about moving to Dallas-Fort Worth

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When you enroll in an an eligible Reliant electricity plan, you'll get bill credits that are applied to your electricity charges. Single-family homes are eligible for up to $500 in bill credits, while multifamily homes, such as apartments, are eligible for $200 in bill credits.4

This limited-time offer is available to new Reliant customers and current customers looking to transfer their service to a new address.

Bill credits are applied to your electricity bill over the length of your plan. This can help with your electricity costs over time as you settle in to your new home.

If you take advantage of our 90-day satisfaction guarantee and switch to another electricity plan, you'll no longer be eligible for the remaining bill credits associated with your original plan.

This limited-time offer is only available through December 31, 2026. Be sure to enroll before the deadline to take advantage of available bill credits.

It's best to schedule electricity service before move-in day so your home is ready when you arrive. Reliant allows customers to plan ahead and choose a future service start date where available.

In some service areas, same-day electricity setup may be available. Availability depends on your location and the timing of your request.

Existing Reliant customers may be able to transfer service to a new address by providing their move date and new location information. This helps ensure a seamless transition.

Electricity costs vary based on your home, usage patterns and the plan you select. Enter your ZIP code to compare available options and pricing.

Most movers need electricity, water, internet and other essential services depending on their location and housing arrangement. Electricity is often one of the first services you'll want to schedule before move-in.

Yes. Reliant allows eligible customers to browse plans, enroll and schedule service online.

Many residents in Dallas-Fort Worth can choose their retail electricity provider. Reliant offers electricity plans throughout much of the region, giving movers options that fit their new home and lifestyle.

Terms, conditions and other restrictions

1 Offer available to new and existing Reliant customers establishing service on this qualifying Reliant electricity plan at a new service address. Bill credits will be applied to the electricity portion of the bill only and are not transferable or redeemable for cash. Bill credits will be awarded as follows (if applicable, depending on your total bill credit award): a $125 credit on each of your third (3rd), ninth (9th), fifteenth (15th), and twenty-first (21st) invoices on the Secure Advantage 24M plan; or a $50 credit on each of your third (3rd), seventh (7th), eleventh (11th), and fifteenth (15th) invoices on the Apartment 18M plan.

2 Same-day service is offered Monday through Saturday (except on holidays), where an existing standard "smart" meter is in place. For move-ins (including transfer of service), requests processed after 6 p.m. Central Time will be connected the next business day. For switches, requests processed after 5 p.m. Central Time will be connected the next business day. Permit and enrollment requirements must be met before a request can be processed (examples can be found here). Additional charges may apply based upon your TDSP.

3 Reliant Energy’s residential retail electricity customers who are enrolled in a qualifying electricity plan have a one-time opportunity to change to a different qualifying retail electricity plan option, within 90 days of the beginning of their enrollment, without incurring an early termination fee. Terms and conditions apply.

4 Eligible new movers who enroll in a qualifying Reliant electricity plan may receive up to $500 in bill credits. Bill credits will be awarded as follows (if applicable, depending on your total bill credit award): a $125 credit on each of your third (3rd), ninth (9th), fifteenth (15th), and twenty-first (21st) invoices on the Secure Advantage 24M plan; or a $50 credit on each of your third (3rd), seventh (7th), eleventh (11th), and fifteenth (15th) invoices on the Apartment 18M plan.

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500 kWh
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Early cancellation fee

*Average Price per kWh assumes noted usage per month and specific LP&L Delivery Charges (i.e., Residential Service or Residential Distributed Renewable Generation Service). For additional information regarding plan pricing and other terms, please see the Electricity Facts Label, on the Plan Details page. Price shown is for new customers only.