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Moving tips

If you’re a new Reliant customer, you can get same-day electricity service or schedule it up to 60 days in advance.¹ Already a member of the Reliant family? We make transferring your service to a new address just as quick and convenient.

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Planning your move to a new home

Planning to move is about being organized and having the right moving tools. From choosing a moving day and ensuring you have the right moving supplies, to enrolling your kids in school, the tasks you need to accomplish can seem overwhelming. Take a look at our tips to make your next move easier and stress-free.

Buying and selling a home

Selling your home and building or buying your next home are challenging endeavors. We’ve put together tips for first-time homebuyers, information to help you decide between building and buying, advice on how to sell your home and more.

Need more than electricity?

Reliant can help you feel safe in your new place with 24/7 monitored home security.²

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Renting

No matter where you live, renting an apartment or house requires the knowledge to ask the right questions. We can help you find a great apartment, learn your rights as a renter and make your change of address as smooth as possible.

Moving checklists

Apartment move-in checklist ›

Electricity plans for renters

Have questions about how to move your service to a new address?

Read our frequently asked questions ›

Looking for a retail electricity service provider?

You’ve come to the right place. Search our month-to-month energy plans, long-term contracts, short-term contracts, fixed and variable energy plans, or choose from our plans that allow you to pre-pay for electricity.

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Terms, conditions and other restrictions

¹ Requests processed after 5:00 p.m. Central Time will be connected the next business day. Same-day service is offered Monday through Saturday, weather permitting, where an existing meter is in place. No connections on holidays. Enrollment and permit requirements must be met before a request can be processed. Additional charges apply.

² Electricity Services and Security and Home Automation Services provided by Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, d/b/a Reliant, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy Inc. Electricity Services PUCT Certificate #10007. Security and Home Automation Services TXB19469, 910 Louisiana St, Houston, Texas 77002. Terms and conditions apply. For complete terms and conditions, visit reliant.com/connectterms.

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FAQs

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What is considered a long-distance move?

Typically, a long-distance move is if you are moving over 400 miles to your new home. Sometimes, this is called a cross-country move or long-haul moving.
Is it cheaper to buy or build a home?

At first glance, building a home can be cheaper than buying a home but it all depends on the location, loan options, and if you want custom finishes. Building a home can allow you to have exactly what you want, but it might take longer. Buying a home allows you to move in faster but it may come with repairs or upgrades. For more information, take a look at our page comparing buying and selling a home.
What is considered a local move?

A local move is if you are moving less than 50 miles to a new house. This could be moving between cities, from one apartment to a house, etc. Typically, moving companies will charge an hourly rate for a local move.

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