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Designed exclusively for smaller spaces.

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2,000 kWh

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*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.
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Things to Consider When Buying a New Home

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Current Reliant customer

No need to cancel your service before moving.  Simply transfer it to your new address and get same-day electricity service.1

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Things to Consider When Buying a New Home Things to Consider When Buying a New Home

Things to Consider When Buying a New Home

New Reliant customer

Sign up online or contact us. You’ll find plans designed to fit your budget and lifestyle. 

Start electricity service
Current Reliant customer

No need to cancel your service before moving.  Simply transfer it to your new address and get same-day electricity service.1

Transfer your service

The key to a smooth move is organization.

Use our helpful tips on choosing a mover, packing, cleaning and preparing your kids to make the transition easier. We even have a 90-day move countdown checklist to keep you focused and on-track.

Average annual housing expenditures

Did you know that, on average, buying a home means having to pay higher utility bills?  According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, each year homeowners end up paying thousands more for utilities.I  These numbers are estimates calculated from national census data.
 
  • Mortgage interest and charges - $8,202

  • Maintenance, repairs, insurance and other expenses - $1,689

  • Utilities (total) - $4,314

  • Natural gas - $538

  • Electricity - $1,654

  • Telephone services - $1,289

  • Water and other public services - $631

  • Household operations - $1,230

Carefully plan for your electricity bill

More square footage means the heating and air conditioning system will need to work harder to heat and cool your home, which will in turn require more electricity. Other things to consider are additional expenses each month, such as trash pickup service and water service. Whether monthly expenses, such as trash fees and water bills, are covered by the landlord or not varies. 

Seasonal bill fluctuations

Aside from the house itself, you may experience increases or decreases in your electricity bill based on the weather and season. For example, people tend to have higher bills in the winter as they use the heater to stay warm, and higher bills in the summer, as the air conditioner runs more frequently. 

Moving to Texas

If you are new to Texas, you may soon realize that utilities in Texas can be up in the air depending on the city you move to. This is because part of Texas has a deregulated market whereas other parts have utility monopolies. Generally speaking, deregulated markets are more expensive than cities that have monopolies, but the good news is that even deregulated markets have become more affordable for customers and are continuing to move in that direction.III

Sources

I https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2012/ted_20121025.htm

II https://smartasset.com/mortgage/what-is-the-true-cost-of-living-in-texas

III https://www.texastribune.org/2015/08/12/report-deregulated-electric-utilities-narrowing-pr/

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.