Reliant vs. Rhythm: Compare Texas electricity providers
Explore how Reliant and Rhythm compare to see which electricity provider is a better fit for you.
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Reliant vs. Rhythm: Compare Texas electricity providers
Explore how Reliant and Rhythm compare to see which electricity provider is a better fit for you.
Already a Reliant customer? Sign in to view your account.
An attractive electricity rate may get your attention, but it’s only one factor to consider when comparing Reliant and Rhythm side by side.
Explore Reliant and Rhythm's plan features, account tools and overall customer experiences.
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$200 in bill credits + 2 free days weekly with Flextra Credits |
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 4.9 out of 20K reviews |
Does not offer an app |
*As of October 1, 2026.
Reliant is a trusted electricity provider across Texas. We've been named Best Energy Provider in Dallas in the Dallas Observer’s Best of Dallas awards and three-time winner of Best Electricity Provider in Houston by the Houston Chronicle. With flexible electricity plans, helpful energy tools and award-winning 24/7 customer support, Reliant has proudly served Texas homeowners and renters for decades.
With over 17% of generated power in the U.S. coming from wind and solar energy, Reliant has a renewable energy plan for everyone.
Choose from renewable energy options that fit different lifestyles, including plans and add-ons for Texans with one or more electric vehicles to charge.
Whether your home has rooftop solar panels or not, you can explore solar electricity options that help you save.
You can generate clean energy at home with the use of rooftop solar panels, plus battery-stored power as backup.
The Reliant mobile app offers tools and resources to help you better understand your energy habits, making it easier to manage your usage and make smarter energy decisions.
The better provider depends on what you value in a provider and in an electricity plan. Consider these factors before choosing an energy provider:
Before committing to a provider, check each plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL) (like this example here for a Reliant Flextra Credits 24 plan) to best understand pricing structure.
Switching electricity from Rhythm to Reliant is easy. Enter your ZIP code above to explore available Reliant plans and choose the one that works for you. Before switching, review your current Rhythm contract for any applicable early termination fees or other requirements.
Reliant offers customer support by phone or online chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rhythm also provides customer support, but its service hours and contact options differ. Rhythm's customer service availability can limit when you are able to recieve help and get answers to your account and service-related questions.
Rhythm states that all its Texas electricity plans are backed by 100% renewable energy. Before choosing a plan for your home, review the plan’s Electricity Facts Label to confirm its renewable content and understand how that energy is sourced.
Yes, Reliant offers renewable energy plans to help customers reduce their environmental impact. These include plans supported by 100% solar energy that incorporate Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match your electricity usage with renewable sources.
Reliant also offers the Solar Payback Plus Plan and Solar Payback Match Plan for customers who generate their own energy, giving them more ways to use clean energy at home.
Pricing can vary depending on the specific plan, usage level and time of year. The best-fit provider depends on how well an electricity plan lines up with your energy habits.
See how our plans, tools and support compare.
1Apple App Store ratings and review counts reflect data available as of September 1, 2026, and may change over time.
2Reliant Energy 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.
