Sign up by 6 p.m. for same-day electricity
Get your power today without the wait.1 Choose a plan that fits your home and budget with flexible options, including no deposit.
Sign up by 6 p.m. for same-day electricity
Get your power today without the wait.1 Choose a plan that fits your home and budget with flexible options, including no deposit.
Switch to another Reliant plan within the first 90 days with no termination fees.3
Reliant offers several plan types and rates to fit every home's needs and size. Watch our video on how to calculate your monthly electricity consumption and get an idea of what you might pay based on the size and location of your home.
Every home uses energy differently. Comparing plans side by side can help you find one that fits your usage, budget and schedule. Whether you're looking for a predictable monthly rate or a plan that works with your routines, we have an electricity plan for every home.
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Yes. A prepaid electricity plan allows you to pay for your electricity before you use it, and this means there are typically no credit checks, no long-term contracts and no deposits required. You simply load funds into your account, and as you use electricity, the cost is deducted from your balance. Plus, if you sign up before 6 p.m. Central Time with an existing smart meter, your power can be turned on the very same day.
Reliant has electricity plans for every budget and preference. If you’re looking for a new provider, shop plans available in your area. Existing Reliant customers, chat or call us at 1-866-222-7100 if you need assistance with updating your account, moving or adding a new addess.
Signing up for same-day service with Reliant is easy. Just follow these simple steps:
You can also sign up in person at select locations, online or by calling 1-866-222-7100.
Yes. There is a cutoff time for same-day service at 6 p.m. Central Time. Requests processed after the cutoff will be connected on the next business day.
Same-day service is available Monday through Saturday, weather permitting, where an existing meter is in place. There are no connections on holidays. Enrollment and permit requirements must be met before a request can be processed. Additional charges may apply.
Yes, same-day electricity service is available on Saturdays. As long as you sign up before 6 p.m. Central Time, have an existing smart meter, and meet all enrollment requirements, your service can be connected. Please note that same-day service is not available on Sundays or holidays, and all connections are subject to weather conditions.
Your electricity service can be started as soon as the same day you enroll in a Reliant plan. Simply complete your request by 6 p.m. on an eligible business day and ensure your address has an accessible smart meter. Please note: You must satisfy all enrollment requirements upfront, such as providing an ID or deposit, as any delays may push back your start date.
Acceptable forms of identification to set up a Reliant account include:
We offer a variety of ways for you to satisfy your deposit to start service — without making a payment — depending on your circumstances. Learn more about our deposit options or view the deposit requirements for your account. If you still need assistance, please chat or call us at 1-866-222-7100.
Many term plans charge an early cancellation fee if the contract is terminated prior to the expiration date. An early cancellation fee may be avoided if you are moving and provide prior notice of the move, including a forwarding address and, if applicable, other evidence supporting the move. Before canceling or terminating services, check your contract terms here. If you still need assistance, please chat or call us at 1-866-222-7100.
En la mayoría de los casos, no es necesario que estés en casa al momento de la conexión. Si es necesario que estés ahí, Reliant te lo hará saber con antelación.
After you enroll, you'll be able to view the status of your service request on your online account dashboard. Don’t have a Reliant online account? You can create one in just a few clicks. If you still need assistance, please chat or call us at 1-866-222-7100.
1 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 PM Central Time will be connected the next business day. For switches, requests processed after 5 PM 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.
2 Upon enrollment you can provide either a driver’s license or Social Security number. This information will be used to check if a deposit is needed and to verify your identity for account access. For best results, we recommend providing your Social Security number.
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 Referrals may only be submitted by active Reliant residential customers with a Texas service address. To qualify for bill credit, referrals must be new Reliant residential customers in Texas enrolled on a term plan with a minimum of ten days of active electricity service on that plan. Bill credit will be applied within two billing cycles after the referred customer has completed ten days of active electricity service. Any disputes relating to eligibility will be determined solely by Reliant. Reliant may modify or discontinue this program at any time without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply. Visit our referrals page for more details.
