Electric Companies in Texas

Power Generation

Energy is the most important area of the economy in Texas. Texas produces and consumes the most electricity. The state has an abundance of almost every source for generating electricity - gas, oil, solar, wind, and others. Total electricity generation in Texas is over 483 gigawatts. Most of the electricity generated (52.1%) comes from natural gas. In second place is wind power, almost 20%. Texas also has coal-fired and nuclear power plants.

Transmission Grid

Texas is a unique state, the only one with its own electrical grid: Texas Interconnection. This electrical grid covers 213 of the 254 Texas counties and is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Ninety percent of electricity needs are supplied through this electric grid. Texas Interconnection is connected to other electric distribution grids: Eastern Interconnection and North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

Renewable Sources

Renewable energy is important to Texans. Thirty percent of all wind power generated in the U.S. is generated in Texas. Forty wind farms make up a single complex that produces 30 megawatts of electricity. The electricity generated from wind power is used by local farmers, businesses, and Texans. The Texas climate is also favorable for solar power, with solar plants and panels generating more than 8 megawatts of electricity.

Electricity Rates

Because Texas has a lot of excess electricity generation capacity and many power companies supplying electricity, electricity prices are relatively low. The average price of electricity for businesses is 0.38 ¢/kWh, and for Texans it is 12.81 ¢/kWh, significantly lower than in other states. Texas residents have a wide variety of electric companies to connect to and get electricity at an affordable price.

Largest Cities

Houston	San Antonio	Dallas
Austin	Fort Worth	El Paso
Arlington

Texas Electric Companies

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is the non-profit organization that manages and operates the Texas Interconnection. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is made up of a wide variety of companies: investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives, electric retailers, electric generating plants, and electric consumers.

The Texas Power Public Association (TPPA) is an organization representing public power allied entities and community-owned electric utilities in Texas. TPPA is based in Austin. 72 Municipally owned utilities provide electricity to approximately 15% of the state's population. More than 5 million residents use these utilities.

Texas is home to many electric companies that help state residents with their problems. Many licensed companies can help you with any service: replacing old wiring, installing a lighting system, designing a smart home system, installing off-grid power supplies, and so on. Many companies work 24/7 and you can always call in an emergency.

#	Company
1	3000 Energy Corp
2	ARP Services
3	Acacia Energy
4	All In One Electric
5	All Star Electric
6	Allgood Electric
7	Ambit Energy
8	Amigo Energy
9	Arlington Electrical Services
10	Art's Electric
11	Atmos Energy Corporation
12	Austin Energy
13	Breeze Air Heat & Electrical
14	CAMAC International Corporation
15	Caldwell Electrical Contractors
16	Cenergistic
17	CenterPoint Energy
18	Champion Energy Services
19	City Electric Supply
20	Clearview Energy
21	Colvin Electric
22	Constellation
23	Cooper St Electrical
24	DH Electrical Services
25	Davila Electric
26	Direct Energy
27	ECOT
28	EDPR
29	El Paso Electric Company
30	Electric Connection Services
31	Elliott Electric Supply
32	Firefly Electric Service
33	Gexa Energy
34	Gexpro
35	Green Mountain Energy
36	Gulf South Pipeline Company
37	HR Phoenix Electrical Services
38	Hop2it Electrical
39	Hunt Oil Company
40	Hunting Energy Services
41	Irby Utilities
42	J&B Electrical Services
43	JSR Electrical Services
44	Just Energy
45	Max Electrical Services
46	Mayer Electric Supply
47	Miller Electric Company
48	Mission City Electric
49	Nature's Electric
50	Origis Energy
51	Power Solutions Electric
52	Power Source Electric
53	ProEnergy Partners
54	Proxima Solar
55	Raptor Electrical Services
56	Reliant Energy
57	Resistance Electrical Services
58	Summit Electric Supply
59	TXU Energy Retail Company
60	Tetco
61	Texas Electric Cooperatives
62	Texas Electrical Services
63	Texas Gas Service
64	Texas Star Services
65	Total S.A.
66	Veteran Electric
67	Young Energy