ReliantElectricity Plans & Rates
An independent look at Reliant's current Texas plans, compared by estimated monthly cost with delivery charges included.
Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.
Publicly listed residential plans with valid pricing data, from the state plan feed. Plan data updated September 4, 2026. Confirm current rates with the provider before enrolling.
Reliant is a Houston-rooted retail electricity provider owned by NRG Energy, one of the largest competitive power companies in the country. It serves all five deregulated Texas delivery territories and is among the most widely recognized retail brands in the state.
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Current Reliant Plans (4)
Every publicly listed Reliant residential plan in our data, with EFL average prices at the three standard usage levels. Plan data updated September 4, 2026.
| Plan | Term | Type | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Power On 18 | 18 mo | Fixed | 15.6–18.8¢ | 14.8–17.5¢ | 14.4–16.9¢ | $180 cancel fee |
| Reliant Power On 12 Plan | 12 mo | Fixed | 15.7–18.7¢ | 14.9–17.4¢ | 14.5–16.8¢ | $150 cancel fee |
| Reliant Power On 24 Plan | 24 mo | Fixed | 16.0–19.0¢ | 15.2–17.7¢ | 14.8–17.1¢ | $295 cancel fee |
| Reliant Power on 36 Plan | 36 mo | Fixed | 16.3–19.3¢ | 15.5–18.0¢ | 15.1–17.4¢ | $395 cancel fee |
EFL average prices in cents/kWh, including delivery charges. Ranges reflect different delivery (TDSP) territories. Where a Reliant plan is listed without pricing, our review of its pricing formula isn't complete and we don't estimate it. Confirm current rates and terms with the provider before enrolling.
Average prices hide plan-structure differences — a bill-credit plan and a flat-rate plan can share a 1,000 kWh price and behave very differently at your usage. The compare tool estimates every plan at your actual monthly kWh.
Early Termination Fees
Cancellation fees listed in Reliant's current plan documents range from $150 to $395. Some fees are flat; others are charged per month remaining on the contract, which changes the math substantially. The exact amount and structure are stated in each plan's EFL and Terms of Service — confirm there before enrolling. Moving to a new address generally lets you exit a Texas contract without a fee when you provide proof of the move.
Plan Structures Reliant Offers
In today's listings: 4 Reliant plans are publicly listed in our data right now — all fixed-rate with no bill credits or time-of-use windows.
Reliant's listed inventory has typically been straightforward single-rate fixed plans (the Power On family) — the same structure offered at several term lengths. Reliant has also marketed time-based products such as free-weekend offers directly; where those don't reach the public feed we track, we only show what we can price.
Contract Options
In today's listings: Contract lengths listed right now: 12, 18, 24, and 36 months.
Reliant has typically listed a spread of fixed terms from 12 up to 36 months. Rate differences between terms have tended to be small; the bigger difference is the cancellation fee, which rises with term length.
Does Reliant Use Bill Credits?
In today's listings: No bill-credit plans appear in Reliant's listings right now.
Reliant's listed plans have typically avoided minimum-usage bill credits. Pricing is a base charge plus a per-kWh energy rate, which makes bills easier to predict across seasons than credit-dependent plans.
Free Nights & Time-of-Use
In today's listings: No free-period or time-of-use plans appear in Reliant's listings right now.
Free-period plans have not been a feature of Reliant's listings in the public feed we track, though Reliant has marketed free-time plans through its own channels. If you're considering one, read the EFL's day-rate pricing carefully — free periods are funded by higher rates the rest of the time.
Renewable Positioning
Reliant offers renewable-marketed options through its own channels. The renewable content of any specific plan is disclosed on its EFL; Reliant's plans in the feed we track have not been distinguished by renewable branding.
What to Check Before Picking a Reliant Plan
A flat rate with a monthly base charge means low-usage months carry a proportionally higher effective rate. If you're in a small apartment, compare the 500 kWh average price, not the 1,000 kWh one.
Cancellation fees in Reliant plan documents have typically stepped up meaningfully from 12-month to 36-month terms. If you might move, weigh the longer rate lock against the exit cost.
Reliant's listed rates have typically sat above the cheapest independent providers at every usage tier. If your only criterion is the lowest estimated bill, compare against the full market before defaulting to a familiar name.
Who ReliantMay & May Not Fit
- Households that want predictable, single-rate pricing with no credit thresholds to manage
- People who prefer a large established brand with statewide TDSP coverage
- Longer rate locks — Reliant is one of the providers that has consistently listed 36-month terms
- Shoppers optimizing purely for the lowest estimated monthly bill
- Usage patterns that could exploit free-period plans, which Reliant has typically not listed in the public feed
Based on the plans available in our data today — provider catalogs change. Rank plans by estimated cost at your usage rather than by brand.
Where Reliant Plans Are Listed
Reliant's current listings appear in all five deregulated delivery territories. Your delivery utility (TDSP) is fixed by your address and charges the same regulated delivery rates no matter which provider you pick — TrueBill includes them in every estimate.
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Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.