Why choose Reliant Energy vs Octopus Energy?
You may be considering Octopus, but here's why you should choose Reliant.
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Why choose Reliant Energy vs Octopus Energy?
You may be considering Octopus, but here's why you should choose Reliant.
Already a Reliant customer?
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Since 2001, millions of Texans have trusted Reliant with their electricity service. Other retail providers may come and go. Reliant is here for the long haul. Our long history in Texas sets us apart from other providers and makes us the trusted Texas electricity provider for all your energy needs.
We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of plans – there's one to match every lifestyle and household budget. We also support eco-friendly lifestyles with plans for electric vehicle drivers and other solar options, including a buyback plan for customers with rooftop solar panels. Plus, we’re there with 24/7 phone and online support from award-winning customer care professionals. Join more than a million Texans who have already chosen Reliant.
Reliant provides plans designed around you, and that's especially true of EV drivers. Reliant offers EV plans featuring hours where your electricity is discounted – that means you can plan your EV charging routine and also save money on it. Plus, the Reliant app allows you to schedule when your EV recharges and monitor its progress in real time.
We’ve got electricity plans for everyone interested in building a greener Texas. Whether you live in an apartment or a house, whether you have solar panels or don’t, even if you just want to contribute to the renewable energy industry in Texas, there’s an option that fits. And if you’re interested in a solar energy system of your very own, Reliant has experts available to take you through the whole process, from design to installation.
The power is in your hands with the Reliant app. Manage your electricity account, monitor your usage and solar production, schedule EV charging, and get 24/7 customer service.
You can also keep track of your electricity usage over the past seven days, to get a feel for trends in your home and even where your use jumps to high levels.
The app also provides bill estimates, provides detailed information about your Reliant plan and lets you make payments easily.
At Reliant, we also believe in making a difference for the environment. Through Reliant EcoShare, customers can add a small monthly charge to their bill that benefits local environmental nonprofits and carbon offset projects. Reliant purchases carbon offsets to neutralize up to 1,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each month. Since 2011, the program has raised over $2 million in funding for groups that protect wildlife habitats, conserve natural resources and promote sustainability throughout the state.
Reliant employees have spent more than 4,000 community service hours supporting Texas communities. Their volunteer work includes food bank partnerships, creating meals for families and building homes. Over the years, our company has donated more than $4 million to over 200 charities. We’ve also given bill discounts for veterans, provided STEM education for students, offered safety training for first responders and planted more than 18,000 trees across cities in Texas. As a leading Texas energy provider, we strongly believe in giving back to the communities we serve.
"Reliant has always followed through with what they promised. Thank you for your faithful service."
- Edithlyn D., Abilene, TX
If you're shopping for a new electricity plan, the first step is learning how to calculate your monthly usage. See steps on how to do that below.
If you're shopping for a new electricity plan at your current home or apartment, start by gathering your usage for the past 12 months. You can usually find your usage on your paper bill, via email if you have paperless billing or by viewing your account usage history from your current provider.
Take note of your highest and lowest months to see how your usage varies in low and peak seasons.
Next, calculate your average by adding up your usage for all 12 months and dividing the sum by 12.
Now that you have an idea of what your monthly usage is, you are ready to shop for a plan that fits your usage needs.
Over a million Texans count on Reliant as their electricity provider. Reliant provides competitive rates on electricity plans for every budget and lifestyle, as well as award-winning 24/7 customer service.
Absolutely. Reliant possesses impressive financial strength, giving residential and commercial customers the assurance that their electricity provider will stay competitive in the energy market for years to come.
Yes. Reliant has multiple electricity plans that offer 100% renewable energy, as well as programs that allow you to support solar energy production while reducing your home’s overall carbon footprint.
Yes. The highly rated Reliant app is available for both Android and iOs. It’s a user-friendly tool for managing your electricity account, whether tracking how much energy your household is using, transferring service to a new address or setting up text alerts.
The Reliant app helps you connect with your home too. You can adjust your Google Nest thermostat and schedule your electric vehicle’s charging time.
Learn more about the Reliant app here.
