Discount Power

Discount Power Overview

Discount Power has been operating in Texas since 2005 with a straightforward value proposition: low rates without the frills. Based in Houston, the company focuses on keeping overhead low and passing those savings on to customers. They don’t spend heavily on marketing or flashy rewards programs — instead, they compete primarily on price.

The company serves customers across all four major TDU territories in Texas and has built a steady customer base among shoppers who prioritize getting the lowest rate over brand recognition or bundled perks.

Plan Options

Discount Power keeps their offerings simple and focused:

• Fixed-rate plans — Standard fixed-price contracts, usually ranging from 6 to 24 months. These tend to be priced aggressively compared to larger brand-name providers.
• Variable-rate plans — Month-to-month plans with no contract. Rates adjust monthly based on wholesale market conditions.
• Prepaid plans — Pay-as-you-go electricity with no credit check and no deposit. You load a balance and use electricity against it. Good for customers who want complete control over spending or who may not qualify for traditional credit-based plans.

What to Watch For

Discount Power’s strength is price, but that can vary from month to month. Their fixed-rate plans frequently show up among the lowest-cost options on comparison sites, but it pays to check the Electricity Facts Label carefully. Some budget providers offset low headline rates with higher base charges or TDU passthrough structures that look different from what you might expect.

Their prepaid plans are a solid option for people who want to avoid deposits or credit checks, but keep in mind that prepaid electricity sometimes costs slightly more per kWh than a traditional fixed-rate contract. You’re paying for flexibility.

Customer service is functional but lean. If you’re the type of customer who rarely needs to call your electricity provider, that won’t matter much. If you value phone support and hand-holding, a larger provider might be a better fit.

Service Territory

Discount Power serves all major deregulated areas of Texas, including Oncor (Dallas-Fort Worth), CenterPoint (Houston), AEP Texas (Corpus Christi, South Texas), and TNMP (various areas throughout the state).