First Choice Power Rates, Plans and Reviews

About First Choice Power

First Choice Power is an energy provider that has been operating in Texas for more than two decades. In 2011, First Choice Power was purchased by Direct Energy, another of the nation’s largest energy providers. Today, First Choice Power offers popular fixed-rate energy plans for Texas customers.

The SaveOnEnergy marketplace makes it easy to shop for energy plans in your area. Enter your ZIP code above to discover all the First Choice Power plans available near you.

Why Choose First Choice Power

• Offers fixed-rate, no-deposit, and prepaid plans to residential customers
• Owned by Direct Energy, one of the largest energy providers in North America
• Offers energy plans in many of Texas’s largest metropolitan areas

First Choice Power plans

First Choice Power has several different energy plans to choose from to ensure that customers can get the best plan for their needs. Below you can learn more about some of the company’s most popular plans. Available rates and plans will depend on where you live, so you should enter your ZIP code above for the most accurate plan information.

You Got This 12

The You Got This 12 is a 12-month fixed-rate energy plan. When you sign up for this plan, your rate is locked in for one full year. It’s long enough to protect you from price hikes, but short enough to provide some flexibility. This plan has a $135 early termination fee if you end your contract before it expires.

You Got This 24

The You Got This 24 is a 24-month fixed-rate energy plan. Like the You Got This 12 plan, this option guarantees your rate for the entirety of your plan. If you can lock in a low rate, this plan offers even more price protection because it secures your rate for two years. This plan includes an early termination fee of $135 if you end your contract early.

You Got This After Hours 12

The You Got This After Hours 12 is a 12-month fixed-rate energy plan that offers free electricity usage from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day. It’s well-suited to households that use the majority of their electricity at night. There is an early termination fee of $135 if you end your contract before it expires.

Services offered by First Choice Power

First Choice Power for residential customers

First Choice Power specializes in fixed-rate energy plans for Texas consumers. This provider serves customers around the state, allowing them to lock in their rates for one or more years. Enter your ZIP code above to explore First Choice Power energy plans in your area.

First Choice Power for business customers

First Choice Power doesn’t currently offer commercial energy plans. If you need an energy plan for your business, visit our business energy page to learn more about custom commercial energy plans in Texas.

Green energy options with First Choice Power

Each energy plan in Texas includes a percentage of green energy, and those offered by First Choice Power are no exception. First Choice Power’s plans include up to 20% green energy, slightly below the state average of 25%.

Other First Choice Power initiatives

• Aside from its electricity plans, First Choice Power also runs its Power Down Rewards Program. Under this program, customers can save 10% if they reduce their energy usage during “Peak Events,” such as storms and heatwaves.
• Direct Energy, First Choice Power’s parent company, supports several charitable organizations, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Texas Children’s Hospital. It also offers a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Bill Assistance Program to help low-income Texans pay their energy bills.

First Choice Power service areas

While the deregulated energy market in Texas lets you choose your energy provider, your utility company is based on where you live. First Choice Power does business in many utility service areas in Texas:

• Oncor Electric, which covers the cities of Dallas, Arlington, and Fort Worth
• CenterPoint Energy, including the metropolitan area of Houston, 
• Texas-New Mexico Power, including cities such as Lewisville and Dickinson
• AEP Texas, which includes the cities of Corpus Christi, Abilene, and Edinburg

SaveOnEnergy’s tips for easy electricity service setup

• Don’t forget to read your plan’s Electricity Facts Label before signing up. It contains important information including:
  • Price per kilowatt-hour based on usage
  • % renewable energy sourcing
  • Early termination fees
• Enjoy hassle-free supplier setup. Once your order has been confirmed, your new supplier will set up service with your utility, or transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) – but don’t worry, there shouldn’t be any interruption to your power during the switch.
• Understanding your electricity bill. Your local TDSP will still deliver your electricity and maintain electric infrastructure including meters and power lines. Your utility fees can be found as TDU or TDSP charges on your monthly bill. They are independent of your supplier rate.

How to move or transfer service with First Choice Power

First Choice Power makes it easy to transfer your energy plan during a move. Contact the provider about two weeks before your move, and they’ll take care of everything else on their end. If you’re moving out of First Choice Power’s service area, the company will let you cancel your fixed-rate energy plan without paying an early termination fee.

First Choice Power electric rates in my area

Energy rates can vary in different parts of Texas due to varying transmission and delivery charges from the utility company. The price you’re quoted for a First Choice Power plan in one part of the state could be different from what someone pays in another part of the state, even for the same plan. Because of that, it’s important to shop specifically for electricity rates in your area.

SaveOnEnergy makes it easy to shop for accurate energy rates in your area. Enter your ZIP code above and you’ll find all of the plans available near you.

Contact First Choice Power

• Headquarters: Houston, TX
• Bill pay: Log into your First Choice Power account here or call 1-866-469-2464
• Customer service: Call 1-866-469-2464
• Power outages: Contact your utility company