Same-Day Electricity — Turn Your Power on Today

Your guide to same-day electricity plans.

Last updated October 17, 2025

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Key Points

In Texas, energy customers can benefit from a same-day electricity plan to get their lights turned on as soon as possible.
The SaveOnEnergy marketplace features a variety of electricity providers offering same-day electricity options.
Lock in same-day setup by signing up before your provider’s cutoff time. You must also have a smart meter installed at your home.

Same-day electricity FAQs

Most providers can activate your service within 24 hours of enrolling. For quicker service, it helps to sign up earlier in the day. You also must have a smart meter to receive same-day service.
If a provider offers same-day service, you should be able to pick any of their plans. The best way to check availability is to sign up on our website with one of the providers listed on this page. You can call our team of energy experts for assistance with this process.
When you search for a plan on our marketplace, we run a soft credit check to determine if you meet a provider’s credit requirements. If you have a low credit score, you may be subject to an upfront deposit with your plan. However, you can sign up for a same-day prepaid electricity plan from Payless Power, and you won’t have to pay an upfront deposit, regardless of your credit score.
Most Texas electricity providers offer service Monday through Saturday. Same-day electricity is typically not available on Sundays. Cut-off times vary by provider but are usually between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.