Same-Day Electricity — Turn Your Power on Today

Your guide to same-day electricity plans.

Last updated March 28, 2025

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Key Points

If you need electricity on short notice, our marketplace has same-day energy providers who can turn the lights on today.
Numerous Texas providers offer same-day setup if you enroll before their cutoff time.
SaveOnEnergy works with many reliable providers in Texas to help you find the best same-day plans for your unique energy needs.

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 to avoid 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.