Confirm eligibility first. Retail choice depends on the service territory. Municipal utilities decide whether to offer choice; cooperative and non-choice areas also require verification. Being in Texas or ERCOT does not establish eligibility.
Property energy guide: Texas
This guide helps commercial property owners and managers prepare an account-specific energy decision in Texas. Start with the utility and account documents; the location label alone does not establish available offers.
Planning a Texas property portfolio
For a choice account, identify its retail provider and delivery utility separately. Oncor, CenterPoint Houston, AEP Texas and TNMP have distinct delivery tariffs. Use the ESI ID, current supplier agreement and actual load profile; a residential plan’s advertised average rate may not fit a commercial meter.
Electricity and gas need separate eligibility checks
Document the utility, delivery class and existing supply provider for each commodity. An electric supplier-choice rule does not establish natural gas choice or transport eligibility. Use current account information and the relevant utility’s requirements before requesting an offer.
Compare the costs you actually control
Use the same monthly consumption, start date and included charges for each supplier proposal. Separate electricity supply from utility delivery, billed demand, taxes and fees. A fixed energy price may leave pass-through items exposed. Review volume tolerance, automatic renewal, notice deadlines and early termination before signing.
What to prepare for a property review
- Recent bills and monthly usage history for each meter.
- Utility, tariff class, account holder and service address.
- Existing supplier contract, expiration date and notice requirements.
- Lease reimbursement provisions and planned occupancy or equipment changes.
- Authorized signatory and any account-data consent needed for analysis.
Who retains the savings?
Compare owner-paid costs after tenant recovery. Common-area savings may affect the owner differently from a tenant’s separate meter or reimbursed expense. Distinguish an estimated supply difference from measured savings. No percentage reduction or supplier offer is guaranteed.
Compare entered contract costs or request an eligibility and property energy review. Confirm applicable supplier and broker registrations before a procurement engagement.
Primary sources
Reviewed October 12, 2026. Program rules, tariffs and financing terms should be checked again before a transaction.