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4 minute read • Last update December 2025

If you live in a deregulated Texas energy market, it is not always obvious which electricity company services your address.
Between retail electricity providers, utility companies, and grid operators, many homeowners and renters are unsure who supplies their electricity, who maintains the lines, and who to contact when starting or switching service.
This guide explains how to identify the electricity company associated with your address and what information you need to move forward confidently.
In Texas, you have the power to choose! That means you get to choose who provides electricity to your home. There are dozens of electricity providers, including BKV Energy, that can provide power to your house.
This organization purchases wholesale electricity from power generators across the state, providers that to your home, and handles your billing.
Enter your zip code on a provider website to determine if they can service your address.
On the flip side, your home will only have one utility company, which you don’t get to choose. The utility is the organization that manages and maintains energy infrastructure, like power lines and transformers. They also work to repair outages.
Depending on where you live, your utility company will be one of the following:
Finding the right electricity company depends on whether power is already active at your location and whether service is currently in your name. Texas allows customers in most areas to choose their electricity provider; however, availability is tied to your specific address and the utility territory in which you reside, as illustrated in the map of deregulated electricity markets in Texas below.

If your home already has power, identifying your electricity company is usually straightforward.
Start by:
This identifies your Retail Electricity Provider, which is the company responsible for your plan, billing, and customer support.
If electricity is not currently set up in your name, you will need to confirm which providers service your address before enrolling.
Most electricity providers allow you to:
Electricity service does not automatically transfer from a previous resident. Each new occupant must enroll separately, even if the address already has power.
Each electric meter in Texas has a unique identifier called an Electric Service Identifier (ESID). This number is tied directly to your physical service address and meter.
Your ESID helps:
Looking up your ESID is easy! BKV Energy provides a step-by-step guide on how to look up your ESID and when it is required during enrollment.
Your Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) is the utility company responsible for delivering electricity to your home. While you choose your Retail Electricity Provider (what most people refer to as Electricity Company), your TDSP is assigned based on location and does not change.
TDSP responsibilities include:
Common TDSPs in Texas include Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, AEP Texas, and Texas-New Mexico Power.
| Utility Provider | Service Area (High Level) | Customer Service Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas Central | Central and South Texas | 866-223-8508 |
| AEP Texas North | North and West Texas | 866-223-8508 |
| CenterPoint Energy | Houston metro and surrounding areas | 800-332-7143 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery | North and West Texas, including Dallas–Fort Worth | 888-313-4747 |
| Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) | Parts of North, East, and Gulf Coast Texas | 888-866-7456 |
| Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) | Lubbock and surrounding areas | 806-775-2500 |
Your TDSP determines who you contact during outages, but it does not control your electricity rate, plan structure, or billing.
In some situations, customers may encounter restrictions when attempting to switch providers. One common reason is a switch hold, which temporarily prevents enrollment with a new electricity company.
Switch holds may be caused by:
If a switch hold applies to your address, it must be resolved before changing providers.
Once you know which electricity companies service your address, the next step is comparing plans that fit your household’s usage and preferences.
When evaluating options, look beyond the advertised rate and consider:
Understanding these details helps ensure the plan you choose aligns with how much electricity you actually use.
Identifying which electricity company services your address allows you to move forward with confidence, whether you are starting service for the first time or switching providers.
In most cases, the process looks like this:
BKV Energy offers straightforward electricity plans designed for Texans who value clear pricing and simplicity. Enrollment can be completed in just a few minutes. Start by entering your zip code below to see how much you can save.
Graham Lumley, Digital Marketing Manager at BKV Energy, leads digital and traditional marketing strategies, focusing on educating Texans about the state's deregulated energy market. With over 8 years of marketing experience, he creates content to help consumers understand and save on their energy bills, bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to the industry.

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