Payless Power, by Young Energy LLC, is a retail electric provider based in Fort Worth, Texas and is one of over 70 registered retail electric providers in Texas. Scroll (or swipe) down for details on the Payless Power rates & plans available, the Payless Power number for customer service, and Payless Power reviews in Texas. Discover what the Payless Power login and App have to offer and ways to make a Payless Power bill payment.
Payless Power : Electric company & provider service areas in Texas
Payless Power is one of a few doing-business-as names that are registered by Young Energy LLC. Young Energy LLC opened to the deregulated Texas retail electric market in 2005 to provide electric service across all deregulated areas, and currently only operates under the Payless Power name. Mio Electric, PAGA MENOS, Neo Electricity, and UNO ENERGY (Young Energy's other registered dba's) are seemingly only registered names and not plan-offering electric providers.
Texas residents can sign-up with a Payless Power energy plan who live within the deregulated electric utility company service areas, which include:
Oncor Electric Delivery
CenterPoint Energy
Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
The "delivery fees" that are charged by each utility company are passed through to Payless Power customers (a standard practice for electric providers). The current utility company rates are:
| TDU | TDU monthly base fee | TDU ¢/kWh energy rate |
|---|---|---|
| AEP North | $3.57/mo | 3.0078¢/kWh |
| Oncor Electric Delivery | $3.42/mo | 3.4928¢/kWh |
| CenterPoint | $4.39/mo | 3.2669¢/kWh |
| AEP Central | $4.27/mo | 3.7458¢/kWh |
| TNMP | $7.85/mo | 4.0403¢/kWh |
Payless Power is quite consistent at offering a basic selection of Payless Power plans across Texas. For example, Payless Power Fort Worth (76118) and Dallas will have very similar electric plan products as Payless Power Houston.
Payless Power login (MyAccount) & App : Account management for customers
Payless Power customers are offered an account management portal using the MyAccount, Payless Power login platform. In MyAccount, customers are able to:
- Set up (or update) Auto Pay for more efficient, on-time monthly payments
- Make on one-time bill payment
- Monitor energy usage
- View current electric plan details
- Manage contact details, like email addresses or phone numbers
If you're currently a Payless Power customer and have your Payless Power account number ready (along with your email address and billing zip code), register with Payless Power MyAccount to have on-the-go access!
Payless Power has yet to develop a Payless Power app, but the Payless Power login portal is made in a mobile-friendly format as well.
Payless Power outage : Phone numbers As a provider, Payless Power handles billing, new customer set ups, and transferring or ending service for current customers. In the event of an outage, customers must contact the utility company that services the area (since they are responsible for maintaining and repairing the electrical infrastructure) instead of Payless Power. Find out "Which utility company is mine?" if your power goes out or, if you already know, use the respective power outage number to report it:
Oncor power outage: 1-888-313-4747
CenterPoint power outage: 1-800-332-7143
TNMP power outage: 1-888-866-7456
AEP Texas power outage (North & Central): 1-866-223-8508
Need to contact Payless Power customer service to start service, ask a billing question or setup service? Here are a few Payless Power phone numbers to call:
| Department/Reason | Phone Number | Hours (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| Payless Power Customer Service English & español | 1-833-926-9750 | M-F : 8am-6pm Sat : 9am-5pm |
| New Sign-Up, Customer Service English & español | 1-833-926-9750 | M-F : 8am-7pm Sat : 9am-5pm |
| Bill payment | 1-866-963-9353 | 24/7 (automated) |
| Payless Power power outage: CenterPoint: Oncor: TNMP: AEP Texas: | Contact for utility company: 1-800-332-7143 1-888-313-4747 1-888-866-7456 1-866-223-8508 | 24/7 |
Alternative ways for Texas customers to contact Payless Power customer service :
- Email Payless Power customer service : [emailprotected]
- Mail a letter to the Payless Power address :Payless Power
P.O. Box 975428
Dallas, TX 75397-5428 - Send a Payless Power fax to : 1-817-887-5754
Payless Power bill payment : Online, bill pay number, and payment locations
Apart from the convenience of Autopay (set up through the Payless Power login portal), Payless Power offers customers a couple of ways to make a bill payment. Below are other ways to get your Payless Power bill paid:
| Bill pay method | Source/Contact | Availability (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| Bill pay phone number | 1-866-963-9353 | 24/7 (automated) |
| Online: Payless Power login | Payless Power : MyAccount | 24/7 |
| Online: Payless Power Check Balance | Payless Power : MyAccount | 24/7 |
| Online: Payless Power without loggin in | not currently available | - |
| Payless Power bill payment locations Use Receive Code : 14715 | CVS stores, Kroger WalMart, and more! try the MoneyGram payment location finder | depends on locale |
What does Texas think? : Payless Power reviews & complaints
The statistical record of formal complaints filed by consumers against electric providers is managed by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Texas. Over the last 6 months, Payless Power decently ranks as #32 on the list of the most formal complaints received against retail electric providers in Texas out of the 70+ registered REPs.
While most customers appreciate the limited range of Payless Power electric plans offered and their competitive rates, a handful of unsatisfied customers (60%) have found issues with billing. Even though Payless Power's billing department has received the most complaints, in the grand scheme, they're still keeping their customers happier than a majority of other electric providers.
Did you know...!? In Texas, 70% of formally filed complaints are specifically focused on billing practices by electric providers!
Researching your next electric provider? Stay informed and check out the PUCT's Customer Complaint Statistics page before signing up to a plan.
There are Payless Power customer reviews in several forums, but the leading websites are currently giving Payless Power:
| Forum | Overall rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Better Business Bureau | Payless Power BBB reviews rating | |
| Yelp | Payless Power Dallas Yelp reviews | |
| Google Reviews | Payless Power reviews on Google | |
| Payless Power Reviews PaylessPower.com website | Payless Power Reviews on website |
Payless Power electricity rates & plans
All retail electric utility service areas in Texas are covered by Payless Power electricity plans, with an identical product offering (plans & rates!) across all deregulated utility companies. Check out what's offered below:
| Oncor Electric Delivery AEP Texas Central AEP Texas North Texas-New Mexico Power CenterPoint Energy | SmarTricity Premier 12 SmarTricity Easy Choice |
|---|
Fixed plans : Payless Power rates
The Payless Power SmarTricity Premier 12 plan
This Payless Power plan has a fixed rate that does not change over the contract term. However, the utility company's rate is subject to change between 2 to 3 times per year. So the plan's fixed rate is fixed but only to a certain extent.
Generally, fixed rate plans are a good idea if you are able to lock-in a good rate at the right time of year. Once the fixed rate contract is finished, unless renewed or terminated, customers are automatically switched to a variable rate, month-to-month plan - a typical action taken by most (if not, all) electric providers.
Retail electricity customers should choose a fixed rate contract of at least 12 months. Electricity prices per kilowatt-hour change throughout the year, and you may actually miss out on pricing when energy rates are low. However, because electricity rates tend to increase over time, sticking with fixed rates for longer periods may prove to be financially advantageous.
Some electric providers design (and offer) an all-costs-involved electric plan that essentially combines the supply & delivery charges (provider and utility fees) into a single-charge plan. Payless Power, unfortunately, does not currently offer this type of plan product.
Payless Power cancelation : Early termination fees If considering Payless Power as your next electric provider, it's worth noting the "Early Termination Fee" that is attached to this fixed rate electric plan.
12 months : $40
Variable rates : Payless Power rates
The Payless Power SmarTricity Easy Choice plan
A variable rate is an energy price (in ¢/kWh) that will likely change each month. A variable rate can be at the discretion of the electric providers that offer such plans, or they can set rules on the rate's variability - for instance, the variable energy rate changes alongside the wholesale price of energy.
The BEST thing about a variable rate plan is the ability to leave the plan and/or provider at any time without having to pay an "Early Cancellation Fee". Since providers are aware of variable rate-plan freedom, the energy price given in a variable rate plan is almost always higher than any fixed rate plan that the same provider will offer.
Renewable energy : Payless Power electric plans
Payless Power does not currently offer renewable energy plans/options
The non-renewable energy plans offered by Payless Power source 20% renewable content (the Texas average is 21%). Payless Power's 20% contribution level is notably high for a non-renewable energy plan, compared to other non-renewable energy plans on the market in Texas.
Payless Power plans : Minimum usage fees
Payless Power does not implement minimum usage fees in their plans
Plans which contain a minimum usage fee add an additional fee if a minimum level of energy usage is not met.
Generally, plans that have a minimum usage fee tend to not favor energy-conserving consumers or smaller households.
Besides the standard energy rate, any other "supply fee" (what electric providers charge their customers) is optionally imposed on customers. Many providers choose to charge customers these frivolous fees so as to discourage trying to save money by using less energy. The Payless Power plans available are designed to favor low energy consuming households.
Usage credits with Payless Power
Payless Power does not use issue billing usage credits in their plans
Big providers like Reliant Energy, TXU Energy, and Ambit Energy, use billing credits to promote higher levels of energy consumption of over a certain amount. Fortunately, with Payless Power, customers can be more conservative with energy consumption and will be billed a proportional amount for the reduced kWh use - Makes sense!
Similar to the minimum usage fee strategy, the plans that contain the billing-credit feature are targeted to benefit households that have an average-to-high monthly energy usage. The hassle with plans that implement additional charges or credits based on monthly energy consumption, is that customers on such plans should monitor monthly usage to get their best-priced, final monthly bill.
Base Charges with Payless Power
The Payless Power SmarTricity Easy Choice plan
The Payless Power SmarTricity Premier 12 plan
Both Payless Power plans contain daily base charge fees. The base fee / base charge is another optional charge that providers often choose to impose on customers. The charge appears to be consistent across Texas at $2.67 each day ($82.77 for 31 days), pre-tax. This charge is on top of a relatively high energy rate charge, and the TDSP's "Delivery charges".
Some electric providers -like TXU Energy and Reliant Energy- charge base fees on their plans, but there are many other electric providers (like Varsity Energy!) that also do not add the charge.
Payless Power electric Prepaid plans
The Payless Power SmarTricity Easy Choice plan
The Payless Power SmarTricity Premier 12 plan
Prepaid plans work exactly as they're called: Customers pay before consuming electricity and must keep a positive balance on their account in order to keep the lights on. In the case of the plans above, the SmarTricity Premier 12 & SmarTricity Easy Choice require service-starting payments of $75 & $49 (respectively) - which are then put toward energy consumption charges.
Prepaid plans are GREAT since they don't require a deposit to start up ( = no credit check!).
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FAQs
How do I contact New Power Texas? ›
CALL US. Call 888-853-5747 to speak to our customer service representative.
Can they disconnect my electricity in Texas? ›Disconnection of Electric Service. Failure to Pay: For customers who do not pay their electric bill by the due date, their Retail Electric Provider (REP) may request that the TDSP disconnect the electric service after the expiration of a required 10-day notice period.
What is the electricity rate in Texas? ›The average Texas commercial electricity rate is 9.34 ¢/kWh (24% lower than the national average). The average Texas residential electricity rate is 14.26 ¢/kWh (4% lower than the national average).
What is prepaid electricity Texas? ›Prepaid electric service means you purchase electricity before you use it. With prepaid service, a Retail Electric Provider (REP) allows you to pay upfront in order to manage your payments and electricity usage.
How do I pay my electric bill in Texas? ›Call 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) and follow our automated response system billing and payment menu. Select Deferred Payment on the Entergy Mobile App.
How do I contact my power? ›Please call us on 0508 832 867 or email us if you have any questions.
How do I turn my electricity back on after disconnecting? ›Reset the main breaker by turning the switch off and on two times. Leave the switch in the on position. Return to the breaker panel inside your home and turn each breaker back to the on position, one by one. In many cases, power is now restored.
What do you do if you can't pay your electric bill? ›Agree a payment plan with your supplier. Tell your supplier that you want to pay off your debts in instalments as part of a payment plan. You'll pay fixed amounts over a set period of time, meaning you'll pay what you can afford. The payment plan will cover what you owe plus an amount for your current use.
Can utility workers enter my yard in Texas? ›A gas or electric corporation has the right and power to enter on, condemn, and appropriate the land, right-of-way, easement, or other property of any person or corporation.
What is the cheapest electricity in Texas? ›Frontier Utilities and Express Energy frequently offer some of the cheapest energy rates in Texas. Remember that rates in Texas often fluctuate, so enter your ZIP code to find the most accurate rates in your area.
Who has the lowest rate for electricity? ›
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Annual Average Price. per Kilowatthour. by State.
| Rank | State | Average Electricity Rate for All Sectors (Cents per Kilowatthour) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 8.17 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 8.25 |
| 3 | Utah | 8.34 |
With this information, you can estimate that the average electric bill for one person per month in Texas would be $46.02. This information can vary from household to household, considering the extra circumstances used to determine a monthly electric bill.
How do I pay my prepaid power? ›Customers can also pay for services through Kenya Power banking halls countrywide. They can also purchase tokens or pay their bills via USSD code *977#. According to the company, no other third-party agent is authorised to offer the services above on behalf of KPLC.
How do you pay prepaid electricity? ›- PAYMENT OPTIONS.
- INSTANT EFT VIA OZOW.
- MANUAL EFT.
- SCHEDULED PURCHASES.
- SMARTFUND.
- CREDIT CARD.
- Dial *120*2272#, and enter your 5-digit PIN.
- Select 2 for Prepaid. Tap Send.
- Select 2 for Electricity. Tap Send.
- Select 2 for New beneficiary. Tap Send.
- Enter the meter number. Tap Send.
- Enter the recipient's name. Tap Send.
- Enter the amount. Tap Send.
- Select the account you wish to debit. Tap Send.
Automated telephone system at 1-800-368-3749 (1-800-ENTERGY).
Can I pay utility bills online? ›Guaranty Trust Bank offers an online payment system where you can pay bills without going through the hassles of writing cheques and carrying cash around. With the Online Bill payment, you can pay your utility bills such as Visa fees, make church payments, Quickteller payments, etc.
How do I pay my Texas gas bill? ›Pay your Texas Gas Service bill by phone, check or by credit or debit card using our Interactive Voice Response System (IVR). Call 800-700-2443 and follow the prompts to pay through IVR or to speak with a customer service representative.
What is contact energy helpline number? ›Here's what to do: Get your account number ready (you can find this on your bill). Call us on 0800 224 424.
How do I connect with my power? ›- Mindfulness. Sitting quietly to appreciate the moment can lead you to hear some intuitive direction from your Higher Power. ...
- Journaling. There is something magical about writing your innermost feelings out merely for yourself to read and process. ...
- Therapy. ...
- Exercise. ...
- Nature.
How do I contact the electricity Registry? ›
If you experience a problem, contact the Registry Manager Helpdesk on telephone number 0800 - 652266 and log a fault into the computerised call system.
How long does electricity take to come back on? ›If there are complications such as lack of signal to your meter, it could take 24-48 hours to reconnect power.
How do I restart my electricity? ›Look for the circuit breaker with the switch in the center position. Flip the switch to off, and then flip it to the on position. Wait a moment to see if the breaker stays in the on position. If it does, the circuit breaker is reset and power should be restored.
Can your electricity be cut off for non payment? ›The disconnection process
If you don't come to an agreement with your supplier to pay off your debt, they can apply to a court for a warrant to enter your home to disconnect your supply. Your supplier must send a notice telling you they're applying to the court.
Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS)
The Government's Energy Bill Support Scheme paid all households £400 in six monthly payments from October 2022 to March 2023. For credit meters or smart prepayment meters, these payments were paid directly into your electricity account.
Electricity suppliers must give you seven working days' notice in writing that they are going to disconnect your electricity supply because you have not paid your bill. Gas suppliers must give you seven days' notice in writing that they are going to disconnect your gas supply because you have not paid your bill.
Is it illegal to look into someone's backyard in Texas? ›Section 30.05, Texas Penal Code, provides that a person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on property of another without effective consent, and the person: had notice that the entry was forbidden, or. received notice to depart, but failed to do so.
Can I build a fence on a utility easement in Texas? ›Yes, you can build on a property easement, even a utility easement.
Can a neighbor drain water onto your property Texas? ›Texas Water Code section 11.086 provides: (a) No person may divert or impound the natural flow of surface waters in this state, or permit a diversion or impounding by him to continue, in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.
Who is the best electric provider in Texas? ›Best Texas Electricity Provider: TXU Energy
Earning the highest Provider Score TXU Energy has earned ElectricityRates.com's Best Electricity Provider in Texas in 2023.
What time of day is electricity most expensive in Texas? ›
Electricity prices in Texas change by time of day, so it's important to know when to shop. Prices are highest during peak hours from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The rates for these times are between 9 and 13 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh).
How can I lower my electric bill in Texas? ›- Install a smart thermostat that automatically adjusts when you're home or away.
- Make sure all spaces are properly insulated.
- Plant trees/large shrubs around your home for shade.
- Install window coverings to keep heat out.
- Wet appliances. Washing machines, dishwashers and tumble dryers account for 14% of a typical energy bill, taking the top spot in our list. ...
- Cold appliances. ...
- Consumer electronics. ...
- Lighting. ...
- Cooking.
The cheapest times to use electricity are during non-peak hours. Non-peak hours vary a little between Retail Electric Providers but generally range from 10:00 pm-5:00 am. You don't need to switch to the graveyard shift in order to save money on your electricity bills.
How long does it take to connect electricity in Texas? ›With same-day electricity plans, your electricity can often be connected within 6 hours, sometimes even in as few as 2 hours.
What do you do when the power goes out in Texas? ›...
1. Check Your Breakers or Fuses
- Locate your electric panel.
- Switch breakers back on or replace blown fuses.
- Call an electrician if the power remains out.
- Step One: Review Your Current Electricity Contract. ...
- Step Two: Compare Texas Electricity Plans. ...
- Step Three: Contact Your Provider of Choice and Sign Up. ...
- Step Four: Get to Know Your New Electric Company.
Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Texas? Frontier Utilities and Express Energy frequently offer some of the cheapest energy rates in Texas. Remember that rates in Texas often fluctuate, so enter your ZIP code to find the most accurate rates in your area.