Green Mountain Energy Plans & Rates

America's longest-serving competitive green electricity company
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16.2¢
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12–36 mo
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Green Mountain Energy Electricity Plans

Green Mountain Energy currently offers 18 electricity plans across 6 Texas utility territories, with rates ranging from 15¢ to 18.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. The cheapest plan available is Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice - 15.00¢ in the CenterPoint territory. Some plans are backed by 100% renewable energy. Rates shown below are updated multiple times daily and include TDU delivery charges.

Green Mountain Energy electricity plans and rates for the Oncor territory (Dallas–Fort Worth, Waco, Midland, Tyler), sorted by price at 1,000 kWh
Plan Rate at 500 kWh Rate at 1,000 kWh Rate at 2,000 kWh Action
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice - 15.90¢ Cheapest 100% Green
12 mo · Fixed View EFL
16.8¢
500 kWh
15.9¢
1,000 kWh
15.4¢
2,000 kWh
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Pollution Free e-Plus 18 Choice - 15.90¢ Cheapest 100% Green
18 mo · Fixed View EFL
16.8¢
500 kWh
15.9¢
1,000 kWh
15.4¢
2,000 kWh
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Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Choice - 16.40¢ 100% Green
24 mo · Fixed View EFL
17.3¢
500 kWh
16.4¢
1,000 kWh
15.9¢
2,000 kWh
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Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Choice - 16.70¢ 100% Green
36 mo · Fixed View EFL
17.6¢
500 kWh
16.7¢
1,000 kWh
16.2¢
2,000 kWh
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Pollution Free e-Plus Choice - 18.40¢ 100% Green
Variable · Variable View EFL
19.3¢
500 kWh
18.4¢
1,000 kWh
17.9¢
2,000 kWh
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Dallas–Fort Worth, Waco, Midland, Tyler · Rates at 1,000 kWh include delivery
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About Green Mountain Energy

Green Mountain Energy was founded in Vermont in 1997 by Sam Wyly as an offshoot of Green Mountain Power, making it the longest-serving competitive green power marketer in the United States. The company moved to Austin, Texas in September 2000 and became the first to offer renewable energy in the Texas market in January 2002. NRG Energy acquired Green Mountain for $350 million in November 2010. Customers have collectively helped avoid over 11.3 billion pounds of CO2 emissions. The company serves approximately 348,500 customers across 7 states with approximately $838 million in annual retail revenue (2023).

America's longest-serving green energy retailer; first to offer renewable energy in Texas (2002); J.D. Power 'Highest in Texas Business Customer Satisfaction' (2009); ~348,500 customers; ~$838M retail revenue (2023); same NRG family as Reliant and Direct Energy
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Parent Company
NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG)
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
1997
Residential Electricity Commercial Energy 100% Renewable Energy
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Green Mountain Energy FAQ

Common questions about Green Mountain Energy electricity plans, rates, and service areas.

What areas does Green Mountain Energy serve?

Green Mountain Energy offers plans in six Texas deregulated TDU territories: Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North, TNMP, and Sharyland. Enter your ZIP code to confirm availability and see rates for your territory.

What are Green Mountain Energy's current rates?

Rates range from 15¢ to 18.4¢/kWh depending on the plan and territory, with an average of 16.2¢/kWh. The lowest rate is currently in the CenterPoint territory. Rates on this page update multiple times daily.

Why do Green Mountain Energy rates differ by territory?

Each TDU (Transmission and Distribution Utility) charges different delivery rates that are passed through to your bill. The same Green Mountain Energy plan can cost several cents more per kWh in one territory vs. another because of these delivery charge differences.

What contract lengths does Green Mountain Energy offer?

Green Mountain Energy currently offers fixed-rate plans ranging from 12 to 36 months. Early termination fees apply if you cancel before your contract ends. Current ETFs: 12-month plan: $150; 18-month plan: $180; 24-month plan: $295; 36-month plan: $395.

How do I switch to Green Mountain Energy?

Choose a plan and enroll online or by calling their customer service line. Your new provider coordinates the switch with your TDU — power stays on during the changeover, typically within 1-3 business days.

Sources & Notices

These are real-time rates from the ElectricChoice.com electric rate and plan marketplace. The inclusion, exclusion, ranking, or naming of any rate, plan, or provider on this page does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Listed rates may not account for all plan features, fees, etc.