3. TEXAS Market
Ambit Energy is a Retail Electric Provider (REP)
Invoices come directly from Ambit Energy
• Pay online, IVR, via phone with agent, payment locations, or by mail
ESI ID Information:
• Oncor- 17 digit number
• Centerpoint- 22 digit number
• AEP Central 17 digit number
• AEP North- 17 digit number
• TNMP 17 digit number
4. Credit checks are required before electric service is established
• Score is obtained through Equifax (credit reporting agency) and determines if a deposit is
necessary based on the customer’s score
• Consent is required by the Texas customer to conduct the credit review
Split Deposits are available- only at the time of set up
• First half is due at set up time and second half will be billed on the customer’s first invoice
Deposit Refunds- are issued after 12 months of continuous service, if the customer
has good payment history and has not been disconnected
• If the customer cancels service, the deposit will be applied to the account balance and any
remaining credit will be mailed to the customer 30 days after the final invoice due date.
TEXAS Credit Check / Deposit
5. TEXAS Free Energy
Our popular Free Energy Program has changed to give you more Free Energy –
and more freedom!
• Here’s the biggest change: No more clock! That means there’s no more deadline for
gathering your 15 Customers, and no more deadline for replacing Customers! Just maintain
15 energized Customers in any month, and you earn a credit! And that doesn’t mean 15
payments; calculations will now be based on average daily energy cost, instead. You can
get more Free Energy, and we can now accommodate all bill schedules.
• Free Energy credit is credited to the invoice.
• For more information: PowerZone > Business Tools > Consultant Tools > Free Energy
Program FAQ.
6. TEXAS Assistance Programs
Assistance Programs:
• LITE UP- Government sponsored program that provides discount during summer months
on electric rates to qualified low- income customers.
7. TEXAS Product Types
TEXAS
Oncor, Centerpoint, AEP
Central, AEP North, TNMP
Electric Product Plan(s) Rate ETF
Texas Select Variable Plan Variable No
Certified Green Texas – Variable Plan Variable No
Ambit Certified Green – 12 Month Term Plan * Term $199
Lone Star Select - 24 Month Term Plan * Term $199
Lone Star Select - 12 Month Term Plan* Term $199
Lone Star Select – 6 Month Term Plan Term $100
*Discount of 0.2¢ per kWh applies to billing cycles in which you are
actively enrolled in paperless billing, e-correspondence
and ACH recurring payment bank draft.
8. TEXAS Average Billing
Average billing is based on a rolling 365 day historical average use
Usage is calculated using:
• avg. daily use X # days in billing cycle = charge
Available for Single ESI-ID customers
All TEXAS residential customers are eligible unless they are in a “De-Energized”
status.
9. http://www.PowerToChoose.org
Public Utility Commission
• All retail electricity providers are required to provide PTC website on first page of customer
invoices
• Website provides rates of all retail electric providers in Texas
• Low teaser rates are displayed to attract customers
• Some customers change providers monthly to take advantage of low introductory rates
• Not the most reliable source for complete competitive analysis for Texas rates
When comparing websites:
• Recognize the 2,000 kWh vs. 1,000 kWh difference
• “Power To Choose” requires an “average” rate at 1,000 kWh
• To make an accurate comparison, do the math!
• “Unbundled rates”
• TDU fees are billed straight to the customer on page three of the invoice, Ambit’s charges are itemized
under “Ambit Energy Charges” on page one of the invoice
10. TEXAS Small Commercial
Is defined as a non-residential customer whose average monthly electricity bill is
less than $5,000.00
Small Commercial ESI-ID rules:
• A customer can enroll up to 5 ESI-IDs
• The majority of small commercial will not have more than 2 ESI IDs.
• We cannot sign up Municipalities.
• We can combine Residential and Commercial but we need at least 1 ESI-ID to be
Commercial. The Residential location will have commercial rates.
General Information:
• TSC customers are not eligible for Free Energy or Travel Rewards
• TSC customers are subject to Third Party Verification
• Consolidated billing is available upon enrollment
• TSC Rates can be located in PowerZone
• Business Tools > Customer Tools > TSC Pricing Flyer
11. TEXAS Rates
Customer Gathering Flyers are available in PowerZone
Located in the Business Tools Tab > Advertising Tools > Customer Flyers
12. Please share this information
with your organizations and
potential customers.
13. Thank you for your help in
building the Texas market!
