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Pay As You Go Electricity in Texas

Prepaid electricity you load like a phone. No deposit, no credit check, no monthly bill shock.

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Pay for your electricity the way you pay for everything else — as you use it. Now Power’s pay as you go plans mean no deposit, no credit check, no contract, and no surprise bill at the end of the month. Load your balance, watch your usage daily, and add funds whenever you want.

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  • No deposit
  • No credit check
  • No SSN required
  • Month to month
  • 100+ Texas cities
  • Powering Texas homes since 2011

How pay as you go electricity works

  1. 1Load a balanceAdd money online, by phone, or in cash at a payment center. That balance is electricity.
  2. 2Your meter reports dailyYour smart meter sends usage every day, so nothing is estimated and nothing is a surprise.
  3. 3Get daily alertsText or email showing what you used, what it cost, and what is left.
  4. 4Top up when you wantA little or a lot. There is no due date to miss — just keep the balance above zero.
Most customers use noticeably less power once they can actually see it. Daily visibility is the part people are surprised by — it is much easier to cut back on day three than to explain a bill on day thirty.

Add funds in about a minute

Top up 24/7 in your online account portal, by phone on the automated line at 844-227-2648, or in cash at any authorized Now Power payment center.

Choose text alerts, email, or both. If your balance reaches zero service can be interrupted with little notice — but with a smart meter you can pay and be reconnected any time during normal business hours, and you have five days to bring a past-due balance current before permanent disconnection.

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Texas customer adding funds to her prepaid electricity balance on her phone in the kitchen

Prepaid lights vs. a traditional postpaid bill

Traditional postpaidNow Power pay as you go
DepositOften required and held for months$0
Credit checkRequiredNone — everyone is approved
Social Security NumberRequiredNot required
ContractLong term, with an early termination feeMonth to month
When you learn what you oweWeeks later, all at onceEvery day
Payment sizeOne large monthly billWhatever amount works for you, whenever
Getting connectedDaysSame day, often within hours

Who prepaid lights are best for

  • Renters and frequent movers — no contract to break, and service moves when you do.
  • Anyone rebuilding credit — no credit check, and your electricity does not ride on your score.
  • Weekly or biweekly earners — pay a little at a time instead of one large bill.
  • Households that want control — daily numbers instead of a month-end guess.

Rates vary by plan and service area — see the current plans and the Electricity Facts Label for exact pricing, or call 844-227-2648. If money is tight this week, ask about our deferment assistance program: it can get your service activated with little or no upfront payment.

Customer checking prepaid electricity account balance and adding funds online

Frequently asked questions

What is pay as you go electricity?
Pay as you go — also called prepaid electricity or prepaid lights — means you pay for power before you use it instead of receiving a bill afterward. You load a balance, your smart meter reports daily usage, and you top up whenever you like.
Do prepaid lights cost more than a regular plan?
Rates vary by plan and service area, just as they do with postpaid plans. What prepaid removes is the deposit, the credit check, the contract, and the late-fee cycle. Check the Electricity Facts Label for the exact rate on any plan.
Do I need good credit for pay as you go electricity?
No. Now Power runs no credit check and requires no Social Security Number. Everyone is approved.
How do I know how much electricity I have used?
Your smart meter reports usage daily. You receive a daily alert by text or email showing usage, cost, and remaining balance, and you can see the detail any time in your online account.
What happens if my balance runs out?
Service can be disconnected with little notice once your balance falls below $0. With a smart meter you can add funds and be reconnected any time during normal business hours.
Can I switch from my current provider?
Yes, and you do not need to call them — Now Power notifies your current provider as part of enrollment.
Is pay as you go available where I live?
Now Power serves all deregulated areas of Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and more than 100 cities. Enter your ZIP code to confirm service at your address, or browse all Texas service areas.

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No deposit, no credit check, and same-day service with a working smart meter.

Start Pay As You Go Call 844-227-2648

New to prepaid? Read more about prepaid lights in Texas, no deposit electricity, or same-day electricity service.

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