Moving in today? Power shut off? Now Power can get your electricity on the same day — no deposit, no credit check, no SSN. Enroll before 5 PM and your service is typically active within hours.
Moving in today or tomorrow and the home has no power in your name.
Your service was disconnected and you need the lights back on now.
Your current provider wants a deposit you can’t pay today, or wants several business days.
You were told no because of credit — Now Power doesn’t run a credit check.
How same-day electricity works in Texas
Texas is deregulated, so your retail provider (Now Power) handles your account while your local TDU — Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas or TNMP — physically energizes the meter. Because nearly every Texas home now has a smart meter, that is a remote command rather than a truck roll. That is what makes same-day service possible.
What actually determines your timing is when your enrollment and first payment are complete. Finish before 5 PM and expedited same-day activation is available. After the cutoff you are scheduled for the next activation day.
Get connected in three steps
1Enroll — about 5 minutesZIP code, plan, contact details, service address. No credit check, no SSN, no deposit. We notify your previous provider for you.
2First payment — minutesOnline, by phone on the 24-hour line, or in cash at an authorized payment center. It goes onto your balance as electricity — it is not a deposit.
3Meter activated — typically hoursYour TDU energizes your smart meter remotely and you get confirmation by text or email.
Activation runs Monday through Saturday, excluding national holidays, in accordance with TDU scheduling. Enrollments completed after 5 PM are scheduled for the next available activation day.
Why Texans choose Now Power when they need power now
No deposit, ever. Nothing extra to find on top of a move.
No credit check, no SSN. Everyone is approved.
Payment assistance available. Our deferment assistance program can activate service with little or no upfront payment.
Cash payment centers statewide if you don’t have a card handy — find a location.
Daily balance alerts by text or email, so you are never surprised into another disconnect.
Live help Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM and Saturday 9 AM–3 PM CST at 844-227-2648.
Can I really get electricity turned on today in Texas?
Yes. Now Power offers expedited same-day activation. Complete your enrollment and first payment before 5 PM and service is typically active within hours.
What is the cutoff for same-day service?
5 PM. Enrollments completed after the cutoff are scheduled for the next available activation day.
Can I get service started on a Saturday?
Yes. In accordance with TDU scheduling, we activate service Monday through Saturday, excluding national holidays.
Do I need a deposit or a credit check for same-day service?
No. Now Power requires no deposit, no credit check, and no Social Security Number.
My power was disconnected — can you reconnect me today?
If you are already a Now Power customer with a smart meter, you can be reconnected any time during normal business hours once your balance is brought current. New customers can enroll and be activated the same day.
What if I don’t have a debit or credit card?
You can pay cash at any authorized Now Power payment center, or use the 24-hour automated phone line at 844-227-2648.
Need your lights on today?
Enroll before 5 PM — no deposit, no credit check, no SSN.