We get your lights on when others say no
We compare light companies to find the one that says yes - no down payment, no credit check.
A short film
The night the lights went out
We made this to show what that night really feels like, and why we do this work. It's a story, not one customer's account, but it's true to what thousands of Texas families live through.
A NoDepositLights short film
You've probably been here
Your lights got cut off. Or you're moving into a new apartment and the light company wants $400 you don't have. Or you spent your whole morning calling around, getting rejected by three different companies because of your credit.
You're not alone. This happens to thousands of Texans every week. And the light companies? They designed it this way.
Here's what they don't tell you
Every light company has different rules.
Company A wants $400 from you. Company B might want nothing. Same you, same credit - different answer.
But nobody tells you that. They just say "denied" and hang up. So you call the next one. Denied again. You spend your whole day making calls when you should be at work, with your kids, handling your life.
That's the game. They make it so frustrating that you either pay the deposit or give up.
We do the calling for you
We check multiple light companies to find which one will work with your credit. Each company has different credit thresholds. Many people find a $0 deposit option they didn't know existed. If not, you always have prepaid (no deposit, but higher rates).
We know the deposit waiver rules most companies don't tell you about. We put all your options in one place - traditional plans with better rates if you qualify, or prepaid as guaranteed fallback.
Need lights today?
Every prepaid light company is always available. No credit check, no deposit, no down payment. Higher rates, but you're in control.
Want a traditional plan?
We check multiple light companies - each has different credit rules. Many people qualify for a $0 deposit traditional plan with better rates. Worth checking before settling for prepaid.
What we won't do
Waste your time
You're stressed enough. This is fast.
Judge you
Your credit is your business. We just get your lights on.
BS you
If you have a switch hold, we'll tell you. We'd rather lose the sale than waste your time.
Show sketchy companies
PUCT-licensed only. No exceptions.
How this site fits with Compare Power
NoDepositLights.com and Compare Power are run by the same operating team. We split the work into two doors so you land in the right place.
NoDepositLights is the help layer for Texans with credit trouble — bad credit, switch holds, lights off, no deposit on hand. We do the calling, walk you through prepaid vs traditional, and find a $0 deposit option when one exists.
Compare Power is the enrollment platform. PUCT broker license BR190020. Serving Texas since 2009. When you pick a plan here, sign-up finishes there.
If you're not in crisis mode — lights still on, comparing for a renewal or a move-in — Compare Power's Live Link pulls your real 12-month usage from Smart Meter Texas, so the math is on your actual bill. Skip it if you need lights on today.
How we make money
When you get started through us, the light company pays us. You pay the same price you'd pay going direct. That's it.
We earn the same flat referral fee whether you use the standard ZIP flow or Live Link. No incentive to push you one way over the other.
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What people say about us
From Compare Power customers who found no-deposit options
This was easy. I appreciate the fact that you included Oncor's charges in the breakdown. It helps to have all of the information up front!
I checked that this company was a BBB accredited company. They have an A+ rating.
Thank you for finding me a zero dollar deposit plan!
I am so glad they were able to check other providers that would approve me with a $0 deposit. Thank you
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