Houston Light Companies
10+ light companies serve Houston through CenterPoint. We help you find the one that says yes.
Different companies have different credit rules. Same credit score, different answers. Enter your ZIP to see who works with you.
Texas ZIP codes only. We'll show you no-deposit plans in your area.
Compare Houston light companies
Here's how major no-deposit light companies compare. Your actual options depend on your ZIP code.
| Light Company | Type | Deposit | To Start | Credit Check | Same-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Payless Power | Prepaid | $0 | $40-75 | No | |
 Now Power | Prepaid | $0 | $0-40 | No | |
 Pogo Energy | Prepaid | $0 | $30-50 | No | |
 Pulse Power | Both | $0-300 | Varies | Yes | |
 Ambit Energy | Traditional | $0-400 | Credit-based | Yes | |
 Discount Power | Traditional | $0-300 | Credit-based | Yes |
Payless Power
Now Power
Pogo Energy
Pulse Power
Ambit Energy
Discount Power
About CenterPoint in Houston
CenterPoint Energy is the TDU (Transmission and Distribution Utility) that delivers power to Houston homes. They own the poles, wires, and meters.
How it works in Houston
- CenterPoint delivers the power — they maintain the grid and handle outages
- You choose your light company — they bill you for the power itself
- Same power, different prices — all light companies use the same CenterPoint lines
- Different deposit rules — each light company decides their own credit requirements
Prepaid vs. Traditional in Houston
Prepaid Light Companies
Payless Power, Now Power, Pogo Energy
- ✓ $0 deposit always
- ✓ No credit check
- ✓ Same-day service
- ✗ Higher rates (30-50% more)
- ✗ Must manage balance
Traditional Light Companies
Pulse Power, Ambit Energy, Discount Power
- ✓ Lower rates
- ✓ Monthly billing
- ✓ No balance to track
- ~ Credit check required
- ~ $0-400 deposit varies
Find your Houston light company
Enter your ZIP code to see which light companies serve your address and their deposit requirements.
Texas ZIP codes only. We'll show you no-deposit plans in your area.
