Get Your Lights On Today
Need power right now? Here's who can actually do it and when you have to order by.
30 seconds · See which light companies can connect you today
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Light Companies That Do Same-Day (25 light companies)
Pay-as-you-go. Same-day available 7 days.
Has prepaid options. Same-day including weekends.
Has prepaid options. Same-day including weekends.
Has prepaid options. Same-day including weekends.
Has prepaid options. Same-day including weekends.
Has prepaid options. Same-day including weekends.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Pay-as-you-go. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Pay-as-you-go. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day including weekends.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
Has prepaid options. Same-day weekdays only.
* Cutoff times can shift. Always confirm when you pick a plan. You need a smart meter at your address for same-day (most Texas homes have one).
How It Actually Works
The Steps
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Pick a Plan Before the Cutoff
Finish your order before the cutoff time. After that, you're looking at tomorrow.
- 2
Light Company Tells the Grid
They send a request to the company that runs your power lines (Oncor, CenterPoint, etc.).
- 3
They Flip the Switch Remotely
If you've got a smart meter, nobody has to come out. They turn it on from their computer.
- 4
Lights Come On
Usually 2-4 hours after you pick a plan. You'll get a text when it's done.
What You Need Ready
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Your Address
The exact address where you need lights
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Your ID
Driver's license, state ID, or passport
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A Card to Pay
Debit or credit. Pay-as-you-go is usually $40-75 to start.
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Smart Meter at Your Place
Most Texas homes have one. Old-school meters mean somebody has to come out (tomorrow).
Heads Up: Switch Holds
If someone left an unpaid light bill at your address, there might be a switch hold blocking new service. That has to get cleared first.
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CenterPoint area options for today.
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