Pulse Power
Pulse Power is cheap and small—no corporate backing, 4 years old. Low rates are real, but so is the uncertainty. Budget shoppers only.
Company Overview
Here’s the truth about Pulse Power: They’re cheap because they’re small and new—which is either a feature or a bug depending on your risk tolerance.
Pulse Power entered Texas in 2020 with one pitch: we’ll undercut the big names on price. No Fortune 500 parent company. No decades of track record. No rewards programs or fancy apps. Just low rates for customers who care about the bill, not the brand.
Four years is young for an electricity company. TXU has been around since before your grandparents had AC. But PUCT requires all licensed REPs to meet financial standards—Pulse Power wouldn’t exist if they couldn’t keep the lights on.
The trade-off is simple: you’re betting on a smaller company to save money. If that doesn’t bother you and price is your only criteria, Pulse Power delivers. If you want the safety net of corporate stability, pay the premium for TXU or Reliant.
Where Pulse Power Operates
Pulse Power serves the major deregulated areas of Texas including Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and areas covered by Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, and TNMP.
Plan Types
Fixed-Rate Plans Basic fixed-rate electricity plans ranging from 6 to 24 months. Straightforward pricing without bells and whistles.
Variable-Rate Plans Month-to-month options that change with market conditions. No contract lock-in but also no price protection.
What’s Missing
Pulse Power keeps things simple—sometimes too simple:
- No green energy options
- No prepaid plans
- No rewards programs
- No fancy app or digital tools
- Limited customer service infrastructure
The Risk Factor
With only a few years in business and no corporate backing, Pulse Power is higher risk than established providers. Their low rates are real, but so is the uncertainty of dealing with a newer company.
Who Should Consider Pulse Power
If you’re laser-focused on getting the lowest rate and comfortable with a newer, smaller provider, Pulse Power delivers competitive pricing. But if you value stability, service, or features beyond basic electricity, look at more established options.
Good For
- You want budget rates from a newer company
- Price is your primary consideration
- You're comfortable with smaller providers
Avoid If
- You want green energy options
- You need prepaid electricity
- You value established companies with long track records
- Customer service quality matters to you
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Ways to Avoid Deposit
- Credit approval
- Previous provider letter
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