Retail Electricity Provider
REPA licensed company in Texas that sells electricity plans directly to residential consumers and manages customer billing.
Full Technical Definition
In Texas's competitive electric market, Retail Electricity Providers (REPs)—such as TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, Gexa Energy, and Octopus Energy—purchase wholesale power from generator plants via ERCOT and sell retail electricity plans to end consumers. REPs set contract prices, issue monthly energy bills, and manage customer accounts.
Real-World Texas Example
Consumers choose their REP based on plan rates and contract terms, while the underlying physical wires are always maintained by the regional TDU (e.g. CenterPoint).
PUCT REP Certification = Mandatory Licensing under 16 TAC § 25.107Frequently Asked Questions
Can my REP cut off power lines if there is a storm?
No. REPs manage billing and plan rates. Physical line repairs and power outages are handled exclusively by your local TDU (CenterPoint/Oncor).