Texas Solar Buyback Plans: Comparing Retail Electric Providers in 2026

In Oncor (DFW) and CenterPoint (Houston) territories, you pick your retail electric provider. That choice directly affects how much you earn from exported solar. Here's how the major providers compare in 2026.

Full 1:1 buyback (net metering equivalent)

Providers like Rhythm Energy, Chariot Energy, and Green Mountain Energy offer plans that credit exports at or near your import rate. Best for systems sized close to your annual usage.

Reduced-rate buyback

TXU, Reliant, and Direct Energy typically credit exports at 50-75% of import rate. Better for small/undersized systems where most production is consumed on-site.

How we help

We model your annual production against your bill and recommend the plan that maximizes your economics over a 20-year horizon. We'll also re-evaluate annually — retail plans change, and switching is free in Texas.