Restaurants

emand charges are based on your peak kW usage (highest power draw in a 15-30 minute interval) and can add 30-50% (or more) to bills for restaurants with heavy kitchen equipment, ovens, fryers, and AC running simultaneously. In Texas' deregulated market, these are pass-through TDU fees (Oncor/CenterPoint).

Switching is simple and seamless in Texas' deregulated market—no downtime if handled properly, and we coordinate with your TDU (Oncor, CenterPoint, etc.) for accurate meter reads. Check for early termination fees on your current contract, but most switches incur no cost to you. We manage the process end-to-end, often with faster results via our auction—many restaurants save 10-30% on bills by shopping competitive quotes in just 24 hours.

Fixed-rate plans lock in 7-9¢/kWh for 12-36 months, providing budget certainty against ERCOT volatility and Texas summer peaks—ideal for restaurants with predictable high usage from cooking and cooling. Variable rates can dip lower (under 8¢/kWh) in mild months but risk spikes during heat waves or high-demand periods. Most restaurant owners prefer fixed for stability; run our free auction to compare both options customized to your kitchen load.

There is virtually no interruption when switching providers correctly. We coordinate the transfer date with your current supplier and the TDU (Oncor in DFW, CenterPoint in Houston, etc.) so the switch occurs at a meter read—usually midnight on the effective date. Most restaurants experience zero downtime. We handle all paperwork, verify ESIDs, and confirm seamless handoff so your kitchen, lights, and refrigeration stay online without missing a beat.