Free nights plans in Texas
in Texas
See if free nights make sense for your home.
Free nights plan comparison
Prices last updated Feb 3, 2026
| Retailer | Plan | Base Fee | Daytime Rate | Night Rate | Solar Buyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reliant | Truly Free Nights | $4.57/mo | 24.4¢/kWh | Free 8 PM–6 AM | None |
 Green Mountain | All Nighter | $4.57/mo | 25.4¢/kWh | Free 9 PM–6 AM | None |
 Direct | Twelve Hour Power | $14.52/mo | 29.3¢/kWh | Free 9 PM–9 AM | None |
 Ambit | Free & Clear Nights | $14.52/mo | 29.4¢/kWh | Free 9 PM–6 AM | None |
 Just | Nights Free | $9.55/mo | 30.4¢/kWh | Free 9 PM–7 AM | Solar not allowed |
 TXU | Free Nights & Solar Days | $14.52/mo | 27.1¢/kWh | 5.5¢/kWh 8 PM–5 AM | None |
ReliantTruly Free NightsGreen MountainAll NighterDirectTwelve Hour PowerAmbitFree & Clear NightsJustNights FreeTXUFree Nights & Solar DaysRates shown are averages across Oncor and CenterPoint service areas.
Have solar? Free nights are rarely the right choice
You get nothing for the solar you send back, and pay an extreme rate for any power you use from the grid during mornings, evenings, and cloudy days.
What free nights customers are saying
I was on the free night plan and have solar panels. They tried to tell me it was because it was cold and everyone's electricity went up, but I have a gas heater, a gas water heater and a gas stove...Read full review on Google →
June: 3962 KWh, bill $568. July: 3922 KWh (LESS than June), bill $574. They charged me 26 cents per KWh during the day... the month to month plan was 14 cents/KWh. WHERE ARE THE SAVINGS?Read full review on Google →
This company is a scheme. The way they scheme you is by telling you that at night it's free but during the day they charge you double. You aren't saving any money.Read full review on Google →
I was on the free night plan and have solar panels. They tried to tell me it was because it was cold and everyone's electricity went up, but I have a gas heater, a gas water heater and a gas stove...Read full review on Google →
June: 3962 KWh, bill $568. July: 3922 KWh (LESS than June), bill $574. They charged me 26 cents per KWh during the day... the month to month plan was 14 cents/KWh. WHERE ARE THE SAVINGS?Read full review on Google →
This company is a scheme. The way they scheme you is by telling you that at night it's free but during the day they charge you double. You aren't saving any money.Read full review on Google →
The math rarely works out for solar homes
% of grid electricity used during free hours
| 20-30% | Typical nighttime usage for non-solar homes |
| 30-60% | Typical nighttime usage for solar homes |
| 65%+ | What you need for free nights to beat a solar buyback plan |
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Have a battery? You have options.
Free nights can work depending on your energy profile. But battery credit plans offer a more reliable path to $0 — with less hassle.
Free nights + battery
- Bill never reaches $0
Charges from your utility company + any daytime grid usage still apply
- Requires a large battery
Must cover 5pm–9pm daily before free hours kick in
- Manual setup required
You'll need to configure charge/discharge timers in your battery app
Battery credit plans
- True $0 bill possible
Credits can offset your entire bill including charges from your utility company
- Works with any battery size
No minimum capacity requirements
- Set it and forget it
Connect once, stay in control — your battery only participates during rare grid events