TXU Energy solar buyback plans
See electricity plans from TXU Energy that credit you for the excess solar you send back to the grid in Oncor (Dallas area).
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TXU Energy Solar Buyback Overview
TXU Energy currently offers 3 solar buyback plans in Texas across Oncor (Dallas) and CenterPoint (Houston) utility territories. TXU Energy does not offer 1:1 buyback — exports are credited at a fixed rate. Export credits range from 3.5¢ to 6.0¢/kWh. Export credits can only reduce energy usage charges — they cannot offset the base fee or TDU delivery charges. Plans are available in 12-month contracts with base fees from $9.95 to $14.95/month.
PUCT License: #10004 • Official TXU Energy website
Available solar plans
Solar Buyback Plus
Solar Buyback Saver
Free Nights & Solar Days
TXU Energy uses fixed export rates — not 1:1
With fixed export rates, you're credited less per kWh exported than you pay per kWh imported. This gap means solar homes with high export ratios (30%+) often pay more than they would on a 1:1 buyback plan.
What makes a good solar buyback plan?
The best plan matches your specific usage patterns. Look beyond the marketing and check:
Timing: When you export vs when you consume power
Credit method: 1:1 credits, fixed rate, or RTW—and any monthly caps
Gotchas: Base fees, credit expiration policies, and minimum usage charges
Most providers hide how their plans will perform with your specific usage—our analysis shows you the truth.
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“This was the worst customer service experience I've ever had. The representatives lacked proper English communication skills, didn't understand the process, and I had to escalate through three different levels, re-explaining everything each time, just to get the task completed.”
“The absolute worst electric company I have ever done business with in 6 decades. I have to spend a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours on the phone to get ahold of them. You have to deal with the machines, they are going to hang up on you, it will take at least 2 phone calls to get through to an actual person.”