Amigo Energy Electricity Plans and Rates in Texas

Amigo Energy Overview

Amigo Energy is one of the oldest Texas-only retail electric providers, founded in Houston in 2003 in the early years of the state's deregulated electricity market. The company operates as a subsidiary of IGS Energy (which acquired Just Energy in 2025), following Just Energy's earlier acquisition of Amigo's original parent Fulcrum Power Services in 2011. Amigo holds a Power to Choose rating of 2 of 5 and operates under PUCT REP Certificate Number 10081, currently serving customers across 6 of Texas's deregulated TDU territories: AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North, CenterPoint, Oncor, TNMP, and Lubbock Power & Light.

The brand's identity is built around bilingual English-Spanish service, reflected in the company name itself. Amigo has served the Texas market for more than two decades with a specific focus on the Houston metro area and the state's large Spanish-speaking population. The company's product mix runs from fixed-rate plans (12 through 60-month terms) to Free Nights and Free Weekends promotional plans, with plans specifically designed for apartments, no-deposit options, bill credits, and renewable energy products.

Amigo's tenure in the Texas market is one of the longer track records among current REPs. The company began operations at the start of Texas deregulation in 2002-2003, was a jersey sponsor for the Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer team from 2007 to 2011, and has continued operating through multiple ownership changes without significant brand disruption. For customers who value long provider tenure as a stability signal, Amigo's history is worth weighing against the newer entrants that have proliferated in the Texas REP market.

Amigo is not available to businesses or residents in Austin (served by Austin Energy) or San Antonio (served by CPS Energy), since both cities operate under municipal utilities that fall outside the deregulated retail market. Coverage also does not extend to Nueces Electric Cooperative.

Amigo Energy Electricity Plans

Amigo Energy currently offers 29 electricity plans across 6 Texas TDU territories, with contract terms ranging from 3 months to 36 months. 0 plans are 100% renewable (0% of the total catalog). The lowest current rate is 9.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh usage, and the catalog-wide average is 12.5¢. Rates update with market conditions and were last refreshed on September 15, 2026, so pricing below is indicative and should be confirmed on the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) at the time of enrollment.

Amigo's plan catalog covers a wider structural range than most Texas REPs, spanning multiple plan structures:

Fixed-Rate Plans lock the energy charge for the length of the contract, available in terms from 12 to 60 months. This unusually long range at the top end (60 months is a five-year lock) provides maximum rate stability for customers who are confident they will stay in the same location for years and want protection against wholesale market swings.

Free Nights and Free Weekends Plans offer no-cost electricity during defined off-peak windows. Real bill impact depends entirely on how much of your usage falls inside the free window: charged-window rates are set higher to offset the free hours, so customers without a genuine time-shifted load pattern often pay more than they would on a straightforward fixed-rate contract.

Apartment-Focused Plans are designed for typical rental usage patterns, where consumption is generally lower than in a single-family home. These plans are structured to be competitive at the lower usage tiers where apartments commonly sit.

Green Energy Options provide 100% renewable content backed by renewable energy certificates (RECs). Availability varies by TDU zone and plan family.

No-Deposit Plans allow customers who might not otherwise qualify for standard enrollment to sign up without an upfront deposit. Amigo also offers programs to offset early termination fees on some plans.

Below, Amigo's plans are organized by TDU zone. Each zone shows the plans available in that territory with contract terms, plan types, and current rates at 1,000 kWh, followed by the Texas cities served in that zone.

Amigo Energy is not listed as serving Nueces Electric Cooperative.

About Amigo Energy

Amigo Energy was founded in Houston in 2003, at the beginning of Texas's electricity market deregulation. The company was one of the first retail electric providers to actively market bilingual English-Spanish service, and the "Amigo" name was chosen to signal that positioning directly to Texas's substantial Spanish-speaking population. In May 2007, Amigo merged with Fulcrum Power Services, which subsequently acquired Tara Energy. Later that year, Amigo signed a four-year, $7.5 million sponsorship agreement to become the jersey sponsor for the Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer team, a partnership that ran from 2007 through 2011.

In August 2011, Just Energy acquired Fulcrum Energy, bringing Amigo into the Just Energy family. Just Energy operated Amigo alongside its other North American retail brands for more than a decade. In 2025, IGS Energy acquired Just Energy in a deal creating one of the largest energy retailers in North America. Amigo Energy is now a subsidiary of IGS Energy, though the Texas-facing brand and Houston operations continue to operate under the Amigo name.

The company's product philosophy is built around serving the Texas customer base with a range of plan structures that fit different life situations. Fixed-rate plans dominate the residential offering, with contract terms extending up to 60 months for customers who want the longest available rate protection. Free Nights and Free Weekends promotional plans are available for customers with time-shifted usage patterns. Plans designed specifically for apartment dwellers acknowledge the different usage profile in multi-family housing. No-deposit plans expand access for customers who may not qualify for standard enrollment terms.

Community involvement in the Houston metro area has been part of Amigo's operations since founding, including partnerships with local nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. The company has contributed funding to scholarship programs at Houston Community College. Same-day setup is available in most markets, and customer service runs in both English and Spanish, reflecting the founding brand positioning.

Contact Amigo Energy

Phone

866-327-0854

Website

amigoenergy.com

Support email

customersupport@amigoenergy.com

Fax

888-548-7690

PUCT REP certificate

10081

Power to Choose rating

File a complaint

puc.texas.gov

Cancellation Fees and Non-Recurring Charges

Cancellation fees on Amigo Energy's fixed-rate plans scale with contract length, running from $175 to $175. The 12-month terms carry the lowest cancellation fees, while the 60-month terms carry the highest reflecting the longer commitment period. Variable and month-to-month plans, where offered, typically have no cancellation fee.

Amigo offers programs on some plans to offset early termination fees, which can partially or fully reimburse the customer for the ETF a previous provider charged when switching to Amigo. Details vary by plan and are disclosed at enrollment.

Beyond early termination, Amigo's terms of service also cover non-recurring charges that apply in specific situations: late payment charges, returned payment or insufficient funds fees, disconnection notice fees, disconnection-plus-reconnection fees, and any non-AutoPay billing fees. These are not published on Power to Choose and are only disclosed in the provider's terms of service and EFL documents.

Two items to confirm on any Amigo EFL before signing. First, for Free Nights and Free Weekends plans, the exact hours that count as the free window and the charged-window rate that applies outside those hours. Without confirming both, it is easy to sign up assuming savings that only materialize with a specific usage pattern. Second, for bill-credit plans, the qualifying usage threshold. Some Amigo plans apply a bill credit only if consumption falls within a specific range, and the effective rate outside that range can be materially higher than advertised.

Amigo Energy Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Long tenure in the Texas market: Founded in 2003 at the start of Texas deregulation, Amigo is one of the longer-established Texas REPs, with continuous operations through multiple ownership transitions.
• Bilingual English-Spanish service as a founding commitment: The Amigo brand was built around Spanish-speaking Texas customers, and bilingual service is a core operational feature rather than an add-on.
• Broad contract length range: Terms extend from 3 months to 36 months, including 60-month options that offer the longest rate lock available from most Texas REPs.
• Diverse plan structures: Fixed-rate, Free Nights, Free Weekends, apartment-focused, and green plans give customers meaningful choice across usage patterns and priorities.
• No-deposit options available: Amigo offers no-deposit enrollment on select plans, which expands access for customers who may not qualify for standard enrollment terms.
• Early termination fee offset programs: Some plans include programs to partially or fully offset the ETF from a previous provider, reducing switching friction.
• Established parent company: As a subsidiary of IGS Energy following the 2025 acquisition of Just Energy, Amigo operates under the umbrella of one of the largest energy retailers in North America, providing operational stability.

Cons:

• Free Nights and Free Weekends plans require careful usage analysis: The charged-window rates on these promotional plans are set higher to offset the free hours. Without a genuine time-of-use load pattern, these plans typically cost more than a straightforward fixed-rate contract.
• Bill credit structures on some plans: Certain Amigo plans use bill credits that only apply within specific usage tiers, making the effective rate different from the advertised rate depending on your actual consumption.
• 60-month contracts carry higher cancellation fees: The longest-term plans lock the rate for five years but expose the customer to a significant cancellation fee if life circumstances change.
• Multiple ownership transitions: The company has changed parent companies multiple times (Fulcrum, then Just Energy, now IGS Energy). While the Amigo brand has remained consistent, corporate transitions can sometimes affect customer service continuity.
• Focus concentrated in Houston metro area: While Amigo serves multiple TDU territories, its brand identity and community programs remain focused on the Houston area, which may be less immediately relevant to customers in other Texas metros.

Amigo Energy Reviews

Independent customer reviews for Amigo Energy are mixed and consistent with the broader Texas REP industry, with feedback varying significantly based on which plan a customer signed up for. Free Nights and bill-credit plan complaints tend to concentrate on customers who did not fully understand the pricing structure at enrollment, while fixed-rate plan customers generally report satisfactory experiences. For general residential customer sentiment, the provider's Google reviews and the official Public Utility Commission of Texas complaint scorecard at puct.texas.gov are the most reliable public references.

Amigo Energy for Residential and Commercial Customers

Amigo Energy sells electricity to both residential and commercial accounts across its TDU service areas. What to expect from Amigo depends on which side of the market you are shopping from.

For Residential Customers:- If you are a Texas homeowner or renter researching Amigo for your home, sign-up runs through the Amigo website, through Power to Choose, or through third-party enrollment marketplaces. Every published plan carries an Electricity Facts Label showing the exact rate, delivery charges, term length, cancellation fee, and any bill credits or usage-tier structures for your specific TDU zone. Because Amigo offers a wider mix of plan structures than most Texas REPs, the EFL comparison is especially important.

Choosing among Amigo's plans depends significantly on your usage pattern. Steady all-day consumption favors a fixed-rate plan at 12, 24, 36, or up to 60 months, with longer terms providing more rate stability in exchange for higher cancellation fees. Heavy overnight usage (electric vehicle charging, some HVAC patterns) may favor a Free Nights plan if enough load falls in the free window. Weekend-shifted households can look at Free Weekends. Apartment dwellers should confirm the availability of apartment-specific plans in their TDU zone. Sustainability-focused customers can select from green plan options where available.

Electric Decisions does not enroll residential accounts. Residential customers can shop Amigo directly through the sources above.

For Commercial Customers:- For Texas businesses, Amigo offers commercial contracts that are not published on Power to Choose. Commercial pricing is quoted based on load profile, contract term, TDU zone, and where the ERCOT forward curve is trading at the moment of contract lock. Commercial contracts also carry negotiable terms that materially affect total cost: bandwidth (swing tolerance), early termination fee methodology, add and delete meter language, holdover rate, and pass-through TDSP delivery treatment.

Electric Decisions runs an apples-to-apples RFP process for Amigo Energy alongside every other qualified Texas REP. Bids come in against identical specifications, are benchmarked against the live ERCOT forward curve, and every contract is red-lined in plain English before you sign.

Explore our full Texas retail electric provider, the energy procurement process we use to run bid competitions, and the commercial electricity in Texas overview for ERCOT market basics and how commercial contracts differ from residential ones.