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Pennywise Power Review: Electricity Plans and Rates

Legacy brand transitioned to Discount Power.

Founded 2008 · Houston, TX · PUCT certificate #10177

Plan prices
As of November 8, 2026, Oncor area
PUCT certificate
#10177
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Houston, TX

Plans

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Complaints

Pennywise complaints to the PUCT

Complaints customers filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the state regulator.

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About

About Pennywise Power

Pennywise Power was founded in 2008 as a budget-focused electricity provider under NRG Energy ownership. The brand has since transitioned customers to Discount Power.

Company facts

Founded
2008
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Parent company
NRG Energy (formerly)
PUCT certificate
#10177
Customer service
1-866-693-1422

Order hours, Central Time

monday
8 AM to 6 PM
tuesday
8 AM to 6 PM
wednesday
8 AM to 6 PM
thursday
8 AM to 6 PM
friday
8 AM to 6 PM
saturday
Closed
sunday
Closed

When Pennywise processes new service orders. Customer service hours can differ.

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Questions

Pennywise questions

Is Pennywise Power still in business?

Pennywise Power has transitioned customers to Discount Power and is no longer enrolling new customers.

What happened to Pennywise Power customers?

Former Pennywise Power customers were transitioned to Discount Power.

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Sources

Where these figures come from

Plan prices are read from live plan data, all-in at the stated usage with delivery included, taxes not included. Each plan’s Electricity Facts Label is the binding document.

Profile updated December 29, 2025 by ElectricRates.org Editorial Team.

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