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Stream Energy

Stream Energy, a subsidiary of NRG, founded in 2004 and based in Dallas, TX is a retail electric company offering electric and natural gas service to both residential and commercial customers in nine states and Washington, DC. Customers can choose between fixed rate, variable rate and renewable plan options.

Stream Energy Coverage Map

Stream Energy Coverage Map

Stream Energy offers electrical and/or natural gas in Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Delaware, Ohio, and Washington D.C. Their service area includes New York City, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston.

Stream Energy Plans and Pricing

Fixed Rate Plans

Stream Energy’s fixed rate plans lock in your rate per kWh during the entire length of your contract. This can help protect your household from market fluctuations and help you budget properly for utility bills. You are locked into a contract for some amount of time and could incur early termination penalties if you switch providers.

Variable Rate Plans

A variable rate plan from Stream Energy allows you to switch providers or cancel service at any time. The rate per kWh varies each month and is susceptible to market fluctuations.

Renewable Energy Plans

The renewable energy plans offered by Stream Energy are filled with energy from 100% renewable sources. These renewable sources are ones that do not produce carbon emissions and air pollution. Stream energy’s renewable plans utilize solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind power, low-impact hydropower, geothermal energy, biologically derived methane gas, fuel cells, biomass energy, coal mine methane, large scale hydropower, waste coal, distributed generation systems, demand-side management, municipal solid waste, generation of electricity utilizing byproducts of the pulping process and wood, and integrated combined coal gasification technology.

Stream Energy also offers eco+ which can be added to any eligible plan. For a small monthly fee a renewable energy certificate for 1000 kWh of energy is purchased to offset the first 1000 kWh you use that month.

Sample Plans and Rates

Plan NameRate*Contract Type
Smart Choice 3616.7/kWh36 Month Fixed Rate
Green & Clean 12 Month17.9/kWh12 Month Fixed Rate Renewable
Green & Clean 24 Month16.9/kWh24 Month Fixed Rate Renewable
Flex Choice Intro17.9/kWhNo Contract Variable Rate
Simple & Secure 24 Month16.9/kWh24 Month Fixed Rate
Simple & Secure 36 Month16.7/kWh36 Month Fixed Rate
Conserve and Save 1218.6/kWh12 Mont Fixed Rate
*Rates and plans may vary by location. Rates updated on 12/18/2023. See Stream Energy for terms, conditions and pricing in your location.

Stream Energy Fees

Some Stream Energy plans are subject to minimum usage fee which typically runs around $10.95 a month if you don’t use at least 1000 kWh in that month. Your bill may also include a Stream Energy charge and TDU charges that start around $4.95 per month. If you are on a plan with a contract and decide to cancel or switch you’ve finished out your contract term, you could incur an early termination fee of anywhere from $150-$395.