How does Rhythm Energy score?
Rhythm’s 73 out of 100 counts as “good” on our scale, with perfect marks for price and penalties. It loses points for a middle complaint rating, having no BBB letter grade, four extra fees and only six years in Texas.
- October 5, 2026: 73 at launch. Later that day, Gexa’s score rose to 74, which moved Rhythm from fourth to fifth of 10. Rhythm’s own score didn’t change.
- October 16, 2026: Still 73. We added 7 more companies, so Rhythm is now seventh of 25. We also added our new city guides, four new company reviews and the Smart Meter Texas guide to the guide map.
No change is scheduled: Rhythm has no state penalties in our 10-year window. We re-check prices every month and re-score when the state posts new complaint data or a penalty order, or the BBB grade changes.
90–100 Excellent80–89 Very good70–79 Good60–69 FairUnder 60 Poor
Scores out of 100, from public records only, with the same formula for every company, as of October 13 to 16, 2026. Rhythm is seventh of 25. See all 25 ranked side by side.
See the evidence behind every point
| Category | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints to the state | 15 / 25 | 3 of 5, the middle group, on the PUCT complaint scorecard, March 1 to August 31, 2026 |
| BBB rating | 2 / 5 | Not rated: the BBB says it lacks enough information to issue a grade. A missing grade earns 2 points under our rule, and we say so. Checked October 5, 2026. |
| Fines and penalties | 20 / 20 | No PUCT penalty or Texas Attorney General action against Rhythm Ops, LLC since it was licensed in October 2020 |
| Contract fairness | 12 / 20 | $20 for each whole month left on Digital Choice 12, so more than $200 if you leave early in the term (1 of 5); no arbitration clause or class-action waiver (4 of 4); four extra fees: disconnect notices, disconnection, agent payments and document copies (0 of 4); a simple fixed plan (4 of 4); 30 days for first-time customers to cancel free (3 of 3) |
| Price | 20 / 20 | Digital Choice 12 averages 12.4¢ at 1,000 kWh across Dallas (12.5¢) and Houston (12.3¢), 78% of EIA's 15.88¢ Texas average for July 2026. The price includes a $5 monthly autopay and paperless credit. |
| Time in business | 4 / 10 | Licensed October 21, 2020, almost 6 years (2); its terms describe a customer-funded energy assistance program (2); no published audited financials found (0) |
A simple fixed plan has one energy rate and no bill credits, usage tiers or time-of-use pricing. Digital Choice 12 qualifies; its $5 autopay and paperless credit doesn't depend on how much you use. Full method: how we score.
Rhythm Energy quick facts
What is Rhythm's phone number?
Call 1-888-7RHYTHM (1-888-774-9846). Rhythm's terms of service list hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Power out? Your utility handles that, because Rhythm sells electricity but owns no lines.
Power out? Call the company that owns your lines
Paying through a care agent costs $5 each time. Copies of documents you ask for, like old invoices, can cost up to $5 each. Paying online yourself avoids both.
How many complaints does Rhythm Energy get?
In the six months from April through September 2026, Texans sent the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) 54 complaints about Rhythm. Sized against its customer count, that’s a middle rating: 3 of 5.
The PUCT's names: billing, discontinuance, provision of service, slamming (switching your provider without permission), cramming (unauthorized charges) and all other. Counts come from the PUCT’s Customer Complaint Statistics, checked October 5, 2026.
Here’s how the rating works: the state divides complaints by customers (per 1,000) over six months and sorts every provider into five equal groups. Rhythm sits in the third.
The BBB says it lacks enough information to rate Rhythm. It shows 29 complaints in three years, and reviews average 3.12 out of 5 across 17 reviews. Reviews don't count toward any grade.
What does Rhythm Energy charge in 2026?
All 5 Rhythm home plans sold in Dallas and Houston are 100% renewable. With delivery, they range from 8.3¢ to 14.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. Digital Choice 12, its 12-month plan, comes to about $125 a month in Dallas and $123 in Houston before taxes.
Average price per kWh from each plan's fact label as listed on Power to Choose on October 5, 2026, for ZIP 75201 (Dallas) and 77002 (Houston). Prices include delivery but not taxes. Green: the plan we score.
Which Rhythm plan is cheapest for my usage?
Tell the finder your city and roughly how much you use, and it lines up every Rhythm plan there by monthly cost. For other companies’ prices, see our Dallas or Houston guide.
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When does Rhythm's cheapest plan cost more?
Max Saver 24 looks like a steal at 1,000 kWh: 8.7¢ in Dallas, thanks to a $125 bill credit. The catch: that credit lands only in months when you use 1,000 kWh or more. Drop to 500 kWh and the same plan jumps to 21.1¢, the priciest of any Rhythm plan.
Source: Rhythm fact labels for ZIP 75201 on Power to Choose, October 5, 2026.
Rule of thumb: Max Saver 24 only wins in months near 1,000 kWh. Use 999 kWh and you lose the whole $125; use 2,000 kWh and it costs more than Digital Choice 24. If your usage swings with the seasons, a Digital Choice plan is the safer bet, especialy in mild months.
What fees does Rhythm Energy charge, and how do I cancel?
Rhythm charges $20 for each whole month left on your contract if you cancel early. First-time customers can cancel free within 30 days, and there's no fee if you move and give a forwarding address.
- No arbitration clause or class-action waiver
- First-time customers can cancel free within 30 days
- Moving? No cancel fee once you share a forwarding address
- No deposit at age 65+ if you're not behind, or with a good payment letter from your last provider
- Only one notice before your contract ends, which you receive at least 14 days ahead
- A $25 fee each time a disconnect notice is sent
- $5 to pay through a care agent
- After your contract, you move to a monthly default plan
Want to skip the deposit entirely? See six ways to get power with no deposit. Before your contract ends, see what changes on a variable rate.
Behind on a bill? Ask Rhythm about its customer-funded energy assistance program, call 211, or ask the state housing agency (TDHCA) about energy help.
Keep readingBill still too high? Find out why, step by stepHas Rhythm Energy been fined?
No. We found no state penalties against Rhythm Ops, LLC since the PUCT licensed it in October 2020. Its main mark is from the BBB, which flagged its “lowest price” ads in 2024.
- Rhythm Ops, LLC is licensed as a retail electric provider in Texas.
- The BBB flags Rhythm's “best” and “lowest” price ads under its advertising code.
- The BBB notes the ad claims were still on Rhythm's website.
- The PUCT's complaint scorecard rates Rhythm 3 of 5 for March to August 2026.
How we checked: we looked up every PUCT enforcement case filed since October 2016 under both Rhythm and its legal name, Rhythm Ops. None named the company. We found no Texas Attorney General action against it either.
What do Rhythm's records actually say?
We read all of Rhythm’s terms of service (version 9.0) and its Power to Choose fact labels. Below are the figures that matter, each linked to the document it came from.
Terms of service: version 9.0
| Topic | What it says |
|---|---|
| Late payment | A one-time 5% of the month's past-due amount |
| Returned payment | Up to $25 for each payment returned for insufficient funds |
| Disconnect fees | $25 for each disconnect notice, even without a disconnection, and $25 if service is disconnected for nonpayment |
| Agent payments | $5 for each payment made with a care agent |
| Document fee | Up to $5 per request for invoice copies, payment letters, billing summaries or contract copies |
| Free cancel | A 30-day period when your fact label offers one; Digital Choice 12's label gives first-time customers 30 days |
| Moving | No cancel fee if you move and give a forwarding address |
| Contract end | One notice, at least 14 days before the end, by mail or email; then a monthly default plan |
| Deposits | No more than the greater of two months of estimated bills or one-fifth of a year's estimated billing; interest after 30 days |
| Disputes | No arbitration clause or class-action waiver appears |
Source: Rhythm terms of service, version 9.0 (PDF). The 30-day free-cancel wording is on the fact label, not in the terms.
Fact labels: every plan, October 2026
| Plan | Dallas, 1,000 kWh | Houston, 1,000 kWh | Term | Cancel fee | Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Choice 12 | 12.5¢ | 12.3¢ | 12 mo | $20/mo left | 100% |
| Digital Choice 36 | 14.2¢ | 14.0¢ | 36 mo | $20/mo left | 100% |
| Digital Choice 24 | 13.9¢ | 13.5¢ | 24 mo | $20/mo left | 100% |
| Digital Choice 8 | 11.3¢ | 10.9¢ | 8 mo | $20/mo left | 100% |
| Rhythm Max Saver 24 | 8.7¢ | 8.3¢ | 24 mo | $20/mo left | 100% |
Each price links to that plan's official fact label. Digital Choice 12's Dallas label (version 11.0, October 5, 2026) shows a 5.714¢ energy charge, no base charge and a $5 autopay and paperless credit.
Is Rhythm Energy better than Gexa?
It's close, and Gexa edges ahead: 74 to 73. Both sell only 100% renewable power at about the same price. Rhythm wins on its contract, with no arbitration clause and 30 days to cancel free. Gexa wins on complaints and time in business.
Gexa figures are from our Gexa review, updated October 5, 2026. Complaint counts are raw totals, while the PUCT rating adjusts for size.
Keep readingRead our full Gexa Energy review Keep readingRhythm is seventh of 25. See who beat itDoes Rhythm Energy buy back solar power?
Yes. PowerShift Solar Buyback 12 credits extra power by time of day. Rooftop panels make the most power around midday, and Rhythm’s 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. credit is its lowest, about 2.5¢ per kWh. Its evening credits run much higher.
From Rhythm’s fact labels dated October 5, 2026, and its terms of service (version 9.0). Buyback rates shift over time, so confirm the current credit on the label before signing.
Energy charge only, from Rhythm’s Dallas fact label. Houston pays slightly more and credits slightly more. Delivery and base charges are extra.
Your extra kWh times Rhythm’s credit for that time of day. Most rooftop solar flows back around midday.
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- Credits only offset your energy charges.
- Extra credits roll forward while you stay on an eligible plan. They have no cash value.
- You need an interconnection agreement and a solar-ready meter. Homes that send back more than they use for 6 months in a row can be dropped with 30 days’ notice.
- Cancel fee: $20 for each month left on the contract.
Rhythm Energy questions, answered
Is Rhythm Energy a good electricity provider?
It's good, by our numbers. Rhythm scores 73 out of 100 on our public-records scorecard. Every plan is 100% renewable, its 12-month plan costs about 12.5¢ at 1,000 kWh and it has no state penalties. Points came off for a 3-of-5 complaint rating, the lack of a BBB letter grade and four extra fees.
What is Rhythm Energy's phone number?
Call 1-888-7RHYTHM (1-888-774-9846), weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., per its terms of service. During an outage, call Oncor at 1-888-313-4747 or CenterPoint at 713-207-2222, depending on where you live.
Is Rhythm Energy really 100% renewable?
Every Rhythm plan on Power to Choose lists 100% renewable content on its fact label, as of October 5, 2026. That includes its cheapest simple plan, Digital Choice 12.
How much does Rhythm charge to cancel?
$20 for each whole month left in your contract, so leaving early in a 12-month plan costs more than $200. First-time customers can cancel free within 30 days, and there's no fee if you move and give a forwarding address.
What is Rhythm's cheapest plan?
At 1,000 kWh, Max Saver 24 is cheapest, at 8.7¢ in Dallas and 8.3¢ in Houston. That price depends on a $125 credit, paid only in months you reach 1,000 kWh. The simple Digital Choice 12 costs 12.5¢ in Dallas and 12.3¢ in Houston.
How many complaints does Rhythm get?
The PUCT logged 54 complaints about Rhythm from April through September 2026, and billing was the top issue, with 29. For its size, Rhythm earns a 3 of 5 complaint rating, the middle group. At the BBB, it has 29 complaints in the past three years.
Has Rhythm Energy been fined?
We found no state penalties against Rhythm since it was licensed in October 2020. The BBB has flagged its “best” and “lowest” price ads, saying claims like that need proof.
Why doesn't Rhythm have a BBB rating?
The BBB says it doesn't have enough information to issue a rating. Under our method, a missing grade earns 2 of 5 points, and we say so.
What happens when my Rhythm contract ends?
Rhythm sends one notice at least 14 days before your contract ends, by mail or email. If you don't pick a new plan, you move to a monthly default plan whose fact label comes with the notice. See what to do before your contract ends.
Is Rhythm better than Gexa?
On our scorecard, Gexa edges ahead, 74 to 73. Both are 100% renewable at about 12.4¢. Rhythm has no arbitration clause and 30 days to cancel free; Gexa has a better complaint rating and more years in Texas.
Does Rhythm Energy have a solar buyback plan?
Yes. PowerShift Solar Buyback 12 credits extra solar power by time of day: about 2.5¢ per kWh from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when panels make the most, and up to about 21¢ in Dallas from 7 to 10 p.m. Credits only offset energy charges. This isn’t part of our score.
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Sources and updates
Sources (10)
- Rhythm Ops, LLC, Terms of service, version 9.0: fees, deposits, the free-cancel rule and contract-end notices.
- Rhythm Ops, LLC, Digital Choice 12 fact label, Dallas (version 11.0, October 5, 2026): prices, charges, the 30-day cancel and the $20 monthly cancel fee.
- Rhythm Ops, LLC, Digital Choice 12 fact label, Houston.
- Power to Choose (PUCT), plan listings and fact labels: every plan for ZIP 75201 and 77002, captured October 5, 2026.
- Public Utility Commission of Texas, Customer Complaint Statistics: complaint counts, April 1 to September 30, 2026.
- Power to Choose (PUCT), Retail Electric Provider Complaint Scorecard: the September 2026 size-adjusted complaint ratings and license dates.
- Better Business Bureau, Rhythm Energy profile, checked October 5, 2026.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: the Texas average residential price of 15.88¢ per kWh, July 2026.
- Rhythm Energy, PowerShift Solar Buyback 12 fact label, Dallas, October 5, 2026.
- Rhythm Energy, PowerShift Solar Buyback 12 fact label, Houston, October 5, 2026.
Changelog · last updated October 16, 2026 · 6 updates
- October 16, 2026: Updated the chart and every count to the 25 companies we now score; Rhythm is now seventh of 25, and its score history notes the change. The solar note now covers the 10 companies whose solar plans we compared on October 5. An old link now goes straight to its current address. Rhythm’s score is unchanged.
- October 13, 2026: Added a quick decision box, yearly money-at-stake lines in the tools and next-step links. Added a score history box. Rewrote parts of the review in our own words, reworded our trust note so it stays true if we add partner links, and linked our city rate and contract-ending guides plus a full list of Texas guides. No figures or scores changed.
- October 12, 2026: Moved to theday.company/tx/rhythm-energy-reviews; the old address forwards here. Updated links to our renamed Texas guides. No figures or scores changed.
- October 5, 2026 (solar update): Added a solar buyback section: every Rhythm solar plan and its credit in Dallas and Houston, a calculator for what your extra power earns, and a chart comparing credits with what you pay. Each company in the 10-company chart now links to its review. Rhythm’s score is unchanged.
- October 5, 2026 (update): Gexa rose from 72 to 74 and Green Mountain from 68 to 70 after we confirmed their terms describe a bill-help fund, so we updated the 10-company chart. Gexa now edges Rhythm, 74 to 73, so Rhythm is fifth of 10; we updated the Gexa comparison. Rhythm’s score is unchanged.
- October 5, 2026: Review published. Score: 73 out of 100. Prices from Power to Choose fact labels for ZIP 75201 and 77002, captured October 5, 2026.
How to cite this page: The Day Company, "Is Rhythm Energy any good? Our 2026 review", updated October 16, 2026, https://theday.company/tx/rhythm-energy-reviews.
Scores use public records only and the same formula for every company; see how we score. Prices are Rhythm's own fact-label averages for the ZIP codes shown and change often; your price depends on your address and plan. The Day Company is not affiliated with Rhythm Energy or any retail electric provider. No company can pay for placement or a better score.