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Texas PUC lowers the interest rate on customer deposits
Published Nov 13, 2026 · Last checked Nov 13, 2026 · Last changed Nov 13, 2026The Texas PUC set the interest rates that REPs pay on customer deposits and on overbillings for 2027.
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- Electricity sellers. Texas. Customer care, compliance, pricing.
The facts
- Energy Choice Matters reported the decision on Nov 6, 2026. It is in PUC Project 45319.
- The rate on customer deposits will be 3.68%. It is 4.12% now.
- The rate on overbillings and certain underbillings will be 3.78%. It is 4.34% now.
- The new rates apply for calendar year 2027.
- The PUC updates these rates once a year by a method set in its rules.
What it means for you
The rates a REP pays on deposits and overbillings change on Jan 1, 2027.
Sources
- Energy Choice Matters, trade publication, Nov 6, 2026.