US retail energy supplier

Rhythm Energy US

Headquartered in Houston, Texas and majority-owned by Brookfield Renewable Partners, Rhythm launched in March 2020 as a 100% renewable retail electric provider. Its product lineup is built around three modern Texas use-cases: solar buy-back, electric-vehicle off-peak charging and free-nights time-of-use plans.

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Founded 2020 Estimated 250,000+ Texas customers (2026) Houston, TX 1 state served

Founded

2020

Years in the US market

Customers

Estimated 250,000+ Texas customers (2026)

Households served

About

Who is Rhythm Energy?

Registered as Rhythm Ops, LLC, Rhythm Energy uses this legal name for state public-utility-commission filings and customer contracts. The trading name on bills is the shorter, more recognisable form.

The company is headquartered in Houston, TX, where it runs senior management, customer operations and regulatory liaison with state commissions.

Rhythm Energy was established in 2020. A longer track record means more years operating under state-commission rules and a wider history of customer feedback, billing and regulatory interactions.

Rhythm Energy is part of the Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX: BEP.UN, NYSE: BEP) group, which provides shared governance, financial backing and a broader pool of expertise in wholesale-market trading, hedging and regulatory work.

Service area

Where Rhythm Energy operates

Electricity

1 state

Service availability varies by zip code within each state. Eligibility depends on your local utility's deregulation status — check on Rhythm Energy's website with your zip code before enrolling.

Plan structure

What plan types does Rhythm Energy offer?

Power Shift

Free electricity nightly between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. weekdays plus all weekends. Designed for households that can shift heavy loads (dishwasher, dryer, EV charging) off-peak.

EV Charge & Save

Discounted overnight kWh window targeted at electric-vehicle owners, layered on a flat daytime rate.

Solar Buyback

Pays a 1:1 net-metering credit (up to 500 kWh/month) for surplus residential solar exports — one of the most competitive solar buy-back schemes in Texas.

Simple Rhythm 12 / 24

Straightforward fixed-rate plans for households with conventional usage patterns; the entry-level option in the Rhythm catalogue.

Renewable content: All Rhythm plans are matched 1:1 with Green-e certified RECs sourced from US wind and solar projects. Parent Brookfield Renewable owns and operates the underlying generation assets in many cases.

See current Rhythm plans & rates

Timeline

Rhythm Energy — key moments

2020

Rhythm Energy launches in Texas in March 2020 with PJ Popovic (ex-Direct Energy CEO) as founding CEO and Brookfield Renewable as majority backer.
2021

Texas Winter Storm Uri — Rhythm maintained supply and continued enrolling new customers; some early adopters cite Uri-era pricing transparency as a brand differentiator.
2022

Launches the Solar Buyback plan, becoming one of the first Texas REPs to offer a true 1:1 net-metering credit window for residential solar exports.
2024

Rhythm passes the 250,000-customer mark and adds EV-specific charging plans.

Contact

Reach Rhythm Energy customer service

Rhythm Energy's customer service handles enrollment questions, billing, switching and complaints. Have your account number from a recent bill ready to speed up the call.

For outages, call your TDU rather than Rhythm — CenterPoint (713-207-2222), Oncor (888-313-4747), AEP Texas (877-373-4858), TNMP (888-866-7456).
Rhythm publishes detailed Electricity Facts Labels and a real-time usage portal — pull both up before deciding between Power Shift, EV Charge or Simple Rhythm.

Customer service

1-888-743-4001

Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT

Rhythm Energy online account

Frequently asked

Rhythm Energy — answers to common questions

Rhythm Energy is regulated by the public utility commission in each state where it operates. Reliability is best judged against your own usage profile: read recent reviews, confirm the customer-service hours match when you actually need to call, and compare the unit rate against the utility's price-to-compare for your zip code.

Plans can typically be enrolled directly on Rhythm Energy's website or by calling 1-888-743-4001. Before signing up, always compare the unit rate (¢/kWh for electricity, $/therm for gas) against your utility's price-to-compare for your zip code.

You can switch your retail supplier at any time, though early termination fees (typically $50-$200) may apply if you are on a fixed-rate plan and within the contract term. Check your enrollment letter or Terms of Service for the exact figure. Switching back to your default utility supply is always free.