This is a free service provided by UtilityOn
Simple ESI-IDs are just the beginning of our full electricity connection service!
UtilityOn lets you request, track, and manage all your meters across Texas with one simple process... and no waiting on hold with utility call centers!
Then relax as our team of Houston-based connection experts help fix any problems and send instant email updates while you focus on other work.
All for FREE in de-regulated areas (90% of Texas).
Frequently asked questions
Who can request an ESI-ID using this form?
Anyone can use our service to request an ESI-ID from any de-regulated Texas electricity utility. Our most common users are Texas home builders and electricians.
Which utilities does it work for?
You can request an ESI-ID from any de-regulated Texas electricity utility, including Centerpoint, Oncor, AEP, and TNMP.
How and when do I receive my ESI-ID?
We will email your ESI-ID as soon as it’s issued by the utility. In most cases this occurs the next business day.
Is it really free?
Yes, it’s totally free to request an ESI-ID. There are no fees or charges of any kind.
Seriously, what’s the catch?
There is no catch :-) We simply hope that at some point, you might be interested in trying our full UtilityOn electricity connection service which is also completely FREE in de-regulated areas of Texas.
How many ESI-IDs can I request?
You can request as many ESI-ID’s as you like. But if you need more than a few at once, it’s much faster to simply email us a list of all your addresses.
To request multiple ESI-IDs at once, signup for UtilityOn (our full service for electricity connections) - it’s completely free in de-regulated areas. Plus you get expert support to resolve issues, live email updates and more.
What kind of electricity meters do you support?
This form is designed for simplicity and so only allows for standard Temporary or Permanent meter ESI-ID requests. Please contact us for non-standard meter configurations which are supported by our full UtilityOn connection service.
What about electricity meters in regulated areas?
Our full UtilityOn meter connection service can help in regulated areas of Texas. A fee applies per home due to the extra complexity involved, and because regulated utilities do not provide subsidies to offset our costs in making your life easier!
Who or what is UtilityOn?
UtilityOn is an electricity connection service for Texas home builders that is 100% free in de-regulated areas.
We have a team of industry experts based in Houston who effectively act as your own personal concierge to quickly resolve any meter issues, minimizing delays to your build.
You’ll receive instant email updates to keep you informed while you focus on more important work, plus you can track and manage everything in your own simple online dashboard.
All at no cost in de-regulated areas covering 90% of Texas.
Why do you ask for my contact details?
We need to know where to email your ESI-ID once it’s been issued by the utility.
Why do you ask me to use a social account?
Social accounts are a quick, easy and secure way to provide your basic contact details (name, email and phone) without having to enter all your info then wait for a verification email to arrive with a link you need to click.