StarTex Power
 | This article reads like a press release or a news article and is largely based on routine coverage or sensationalism. (December 2016) |
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| Industry | Energy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 in Houston, Texas |
| Defunct | June 20, 2018 |
| Fate | Acquired by Constellation |
| Headquarters | |
| Parent | Constellation (An Exelon Company) |
StarTex Power was a Texas-based retail electricity provider between 2004 and 2018. The company was headquartered in Houston, Texas.
History[]
Texas deregulated the electricity market in 2002. StarTex Power was founded in 2004 by Marcie and Bob Zlotnik.[1] Marcie previously served as president and director of Gexa Energy, a retail electricity provider she co-founded in 2001.[1] StartTex was purchased by Constellation Energy in 2011 and the StarTex brand was discontinued on June 20, 2018.[2]
The Company[]
StarTex Power served roughly 170,000 customers.[citation needed] The company sold its services to commercial and residential customers and collaborated with different companies to provide StarTex Power Green.
In 2009 StarTex Power was ranked #1 by JD Power and Associates for customer satisfaction.[3] In 2010, StarTex Power was a Pinnacle Award recipient by the Better Business Bureau for their customer care and ethical practices.[4] StarTex was also named a Houston Chronicle Top Workplace in 2010 after their launch of an employee stock ownership plan and for their continuing efforts to foster employee growth and encouragement.[5]
On May 27, 2011 Constellation Energy announced its intention to purchase StarTex Power, which was completed on June 1, 2011.[6] After the acquisition, StarTex kept its headquarters in Houston, where its 150 employees reside. [7]
See also[]
- StarTex Power Field
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b http://www.startexpower.com/home/about
- ^ https://blog.constellation.com/2018/06/20/startex-power-now-constellation/
- ^ http://www.houstonelectricrates.com/608/startex-power-customer-review-ranked-1-by-jd-power-and-associates/
- ^ http://www.cheaptexaselectricrates.com/2010/08/18/startex-power-receives-better-business-bureau-pinnacle-award/
- ^ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101111005140/en/StarTex-Power-Named-Houston-Chronicle-Top-Workplace
- ^ "Constellation Energy acquires StarTex Power" (PDF). StarTex Power. 2011-05-27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-05-04.
- ^ "StarTex Power to be acquired by Constellation Energy". POWERGrid International. 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
- Electric power companies of the United States
- Exelon