Grid Priority Score

What is Grid Priority Score?

Not every neighborhood is treated the same when the Texas grid is under stress. Some areas are protected, like those near hospitals or fire stations. Others are more likely to lose power first and wait longer for it to come back.

Grid Priority Score shows how your address ranks during grid emergencies. Using real data, we give your home a score from 1 to 10. The higher the score, the more protected you are.

Whether you’re prepping for summer outages or just curious about where you stand, Grid Priority Score helps you make smarter, more informed energy choices with no guesswork and no jargon.

How it works

• Every address gets a Grid Priority Score from 1 to 100

• A higher score = higher priority during outages and repairs

• A lower score = more likely to lose power during blackouts or storms

• Scores are based on your proximity to critical infrastructure like hospitals, fire stations, and emergency services

• Designed for deregulated areas of the Texas grid

Common Questions

What is Grid Priority Score?

Grid Priority Score is a simple way to see how your address ranks for power outage risk. It tells you how likely you are to lose power—or how quickly it’ll come back—during emergencies like blackouts, storms, or grid failures.

How is my score calculated?

We use public data and utility infrastructure maps to estimate your address’s proximity to critical services like hospitals, fire stations, and water treatment plants. Areas closer to those services usually have higher priority when the grid is strained.

What does my score mean?

Scores range from 1 to 100.

• A higher score (80–100) means your address is less likely to lose power and more likely to be restored quickly.
• A lower score (1–30) means you’re more likely to experience outages or longer delays during repairs.
• It’s not a guarantee, but it’s a strong signal based on how the grid works.

Does a high score mean I’ll never lose power?

No. Grid Priority Score shows relative priority, not a promise. Even high-scoring areas can lose power in extreme situations. But they're more likely to be protected or restored faster when the grid is under stress.

Why does this only work in Texas?

Grid Priority Score is built for deregulated parts of the Texas energy grid, where we have access to the right infrastructure data. We’re working on expanding to other states in the future.

Is this the same as choosing a provider or energy plan?

No. Grid Priority Score is separate from your electricity plan. It’s about grid infrastructure—not pricing or providers. But knowing your score can help you plan better and ask smarter questions when shopping for electricity.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Just enter your address and we’ll show you your Grid Priority Score—no sign-up required.