4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 8
Rate
6.50¢
Term
8 Months
$1000 kWh
$65
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
4Change Energy vs Amigo Energy.
Two of Texas's most-shopped retail providers, head to head. Rates, plan counts, customer ratings — the math, then the plans.
Updated July 2026 Enri Zhulati Live PUCT-registered plan data
At a glance
Provider snapshot.
Lowest rate, plan count, customer rating — at a glance for both providers.
4Change Energy
Est. 2012 · Dallas, TX
Lowest rate
6.5¢
Plans
12
Rating
4.4/5
Donates to Texas charities; Maxx Saver Value 12 is consistently a category leader.
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Amigo Energy
Est. 2002 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
15.4¢
Plans
5
Rating
4.4/5
Just Energy brand; Time-of-Use "Days Free" and "Nights Free" plans.
View Amigo Energy plansOur take
By the numbers 4Change Energy edges out Amigo Energy.
4Change Energy wins 3 of 4 head-to-head categories (lowest rate, average rate, customer rating, plan count). That said, the right pick depends on your usage profile and what you value — read the matrix below before you decide.
Category by category.
| Category | 4Change Energy | Amigo Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.5¢ | 15.4¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.2¢ | 16.2¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 12 | 5 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 | Tie |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 3,744 · Google | 4Change Energy |
| 100% green plans | — | — | |
| Month-to-month available | — | — | |
| Free nights/weekends | — | ✓ |
Plans
Top plans from each.
Lowest-bill plan from each provider at 1,000 kWh — the median Texas usage. Pricing varies by ZIP and TDU territory.
4Change Energy top plans
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Rate
6.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$66
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- ✓ 12-month term
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 24
Rate
7.50¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$75
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
Amigo Energy top plans
Amigo Energy
12th Month Free - 12
Rate
15.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$154
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 32% green
- ✓ Get your 12th month invoice free
- ✓ Simple Rate
Amigo Energy
Free Nights Plan - 12
Rate
15.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$156
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 22% green
- ✓ FREE electricity every day from 9 PM to 7 AM
- ✓ 10 Hours of Free Electricity
Amigo Energy
Simply Days Free - 24
Rate
16.10¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$161
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ FREE electricity every day from 9 AM to 4 PM
- ✓ 7 Hours of Free Electricity
- ✓ 24-month term
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 15.4¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 5)
Pick Amigo Energy if
- ✓You want free nights/weekends
- ✓You prefer the brand or have a referral — head-to-head, 4Change Energy edges out on every category
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