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 Constellation.
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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Constellation
Est. 1999 · Baltimore, MD
Lowest rate
13.1¢
Plans
4
Rating
4.6/5
Exelon subsidiary. Large national brand with Texas fixed and renewable plans.
View Constellation plansOur take
By the numbers 4Change Energy edges out Constellation.
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.
Editorial framing
What this matchupmeans.
Exelon-backed national brand vs. Dallas-based charity-tied bill-credit retailer. National stability vs. aggressive credit-band pricing with a mission angle.
Pick Constellation if...
- ✓You hit the 1,000 kWh credit band and want aggressive pricing.
- ✓You like the charity-tie at no premium.
Pick 4Change Energy if...
- ✓You want maximum financial stability and may consolidate utilities across states.
When the numbers are close
Constellation is meaningfully more expensive than 4Change in the credit band — sometimes by 2-4¢. Pick Constellation for stability, 4Change for optimized cost.
Category by category.
| Category | 4Change Energy | Constellation | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.5¢ | 13.1¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.2¢ | 13.8¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 12 | 4 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 | Constellation |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 3,837 · 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
Constellation top plans
Constellation
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.10¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$131
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 13.1¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 4)
Pick Constellation if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5)
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