4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Rate
6.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$67
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- ✓ 12-month term
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
4Change Energy vs Energy Texas.
Two of Texas's most-shopped retail providers, head to head. Rates, plan counts, customer ratings — the math, then the plans.
Updated September 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
6.7¢
Plans
13
Rating
4.4/5
Donates to Texas charities; Maxx Saver Value 12 is consistently a category leader.
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Energy Texas
Est. 2019 · Austin, TX
Lowest rate
6.8¢
Plans
7
Rating
4.4/5
100% renewable retailer based in Austin. No base charges, AutoPay/paperless credits.
View Energy Texas plansOur take
By the numbers 4Change Energy edges out Energy Texas.
4Change Energy wins 2 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 | Energy Texas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.7¢ | 6.8¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.6¢ | 12.5¢ | Energy Texas |
| Plan count | 13 | 7 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 | Tie |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 968 · 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 8
Rate
7.20¢
Term
8 Months
$1000 kWh
$72
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 24
Rate
8.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$82
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
Energy Texas top plans
Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 24
Rate
7.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$72
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Energy Texas
Texas Bright 16
Rate
13.50¢
Term
16 Months
$1000 kWh
$135
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.7¢ vs 6.8¢)
- ✓You want more options (13 plans vs 7)
Pick Energy Texas if
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
4Change Energy vs Energy Texas: see plans at your address
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