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 Just 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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Just Energy
Est. 1997 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.2¢
Plans
14
Rating
4/5
One of the largest retailers in North America. Broad product set from bill-credit to "Basics" no-frills plans.
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What this matchupmeans.
Multi-state bill-credit retailer vs. Dallas-based charity-tied bill-credit retailer. Similar pricing playbooks, different ownership.
Pick Just Energy if...
- ✓You're in DFW where 4Change is HQ'd.
- ✓You appreciate the charity-tie at no rate premium.
Pick 4Change Energy if...
- ✓You want a Just sub-brand product (Amigo, Tara).
- ✓You're in Houston where Just has deeper local recognition.
When the numbers are close
Both use the bill-credit playbook. 4Change's post-Uri operating history is cleaner than Just's. Pick on regional preference or the charity angle.
Category by category.
| Category | 4Change Energy | Just Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.5¢ | 6.2¢ | Just Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.2¢ | 14.6¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 12 | 14 | Just Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4/5 | 4Change Energy |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 4,500 · 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
Just Energy top plans
Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12
Rate
6.20¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$62
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 31% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Just Energy
Smart Choice - 24
Rate
7.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$74
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 31% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Just Energy
Power Plus - 12
Rate
8.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$87
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ $100 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.4/5 vs 4/5)
Pick Just Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.2¢ vs 6.5¢)
- ✓You want more options (14 plans vs 12)
4Change Energy vs Just Energy: see plans at your address
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