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 Reliant.
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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Reliant
Est. 2000 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
11.9¢
Plans
10
Rating
4.6/5
NRG's flagship Texas REP. Broad portfolio from Basic Power to Pure Power; strong app.
View Reliant plansOur take
By the numbers 4Change Energy edges out Reliant.
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.
NRG's polished mainstream brand vs. one of Texas's most aggressive bill-credit retailers. Reliant emphasizes brand and tech; 4Change emphasizes headline rate plus a charity-tie.
Pick Reliant if...
- ✓You reliably hit the 1,000 kWh credit band and want the lowest possible headline rate.
- ✓You appreciate the charity-tie marketing.
Pick 4Change Energy if...
- ✓You'll actually use the Reliant mobile app.
- ✓Your monthly usage isn't a steady 1,000-1,200 kWh.
When the numbers are close
4Change typically beats Reliant on headline rate by 2-4¢ when you hit the credit band, and loses by 2-4¢ when you don't. Reliant is the consistent-bill choice; 4Change is the optimized-usage choice.
Category by category.
| Category | 4Change Energy | Reliant | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.5¢ | 11.9¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.2¢ | 15.3¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 12 | 10 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 | Reliant |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 6,000 · 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
Reliant top plans
Reliant
Power Savings 12 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Power Savings 24 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Pure Power 24 plan
Rate
14.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$144
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 24% green
- ✓ Low fixed energy charge and No gimmicks
- ✓ 90-day satisfaction guarantee
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 11.9¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 10)
Pick Reliant if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5)
4Change Energy vs Reliant: see plans at your address
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