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 Rhythm 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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Rhythm Energy
Est. 2020 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.6¢
Plans
6
Rating
4.7/5
Goldman Sachs-backed, 100% renewable on every plan. EV time-of-use and solar-buyback plans, plus a 30-day test drive.
View Rhythm Energy plansCategory by category.
| Category | 4Change Energy | Rhythm Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.5¢ | 6.6¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.2¢ | 11.5¢ | Rhythm Energy |
| Plan count | 12 | 6 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 | Rhythm Energy |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 6,023 · 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
Rhythm Energy top plans
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Max Saver 12
Rate
6.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$66
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Max Saver 24
Rate
7.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$74
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Saver 12
Rate
8.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$85
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 6.6¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 6)
Pick Rhythm Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
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