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 TXU 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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TXU Energy
Est. 1984 · Irving, TX
Lowest rate
13.5¢
Plans
10
Rating
4.7/5
Texas's largest REP. Free Nights, Solar Days, and Cash Back Loyalty rewards.
View TXU Energy plansOur take
By the numbers 4Change Energy edges out TXU Energy.
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.
Largest Texas REP vs. one of the most aggressive bill-credit retailers. TXU is rewards-funded straight-rate; 4Change is charity-tied bill-credit at the 1,000 kWh threshold.
Pick TXU Energy if...
- ✓You consistently use 1,000-1,200 kWh per month and want to capture the bill credit.
- ✓You like the charity-tie — 4Change donates to Texas non-profits at no rate premium.
Pick 4Change Energy if...
- ✓Your usage varies — TXU's rewards-funded model tolerates monthly variance.
- ✓You won't reliably hit the 1,000 kWh credit band where 4Change shines.
When the numbers are close
4Change's headline rate looks better in best-of lists; TXU's effective cost is more stable across usage variance. If your monthly usage is predictable, run the math at 4Change. If not, TXU.
Category by category.
| Category | 4Change Energy | TXU Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.5¢ | 13.5¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 13.2¢ | 17.6¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 12 | 10 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 | TXU Energy |
| Reviews | 14,000 · Google | 9,920 · 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
TXU Energy top plans
TXU Energy
Clear Deal 12
Rate
13.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$135
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ $50 bill credit when your usage is at least 800kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- ✓ 12-month term
TXU Energy
Clear Deal 24
Rate
14.50¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
TXU Energy
Solar Value 12
Rate
14.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 25% green
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 13.5¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 10)
Pick TXU Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
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