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Provider comparison · Texas 2026

APGE 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.

APGE

APGE

Est. 2002 · Houston, TX

Lowest rate

6.6¢

Plans

18

Rating

4.4/5

American Power & Gas of Texas. Straight-rate plans with bill-credit products branded 'SimpleSaver'.

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Energy Texas

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.

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Our take

By the numbers APGE edges out Energy Texas.

APGE 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 APGE Energy Texas Winner
Lowest rate (¢/kWh) 6.6¢ 6.8¢ APGE
Average rate (¢/kWh) 14.3¢ 12.5¢ Energy Texas
Plan count 18 7 APGE
Customer rating 4.4/5 4.4/5 Tie
Reviews 3,580 · Google 968 · Google APGE
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.

APGE

APGE top plans

1
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 12

Rate
6.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$66

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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2
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 9

Rate
6.60¢
Term
9 Months
$1000 kWh
$66

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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3
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 24

Rate
7.30¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$73

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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Energy Texas

Energy Texas top plans

1
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

The Lone Saver Plus 12

100% green
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • ✓ 100% green energy
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2
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

The Lone Saver Plus 24

100% green
Rate
7.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$72

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • ✓ 100% green energy
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3
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

Texas Bright 16

100% green
Rate
13.50¢
Term
16 Months
$1000 kWh
$135

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • ✓ 100% green energy
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Bottom line

Which one should you pick?

Pick APGE if

  • ✓You want the lowest rate (6.6¢ vs 6.8¢)
  • ✓You want more options (18 plans vs 7)

Pick Energy Texas if

  • ✓You want 100% green energy plans

APGE vs Energy Texas: see plans at your address

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