Frontier Utilities
Saver Plus 12
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Happiness Guarantee
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
Frontier Utilities vs 4Change 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.
Frontier Utilities
Est. 2008 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.8¢
Plans
6
Rating
4.7/5
Private Texas REP focused on transparent bill-credit plans, often priced aggressively at 1,000 kWh.
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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.
View 4Change Energy plansOur take
By the numbers 4Change Energy edges out Frontier Utilities.
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.
Two of the most aggressive bill-credit retailers in Texas. Both consistently appear in quarterly best-of lists because of headline rate; both punish you if your usage falls outside the credit band. Houston-based Frontier vs. Dallas-based 4Change.
Pick Frontier Utilities if...
- ✓You're in Houston and want a Houston-based REP — Frontier has deeper local recognition in that market.
- ✓Frontier's specific bill-credit threshold matches your typical usage pattern.
Pick 4Change Energy if...
- ✓You're in DFW and want a Dallas-based REP — 4Change is HQ'd in Dallas with stronger DFW presence.
- ✓You value the charity-tie marketing — 4Change donates a portion of each bill to Texas non-profits at no premium to the rate.
When the numbers are close
Both follow the same bill-credit playbook with similar effective-rate math. Pick on local presence (Houston vs. DFW) or on the charity-tie if it matters to you. Either way, run the math at your actual monthly usage before committing — both will surprise you outside the credit band.
Category by category.
| Category | Frontier Utilities | 4Change Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 6.5¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.5¢ | 13.2¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 12 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | Frontier Utilities |
| Reviews | 16,383 · Google | 14,000 · Google | Frontier Utilities |
| 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.
Frontier Utilities top plans
Frontier Utilities
Saver Value Plus 12
Rate
13.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$137
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Frontier Utilities
Light Saver 12
Rate
14.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$143
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
- ✓ No gimmicks, no bill credits, fixed rate pricing
- ✓ 60 Day Happiness Guarantee
4Change Energy top plans
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 8
Rate
6.50¢
Term
8 Months
$1000 kWh
$65
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
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
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Frontier Utilities if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 6.8¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 6)
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