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 Constellation.
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.
View Frontier Utilities plans
Constellation
Est. 1999 · Baltimore, MD
Lowest rate
13.1¢
Plans
4
Rating
4.6/5
Exelon subsidiary. Large national brand with Texas fixed and renewable plans.
View Constellation plansOur take
By the numbers Frontier Utilities edges out Constellation.
Frontier Utilities 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.
Aggressive Texas-only bill-credit retailer vs. Exelon-backed multi-state national brand. Headline rate vs. national-scale stability.
Pick Frontier Utilities if...
- ✓You consistently use 1,000-1,200 kWh and want the most aggressive Texas-only pricing.
Pick Constellation if...
- ✓You want maximum brand stability via Exelon's multi-state regulated parent.
- ✓You have existing Exelon relationships in other states.
When the numbers are close
Constellation prices 1-3¢ above Frontier on equivalent headline terms. The premium reflects national-utility brand stability. Pick Frontier for cost optimization; Constellation for stability.
Category by category.
| Category | Frontier Utilities | Constellation | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 13.1¢ | Frontier Utilities |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.5¢ | 13.8¢ | Constellation |
| Plan count | 6 | 4 | Frontier Utilities |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 | Frontier Utilities |
| Reviews | 16,383 · Google | 3,837 · 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
Constellation top plans
Constellation
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.10¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$131
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Frontier Utilities if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.8¢ vs 13.1¢)
- ✓You want more options (6 plans vs 4)
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.6/5)
Pick Constellation if
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