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 Just 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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Just Energy
Est. 1997 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.2¢
Plans
14
Rating
4/5
One of the largest retailers in North America. Broad product set from bill-credit to "Basics" no-frills plans.
View Just Energy plansOur take
By the numbers Just Energy edges out Frontier Utilities.
Just Energy 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.
Editorial framing
What this matchupmeans.
Both lean heavily on bill-credit pricing structure. Just Energy is a post-restructuring multi-state brand; Frontier is a private Texas-only retailer. Multi-state restructured vs. Texas-native independent.
Pick Just Energy if...
- ✓You want a Texas-only retailer that lives in this market.
- ✓You're hitting the 1,000 kWh credit band reliably and want the most aggressive pricing.
Pick Frontier Utilities if...
- ✓Just Energy has a specific bill-credit product or sub-brand (Amigo, Tara) that fits your needs.
- ✓You want a multi-state brand if you may move out of Texas later.
When the numbers are close
Both punish out-of-band usage similarly. Frontier's Texas-only focus often makes it more responsive on customer-service issues; Just's restructuring is the main caveat.
Category by category.
| Category | Frontier Utilities | Just Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 6.2¢ | Just Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.5¢ | 14.6¢ | Tie |
| Plan count | 6 | 14 | Just Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4/5 | Frontier Utilities |
| Reviews | 16,383 · Google | 4,500 · 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
Just Energy top plans
Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12
Rate
6.20¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$62
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 31% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Just Energy
Smart Choice - 24
Rate
7.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$74
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 31% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Just Energy
Power Plus - 12
Rate
8.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$87
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ $100 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Frontier Utilities if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4/5)
Pick Just Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.2¢ vs 6.8¢)
- ✓You want more options (14 plans vs 6)
Frontier Utilities vs Just Energy: see plans at your address
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