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 Reliant.
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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Reliant
Est. 2000 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
11.9¢
Plans
10
Rating
4.6/5
NRG's flagship Texas REP. Broad portfolio from Basic Power to Pure Power; strong app.
View Reliant plansOur take
By the numbers Frontier Utilities edges out Reliant.
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.
Reliant is NRG's polished flagship with the best Texas retail mobile app; Frontier Utilities is a private bill-credit specialist. Brand-and-app vs. headline-rate.
Pick Reliant if...
- ✓You consistently use 1,000-1,100 kWh and want to capture Frontier's bill credit.
- ✓Pure cost-focused shopping where the brand premium isn't worth it.
Pick Frontier Utilities if...
- ✓You'll use the Reliant app — it's the strongest customer-facing tech in Texas retail.
- ✓Your usage varies — Reliant's straight-rate plans don't punish variability.
When the numbers are close
Frontier's effective rate looks great in the credit sweet spot and bad outside it. Reliant's effective rate is more stable. The Reliant brand premium is 0.5-1.0¢ on equivalent terms.
Category by category.
| Category | Frontier Utilities | Reliant | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 11.9¢ | Frontier Utilities |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.5¢ | 15.3¢ | Frontier Utilities |
| Plan count | 6 | 10 | Reliant |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 | Frontier Utilities |
| Reviews | 16,383 · Google | 6,000 · 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
Reliant top plans
Reliant
Power Savings 12 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Power Savings 24 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Pure Power 24 plan
Rate
14.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$144
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 24% green
- ✓ Low fixed energy charge and No gimmicks
- ✓ 90-day satisfaction guarantee
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Frontier Utilities if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.8¢ vs 11.9¢)
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.6/5)
Pick Reliant if
- ✓You want more options (10 plans vs 6)
Frontier Utilities vs Reliant: see plans at your address
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