Provider comparison · Texas 2026

Frontier Utilities vs Rhythm 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.

Our take

By the numbers Rhythm Energy edges out Frontier Utilities.

Rhythm 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.

Category by category.

Category Frontier Utilities Rhythm Energy Winner
Lowest rate (¢/kWh) 6.8¢ 6.6¢ Rhythm Energy
Average rate (¢/kWh) 14.5¢ 11.5¢ Rhythm Energy
Plan count 6 6 Tie
Customer rating 4.7/5 4.7/5 Tie
Reviews 16,383 · Google 6,023 · Google Frontier Utilities
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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

Frontier Utilities top plans

1
Frontier Utilities
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
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3
Frontier Utilities
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
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Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Energy top plans

1
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Max Saver 12

100% green
Rate
6.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$66

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
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2
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Max Saver 24

100% green
Rate
7.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$74

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
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3
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Saver 12

100% green
Rate
8.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$85

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
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Bottom line

Which one should you pick?

Pick Frontier Utilities if

  • You prefer the brand or have a referral — head-to-head, Rhythm Energy edges out on every category

Pick Rhythm Energy if

  • You want the lowest rate (6.6¢ vs 6.8¢)
  • You want 100% green energy plans

Frontier Utilities vs Rhythm Energy: see plans at your address

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