Gexa Energy
Eco Saver Plus 12
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
- ✓ $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Happiness Guarantee
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
Gexa Energy 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.
Gexa Energy
Est. 2002 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.8¢
Plans
6
Rating
4.7/5
NextEra subsidiary. Strong 100% renewable product line under the "Eco Saver" label.
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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 Gexa Energy.
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 bill-credit retailers with different ownership and locations. Gexa is Houston-based NextEra subsidiary; 4Change is Dallas-based independent with charity-tie. Similar credit-band pricing math.
Pick Gexa Energy if...
- ✓You're in Houston and want a Houston-based REP.
- ✓You specifically want 100% renewable backed by NextEra.
Pick 4Change Energy if...
- ✓You're in DFW and want a Dallas-based REP.
- ✓You appreciate the charity-tie at no rate premium.
When the numbers are close
Pricing math is comparable in the credit band. Pick on regional preference, renewable interest, or charity-tie. Either way, run real usage math before committing.
Category by category.
| Category | Gexa Energy | 4Change Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 6.5¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.6¢ | 13.2¢ | 4Change Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 12 | 4Change Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | Gexa Energy |
| Reviews | 27,000 · Google | 14,000 · Google | Gexa Energy |
| 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.
Gexa Energy top plans
Gexa Energy
Eco Saver Value 12
Rate
13.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$137
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 750kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Happiness Guarantee
Gexa Energy
Gexa Light Saver 12
Rate
14.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$144
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
- ✓ Clean energy at a fixed rate
- ✓ Eco-friendly power for your home
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 Gexa Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
Pick 4Change Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.5¢ vs 6.8¢)
- ✓You want more options (12 plans vs 6)
Gexa Energy vs 4Change Energy: see plans at your address
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