Provider comparison · Texas 2026

Gexa Energy vs APGE.

Two of Texas's most-shopped retail providers, head to head. Rates, plan counts, customer ratings — the math, then the plans.

Updated September 2026 Enri Zhulati Live PUCT-registered plan data

Editorial framing

What this matchupmeans.

NextEra-backed bill-credit specialist vs. Texas-owned independent. National-utility supply backing vs. local independence.

Gexa Energy

Pick Gexa Energy if...

  • You hit the 1,000-1,200 kWh band and want NextEra-backed 100% renewable.
APGE

Pick APGE if...

  • You want a Texas-owned independent without bill-credit threshold games.
  • You prefer transparent straight-rate pricing.

When the numbers are close

Gexa's headline rate beats APGE in the credit band by 1-2¢. APGE is the more honest pricing model if you can't reliably optimize usage.

Category by category.

Category Gexa Energy APGE Winner
Lowest rate (¢/kWh) 6.7¢ 6.6¢ APGE
Average rate (¢/kWh) 13.5¢ 14.3¢ Gexa Energy
Plan count 7 18 APGE
Customer rating 4.7/5 4.4/5 Gexa Energy
Reviews 27,000 · Google 3,580 · Google Gexa Energy
100% green plans
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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.

Gexa Energy

Gexa Energy top plans

1
Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy

Eco Saver Plus 12

100% green
Rate
6.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$67

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
  • $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
  • 60 Day Happiness Guarantee
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2
Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy

Saver Plus 12

Rate
6.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$67

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 30% green
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3
Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy

Eco Saver Value 12

100% green
Rate
13.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$138

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
  • $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 750kWh
  • 60 Day Happiness Guarantee
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APGE

APGE top plans

1
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 12

Rate
6.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$66

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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2
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 9

Rate
6.60¢
Term
9 Months
$1000 kWh
$66

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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3
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 24

Rate
7.30¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$73

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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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 APGE if

  • You want the lowest rate (6.6¢ vs 6.7¢)
  • You want more options (18 plans vs 7)

Gexa Energy vs APGE: see plans at your address

Rates and plan availability vary by ZIP and TDU territory. Enter your ZIP to see what each provider offers on your meter — at your real usage.

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