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 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.
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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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 Gexa Energy.
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.
Two retailers with very different post-Uri trajectories. Just Energy restructured (2021 CCAA filing) and operates at smaller scale than peak; Gexa is a NextEra subsidiary with growing market share via aggressive green bill-credit pricing.
Pick Just Energy if...
- ✓You want NextEra-backed renewable pricing — Gexa is the largest U.S. renewable generator's retail arm.
- ✓You hit the 1,000 kWh bill-credit sweet spot consistently.
Pick Gexa Energy if...
- ✓You want a specific Just sub-brand product (Amigo Spanish-language support, Tara weekends-free).
- ✓You're comfortable with the post-restructuring operating history.
When the numbers are close
Gexa's parent (NextEra) is significantly more stable than Just Energy. Pick Just only if it has a specific product fit you can't get elsewhere.
Category by category.
| Category | Gexa Energy | Just Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 6.2¢ | Just Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.6¢ | 14.6¢ | Tie |
| Plan count | 6 | 14 | Just Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4/5 | Gexa Energy |
| Reviews | 27,000 · Google | 4,500 · 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
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 Gexa Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4/5)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
Pick Just Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.2¢ vs 6.8¢)
- ✓You want more options (14 plans vs 6)
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