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 Payless Power.
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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Payless Power
Est. 2005 · Arlington, TX
Lowest rate
18.7¢
Plans
2
Rating
4.7/5
Prepaid specialist. No deposit, no credit check, same-day service.
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By the numbers Gexa Energy edges out Payless Power.
Gexa 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.
Category by category.
| Category | Gexa Energy | Payless Power | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 18.7¢ | Gexa Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.6¢ | 18.7¢ | Gexa Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 2 | Gexa Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | Tie |
| Reviews | 27,000 · Google | 24,025 · 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
Payless Power top plans
Payless Power
12 Month - Prepaid - No Deposit & No Credit Check
Rate
18.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$187
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ No deposit / no credit check
Payless Power
6 Month - Prepaid -No Deposit & No Credit Check
Rate
18.70¢
Term
6 Months
$1000 kWh
$187
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ No deposit / no credit check
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Gexa Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.8¢ vs 18.7¢)
- ✓You want more options (6 plans vs 2)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
Pick Payless Power if
- ✓You prefer the brand or have a referral — head-to-head, Gexa Energy edges out on every category
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