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 Reliant.
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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Reliant
Est. 2000 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
11.9¢
Plans
10
Rating
4.6/5
NRG's flagship Texas REP. Broad portfolio from Basic Power to Pure Power; strong app.
View Reliant plansOur take
By the numbers Gexa Energy edges out Reliant.
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.
Editorial framing
What this matchupmeans.
Reliant (NRG) is the polished mid-tier brand with the best Texas retail app; Gexa (NextEra) leads with green plans and threshold bill credits. App-and-brand vs. green-and-credit-math.
Pick Reliant if...
- ✓You want 100% renewable from a real renewable-energy generator (NextEra) — Gexa's green credentials are structural, not marketing.
- ✓You hit the 1,000 kWh credit sweet spot consistently.
Pick Gexa Energy if...
- ✓You actually use the utility app — Reliant's is class-leading.
- ✓Your usage varies month to month — Reliant's straight-rate plans don't punish variability like Gexa's credit math does.
When the numbers are close
Gexa's marketed rates often look cheaper because of credit-math headline pricing. Compute your actual monthly bill at your true usage on both brands before deciding — Reliant's app makes that calculation easier than Gexa's marketing pages do.
Category by category.
| Category | Gexa Energy | Reliant | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 11.9¢ | Gexa Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.6¢ | 15.3¢ | Gexa Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 10 | Reliant |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 | Gexa Energy |
| Reviews | 27,000 · Google | 6,000 · 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
Reliant top plans
Reliant
Power Savings 12 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Power Savings 24 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Pure Power 24 plan
Rate
14.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$144
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 24% green
- ✓ Low fixed energy charge and No gimmicks
- ✓ 90-day satisfaction guarantee
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Gexa Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.8¢ vs 11.9¢)
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.6/5)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
Pick Reliant if
- ✓You want more options (10 plans vs 6)
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