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 TXU 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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TXU Energy
Est. 1984 · Irving, TX
Lowest rate
13.5¢
Plans
10
Rating
4.7/5
Texas's largest REP. Free Nights, Solar Days, and Cash Back Loyalty rewards.
View TXU Energy plansOur take
By the numbers Gexa Energy edges out TXU Energy.
Gexa 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.
TXU is the largest REP by customer count; Gexa Energy is a NextEra Energy subsidiary — NextEra being the largest renewable-energy generator in North America. This matchup is rewards-and-brand vs. green-and-bill-credit.
Pick TXU Energy if...
- ✓You reliably use 1,000-1,200 kWh per month and want to capture Gexa's bill credit (effective rate is excellent in the sweet-spot band).
- ✓You want 100% renewable backed by a real generator (NextEra) rather than RECs from a non-utility broker.
Pick Gexa Energy if...
- ✓You don't want bill-credit math driving your monthly bill — TXU's plans are mostly straight per-kWh with rewards layered on top.
- ✓Your usage is unpredictable — TXU's plan structure tolerates monthly variation better than Gexa's threshold-based bill credits.
When the numbers are close
Gexa's plans look cheaper in best-of lists because of the bill-credit math; the effective rate at your actual usage is what matters. If you can't hit the credit threshold consistently, TXU's rewards-funded model is usually the better deal.
Category by category.
| Category | Gexa Energy | TXU Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 13.5¢ | Gexa Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.6¢ | 17.6¢ | Gexa Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 10 | TXU Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | Tie |
| Reviews | 27,000 · Google | 9,920 · 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
TXU Energy top plans
TXU Energy
Clear Deal 12
Rate
13.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$135
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ $50 bill credit when your usage is at least 800kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- ✓ 12-month term
TXU Energy
Clear Deal 24
Rate
14.50¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
TXU Energy
Solar Value 12
Rate
14.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 25% green
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Gexa Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.8¢ vs 13.5¢)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
Pick TXU Energy if
- ✓You want more options (10 plans vs 6)
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