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
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
Just Energy vs Constellation.
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.
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.
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Constellation
Est. 1999 · Baltimore, MD
Lowest rate
13.1¢
Plans
4
Rating
4.6/5
Exelon subsidiary. Large national brand with Texas fixed and renewable plans.
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What this matchupmeans.
Post-restructuring independent vs. Exelon's multi-state national brand. Just Energy is more aggressive on price; Constellation is more conservative on rate but financially much more stable.
Pick Just Energy if...
- ✓You want Just's bill-credit or sub-brand product (Amigo, Tara).
- ✓You're price-shopping and accept the operating-history caveats.
Pick Constellation if...
- ✓You want maximum financial stability behind your REP — Exelon parent is the safest in this matchup.
- ✓You may consolidate utility relationships across multiple states.
When the numbers are close
Constellation prices 0.5-1.5¢ above Just Energy on most equivalent terms. The premium buys you Exelon-grade balance-sheet stability vs. a brand that went through restructuring.
Category by category.
| Category | Just Energy | Constellation | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.2¢ | 13.1¢ | Just Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 14.6¢ | 13.8¢ | Constellation |
| Plan count | 14 | 4 | Just Energy |
| Customer rating | 4/5 | 4.6/5 | Constellation |
| Reviews | 4,500 · Google | 3,837 · Google | Just 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.
Just Energy top plans
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
Constellation top plans
Constellation
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.10¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$131
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Just Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.2¢ vs 13.1¢)
- ✓You want more options (14 plans vs 4)
Pick Constellation if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.6/5 vs 4/5)
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