Reliant
Power Savings 12 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of October 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
Reliant vs Amigo Energy.
Two of Texas's most-shopped retail providers, head to head. Rates, plan counts, customer ratings — the math, then the plans.
Updated October 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.
Reliant
Est. 2000 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
11.9¢
Plans
8
Rating
4.6/5
NRG's flagship Texas REP. Broad portfolio from Basic Power to Pure Power; strong app.
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Amigo Energy
Est. 2002 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
14.3¢
Plans
5
Rating
4.4/5
Just Energy brand; Time-of-Use "Days Free" and "Nights Free" plans.
View Amigo Energy plansOur take
By the numbers Reliant edges out Amigo Energy.
Reliant 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 | Reliant | Amigo Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 11.9¢ | 14.3¢ | Reliant |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 15.1¢ | 14.6¢ | Amigo Energy |
| Plan count | 8 | 5 | Reliant |
| Customer rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 | Reliant |
| Reviews | 6,000 · Google | 3,744 · Google | Reliant |
| 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.
Reliant top plans
Reliant
Power Savings 24 plan
Rate
11.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$119
Rates as of October 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ $75 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
- ✓ 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Reliant
Basic Power 12 plan
Rate
14.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$147
Rates as of October 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ No gimmicks, no bill credits, fixed rate pricing
- ✓ 90 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Amigo Energy top plans
Amigo Energy
Simply Days Free - 12
Rate
14.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$143
Rates as of October 2026 · verify on the EFL
Amigo Energy
12th Month Free - 12
Rate
14.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$143
Rates as of October 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 32% green
- ✓ Get your 12th month invoice free
- ✓ Simple Rate
Amigo Energy
Free Nights Plan - 12
Rate
14.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of October 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 22% green
- ✓ FREE electricity every day from 9 PM to 7 AM
- ✓ 10 Hours of Free Electricity
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Reliant if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (11.9¢ vs 14.3¢)
- ✓You want more options (8 plans vs 5)
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5)
Pick Amigo Energy if
- ✓You want free nights/weekends
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