Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Max Saver 12
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
Rhythm Energy vs APGE.
Two of Texas's most-shopped retail providers, head to head. Rates, plan counts, customer ratings — the math, then the plans.
Updated September 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.
Rhythm Energy
Est. 2020 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.8¢
Plans
6
Rating
4.7/5
Goldman Sachs-backed, 100% renewable on every plan. EV time-of-use and solar-buyback plans, plus a 30-day test drive.
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APGE
Est. 2002 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.6¢
Plans
18
Rating
4.4/5
American Power & Gas of Texas. Straight-rate plans with bill-credit products branded 'SimpleSaver'.
View APGE plansCategory by category.
| Category | Rhythm Energy | APGE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 6.6¢ | APGE |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 11.8¢ | 14.3¢ | Rhythm Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 18 | APGE |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | Rhythm Energy |
| Reviews | 6,023 · Google | 3,580 · Google | Rhythm 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.
Rhythm Energy top plans
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Max Saver 24
Rate
7.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$72
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Rhythm Energy
Rhythm Saver 12
Rate
8.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$89
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
APGE top plans
APGE
SimpleSaver 12
Rate
6.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$66
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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APGE
SimpleSaver 9
Rate
6.60¢
Term
9 Months
$1000 kWh
$66
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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APGE
SimpleSaver 24
Rate
7.30¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$73
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Rhythm Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
- ✓You want 100% green energy plans
Pick APGE if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.6¢ vs 6.8¢)
- ✓You want more options (18 plans vs 6)
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