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 Energy Texas.
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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Energy Texas
Est. 2019 · Austin, TX
Lowest rate
6.8¢
Plans
7
Rating
4.4/5
100% renewable retailer based in Austin. No base charges, AutoPay/paperless credits.
View Energy Texas plansOur take
By the numbers Rhythm Energy edges out Energy Texas.
Rhythm 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.
Category by category.
| Category | Rhythm Energy | Energy Texas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 6.8¢ | 6.8¢ | Tie |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 11.8¢ | 12.5¢ | Rhythm Energy |
| Plan count | 6 | 7 | Energy Texas |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | Rhythm Energy |
| Reviews | 6,023 · Google | 968 · 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
Energy Texas top plans
Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 24
Rate
7.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$72
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Energy Texas
Texas Bright 16
Rate
13.50¢
Term
16 Months
$1000 kWh
$135
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 100% green energy
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick Rhythm Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
Pick Energy Texas if
- ✓You want more options (7 plans vs 6)
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