TXU Energy
Clear Deal 12
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ $50 bill credit when your usage is at least 800kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- ✓ 12-month term
Provider comparison · Texas 2026
TXU 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.
TXU Energy
Est. 1984 · Irving, TX
Lowest rate
13.9¢
Plans
8
Rating
4.7/5
Texas's largest REP. Free Nights, Solar Days, and Cash Back Loyalty rewards.
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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 plansOur take
By the numbers APGE edges out TXU Energy.
APGE 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.
Editorial framing
What this matchupmeans.
TXU is the largest REP in Texas (Vistra-owned); APGE (American Power & Gas of Texas) is a mid-sized privately-owned Houston REP. Scale and rewards vs. independent and transparent.
Pick TXU Energy if...
- ✓You want the largest customer base and most-recognized brand in the market.
- ✓You'll use TXU's loyalty mechanics — APGE has nothing equivalent.
Pick APGE if...
- ✓You want a Texas-owned independent retailer with a longer track record than most independents.
- ✓You prefer straight-rate pricing without rewards-funded markups.
When the numbers are close
APGE rarely beats TXU on the headline rate but doesn't fund a rewards program through that rate either. If you wouldn't redeem TXU rewards, APGE often wins on effective cost.
Category by category.
| Category | TXU Energy | APGE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 13.9¢ | 6.6¢ | APGE |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 17.5¢ | 14.3¢ | APGE |
| Plan count | 8 | 18 | APGE |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | TXU Energy |
| Reviews | 9,920 · Google | 3,580 · Google | TXU 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.
TXU Energy top plans
TXU Energy
Solar Value 12
Rate
15.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$155
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 25% green
TXU Energy
Smart 500 Start 12
Rate
16.10¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$161
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ $35 bill credit when you use 500 kWh
- ✓ 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- ✓ 12-month term
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 TXU Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)
Pick APGE if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.6¢ vs 13.9¢)
- ✓You want more options (18 plans vs 8)
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