Provider comparison · Texas 2026

TXU 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

Category by category.

Category TXU Energy Energy Texas Winner
Lowest rate (¢/kWh) 13.9¢ 6.8¢ Energy Texas
Average rate (¢/kWh) 17.5¢ 12.5¢ Energy Texas
Plan count 8 7 TXU Energy
Customer rating 4.7/5 4.4/5 TXU Energy
Reviews 9,920 · Google 968 · Google TXU Energy
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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

TXU Energy top plans

1
TXU Energy
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
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2
TXU Energy
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
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3
TXU Energy
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
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Energy Texas

Energy Texas top plans

1
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

The Lone Saver Plus 12

100% green
Rate
6.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$68

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
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2
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

The Lone Saver Plus 24

100% green
Rate
7.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$72

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
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3
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

Texas Bright 16

100% green
Rate
13.50¢
Term
16 Months
$1000 kWh
$135

Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 100% green energy
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Bottom line

Which one should you pick?

Pick TXU Energy if

  • You want more options (8 plans vs 7)
  • Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4.4/5)

Pick Energy Texas if

  • You want the lowest rate (6.8¢ vs 13.9¢)
  • You want 100% green energy plans

TXU Energy vs Energy Texas: see plans at your address

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