TXU Energy
Clear Deal 12
Rate
13.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$135
Rates as of July 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 Just Energy.
Two of Texas's most-shopped retail providers, head to head. Rates, plan counts, customer ratings — the math, then the plans.
Updated July 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
13.5¢
Plans
10
Rating
4.7/5
Texas's largest REP. Free Nights, Solar Days, and Cash Back Loyalty rewards.
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Just Energy
Est. 1997 · Houston, TX
Lowest rate
6.2¢
Plans
14
Rating
4/5
One of the largest retailers in North America. Broad product set from bill-credit to "Basics" no-frills plans.
View Just Energy plansOur take
By the numbers Just Energy edges out TXU Energy.
Just Energy 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 Texas's largest REP by customer count; Just Energy is one of the largest, but post-restructuring (2021 CCAA filing in Canada, Chapter 15 in the U.S.) operates at a smaller scale than its peak. This is mostly a stability vs. price comparison.
Pick TXU Energy if...
- ✓You want a financially stable, large-brand REP backed by Vistra's balance sheet.
- ✓You care about rewards (Cash Back Loyalty) and named-product features (Free Nights, Solar Days).
- ✓You don't want to evaluate a restructured company's post-Uri operating record.
Pick Just Energy if...
- ✓You want a Just Energy bill-credit product priced below TXU's equivalents and accept the operating-history caveats.
- ✓You're a Spanish-language-first household — Just Energy's sub-brands (Amigo, Tara) have specific cultural fit that TXU doesn't.
When the numbers are close
TXU's pricing strategy is rewards-funded; Just Energy's is bill-credit-funded. Pick TXU if you'll use the rewards. Pick Just only with a fixed-rate plan — variable Just products got hit hardest during Winter Storm Uri.
Category by category.
| Category | TXU Energy | Just Energy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rate (¢/kWh) | 13.5¢ | 6.2¢ | Just Energy |
| Average rate (¢/kWh) | 17.6¢ | 14.6¢ | Just Energy |
| Plan count | 10 | 14 | Just Energy |
| Customer rating | 4.7/5 | 4/5 | TXU Energy |
| Reviews | 9,920 · Google | 4,500 · 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
Clear Deal 24
Rate
14.50¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
TXU Energy
Solar Value 12
Rate
14.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 25% green
Just Energy top plans
Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12
Rate
6.20¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$62
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 31% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Just Energy
Smart Choice - 24
Rate
7.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$74
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 31% green
- ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Just Energy
Power Plus - 12
Rate
8.70¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$87
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ $100 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
- ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
Bottom line
Which one should you pick?
Pick TXU Energy if
- ✓Customer ratings matter (4.7/5 vs 4/5)
Pick Just Energy if
- ✓You want the lowest rate (6.2¢ vs 13.5¢)
- ✓You want more options (14 plans vs 10)
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