Plans by type
Pick the structure that fits your home.
Most Texans only ever see "fixed vs. variable." There are five more variants worth knowing — each solves a specific problem (credit, EV charging, predictable cost, green commitment).
Top 8 picks
The eight plans we'd shop first.
Ranked by true cost at 1,000 kWh, EFL transparency, and provider complaint rate. No pay-to-rank. The score is our internal 0-10 grade combining rate, contract clarity, and provider track record.
| # | Provider & plan | Rate | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Smart Choice - 12 Just Energy · 3.6/5 | 6.2¢ / kWh | 8.6 | View deal |
| 2 |  SimpleSaver 11 APGE · 4.4/5 | 6.4¢ / kWh | 9.4 | View deal |
| 3 | SimpleSaver 12 APGE · 4.4/5 | 6.5¢ / kWh | 9.4 | View deal |
| 4 |  Maxx Saver Value 8 4Change Energy · 4.2/5 | 6.5¢ / kWh | 9.2 | View deal |
| 5 |  The Lone Saver Plus 12 Energy Texas · 4.7/5 | 6.6¢ / kWh | 9.7 | View deal |
| 6 |  Rhythm Max Saver 12 Rhythm Energy · 4.3/5 | 6.6¢ / kWh | 9.3 | View deal |
| 7 | Maxx Saver Value 12 4Change Energy · 4.2/5 | 6.6¢ / kWh | 9.2 | View deal |
| 8 |  Saver Plus 12 Frontier Utilities · 4.3/5 | 6.8¢ / kWh | 9.3 | View deal |
Browse by type
Seven plan structures. One fits your home.
Fixed rate Plans
A fixed rate locks your per-kWh price for the contract term — typically 12, 24, or 36 months.
Browse fixed rate plansVariable rate Plans
A variable rate can change month to month with the wholesale market.
Browse variable rate plansPrepaid Plans
Pay-as-you-go electricity.
Browse prepaid plansGreen Plans
Plans backed by Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Browse green plansFree Nights & Weekends
Free electricity during specified hours — usually 8 PM-6 AM weeknights, all day weekends.
Browse free nights & weekendsEV Plans
Discounted overnight rates designed for EV charging — typically a 4-6 hour window between midnight and 6 AM.
Browse ev plansNo deposit Plans
Plans that skip the credit-based deposit (typically $100-$400 for thin or low credit).
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