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Green electricity plans in Texas.

Plans backed by Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). 100% green plans match every kWh you use with a REC from Texas wind/solar. The wires are the same — the accounting differs.

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Lowest rate 6.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh
Average 14.1¢ across 24 plans
Highest 21.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh

Top 10 ranked

The 10 green plans we'd shop first.

# Provider & plan Rate Score
1
Energy Texas

The Lone Saver Plus 12

Energy Texas · 4.7/5

6.6¢

/ kWh

 9.7 View deal
2
Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Max Saver 12

Rhythm Energy · 4.3/5

6.6¢

/ kWh

 9.3 View deal
3
Gexa Energy

Eco Saver Plus 12

Gexa Energy · 4.1/5

6.8¢

/ kWh

 9.1 View deal
4
Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Max Saver 24

Rhythm Energy · 4.3/5

7.4¢

/ kWh

 9.3 View deal
5
Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Saver 12

Rhythm Energy · 4.3/5

8.5¢

/ kWh

 8.7 View deal
6
Atlantex Power

Luminous Green 12

Atlantex Power · 4.2/5

13.1¢

/ kWh

 5.8 View deal
7
Energy Texas

Texas Bright 12

Energy Texas · 4.7/5

13.2¢

/ kWh

 6.3 View deal
8
Energy Texas

Texas Bright 13

Energy Texas · 4.7/5

13.6¢

/ kWh

 6.0 View deal
9
Gexa Energy

Eco Saver Value 12

Gexa Energy · 4.1/5

13.7¢

/ kWh

 5.4 View deal
10
Energy Texas

Texas Bright 24

Energy Texas · 4.7/5

14.0¢

/ kWh

 5.8 View deal

Decision frame

Right plan for the right home.

Best for

  • Households committed to renewable sourcing
  • Offsetting carbon footprint
  • Supporting Texas wind & solar buildout

Watch out for

  • REC quality varies — Texas-sourced RECs > national
  • Some "green" plans are 6-20% green, not 100% — check the EFL
  • Premium over conventional plans is usually 0-2¢/kWh

Providers

5 retailers offering green plans.

Energy Texas

Energy Texas

4.7/5 · 6 plans

 Rhythm Energy

Rhythm Energy

4.3/5 · 6 plans

 Gexa Energy

Gexa Energy

4.1/5 · 6 plans

 Atlantex Power

Atlantex Power

4.2/5 · 2 plans

 Green Mountain

Green Mountain

4.3/5 · 5 plans

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Green plans in major Texas cities

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How "green" is your plan really?

100% renewablePartial green (25-50%)Standard
REC coverage Every kWh matchedPortion matchedNone
Rate premium vs. cheapest 0.5-1¢/kWh in Texas0.2-0.5¢/kWhBaseline
Funds new Texas wind/solar Yes (if Texas RECs)PartiallyNo
Carbon impact Neutral on paper (via RECs)ReducedGrid average
EFL "renewable" field 100%25-50% typical6-20% (grid mix)
Best fit Fully offsetting your footprintTesting the waterCheapest-plan shoppers

How it works

What 100% renewable actually means on your meter.

  1. 1

    The grid is one shared pool

    You cannot route "green electrons" specifically to your outlet. The electricity arriving at your house is whatever ERCOT is producing at that moment — a blend of natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar, coal, and batteries. That physics is the same regardless of your plan.

  2. 2

    Green plans buy Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

    A REC is a tradable certificate representing 1 MWh of renewable generation that actually entered the grid. When you sign up for a 100% renewable plan, your provider buys enough RECs to match every kWh you use. That money funds renewable generation on the grid.

  3. 3

    Look for Texas RECs, not out-of-state RECs

    Cheaper RECs from other states technically satisfy the accounting but do not fund Texas wind and solar. Look for plans that specifically source ERCOT-generated RECs — the EFL usually names the source.

  4. 4

    Verify the percentage — "green" is used loosely

    "100% green" means all your usage is REC-backed. "Green" alone can mean anything from 6% to 50%. Check the EFL renewable content field before signing.

  5. 5

    The premium is small in Texas

    Texas has 42+ GW of installed wind capacity — more than any other state. A 100% renewable plan in Texas is usually only 0.5-1¢/kWh above a conventional plan, and sometimes cheaper because wind generators dump excess at night at low prices.

Common questions

Quick answers on green plans.

Is a "100% renewable" electricity plan actually green?
It is green in the accounting sense, not in the routing sense. The grid is a shared pool — you cannot direct clean electrons to a specific address. What a 100% renewable plan does is buy Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) equivalent to your usage. Each REC represents 1 MWh of renewable generation that entered the grid somewhere. Your money funds that generation, which is real and measurable. It is not marketing — it is how renewable energy trading actually works.
Where does the electricity in my house really come from?
From the ERCOT grid, which is a real-time blend of everything currently generating in Texas. On a windy night that mix can be 40%+ wind. On a hot summer afternoon with low wind it is closer to 60% natural gas plus nuclear and solar. Your specific outlet always gets the same mix as your neighbor on any plan — the plan you choose affects how much money flows toward renewable vs. fossil generation, not which electrons arrive.
Are green electricity plans more expensive in Texas?
Usually not by much, and sometimes they are cheaper. Texas has 42+ GW of installed wind capacity — the most of any US state. Wind is cheap in ERCOT wholesale markets, especially at night when generation exceeds demand. The typical premium for 100% renewable is 0.5-1¢/kWh, which is $6-12/month on 1,200 kWh usage. During periods of surplus wind, some 100% green plans price below conventional plans.
What are Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?
A REC is a tradable certificate representing 1 megawatt-hour of renewable generation that actually entered the grid. When a wind farm produces power, it earns two things: the electricity (sold to the wholesale market) and the REC (sold separately to whoever wants to claim the environmental benefit). Buying a REC funds real renewable generation. The system is regulated — RECs cannot be double-counted, and each retires when used.
Why is Texas good for wind power?
Two reasons: wide-open geography with strong sustained wind (especially West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Gulf Coast), and an independent grid (ERCOT) that made permitting and grid-tie faster than most states. Texas passed California in installed wind capacity around 2006 and has led every year since. Wind typically blows harder at night in Texas, which pairs well with solar during the day — the two together cover a large share of the daily generation curve.
Do 100% renewable plans support Texas jobs?
When the plan sources Texas RECs, yes. Texas wind and solar sites employ operations, maintenance, and construction workers, plus supply-chain jobs in manufacturing. Plans that buy cheaper out-of-state RECs still satisfy the "100% renewable" claim on paper but do not fund Texas jobs specifically. The EFL usually names the REC source — look for "Texas RECs" or "ERCOT RECs" for local impact.
Can I combine solar panels with a 100% renewable electricity plan?
Yes, and it is a common combination. Your solar panels handle direct self-consumption (daytime) — that electricity is truly green because it comes from your own roof, no RECs needed. The 100% renewable plan handles your grid imports (nights, cloudy days) by matching them with RECs. Total effect: near-zero carbon footprint on paper. For solar buyback specifics, see the solar buyback plan guide.

2026 Texas market context

Wheregreen sits in the market right now.

100% renewable plans cover roughly 25-30% of new Texas residential signups, up from under 10% pre-2020. Texas leads the U.S. in wind generation and is second in utility-scale solar, so the renewable supply is genuinely there. Most green plans use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the accounting — your actual electrons are the same grid mix as everyone else, but every kWh you use is matched with a REC from a Texas wind or solar generator.

Common gotchas

  • Not all 'green' plans are 100%

    Some plans market themselves as green but are only 6-50% renewable. Always check the EFL for the actual renewable percentage.

  • REC quality varies

    Texas-sourced RECs are higher quality than national. Some plans use cheaper national RECs (or even international) to claim renewable status. Check the EFL.

  • Green premium is shrinking

    In 2018 green plans priced 1-3¢ above conventional. In 2026 the premium is often 0-1¢, and some 100% green plans (Rhythm, Energy Texas) beat conventional plans on rate. Don't assume green costs more.

  • REC vs. direct generation

    Owning RECs is different from having a power-purchase agreement with a specific wind farm. Most retail green claims are REC-based — that's standard and legitimate, but it's not the same as 'your electrons came from this turbine.'

Best fit

Austin-area tech worker in a 2,000 sq ft home who specifically wants to support Texas renewable buildout and is willing to pay a small premium.

Green plans in 2026 are competitive on rate; the household gets the environmental story and the financial cost is minimal (often near zero).

Worst fit

Family who picked a green plan because the marketing said 'wind powered' without realizing they signed up for a 50%-renewable variable-rate plan.

Got hit with summer rate spikes and learned the plan was half-and-half RECs, not the full renewable claim they expected.

Practical next step

Filter for 100% renewable + fixed-rate. Rhythm Energy and Energy Texas consistently lead on green-plan pricing. Compare those two against your current plan's rate.

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