Plan type · Green
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.
Top 10 ranked
The 10 green plans we'd shop first.
| # | Provider & plan | Rate | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Eco Saver Plus 12 Gexa Energy · 4.1/5 | 7.4¢ / kWh | 9.1 | View deal |
| 2 |  The Lone Saver 12 Energy Texas · 4.7/5 | 8.3¢ / kWh | 9.7 | View deal |
| 3 |  Rhythm Saver 12 Rhythm Energy · 4.8/5 | 8.3¢ / kWh | 9.8 | View deal |
| 4 | Texas Bright 12 Energy Texas · 4.7/5 | 13.8¢ / kWh | 6.8 | View deal |
| 5 | Texas Bright 24 Energy Texas · 4.7/5 | 14.5¢ / kWh | 6.4 | View deal |
| 6 |  Luminous Green 12 Atlantex Power · 4.2/5 | 14.6¢ / kWh | 5.9 | View deal |
| 7 | Texas Bright 36 Energy Texas · 4.7/5 | 14.7¢ / kWh | 6.3 | View deal |
| 8 | Simply Green 13 Rhythm Energy · 4.8/5 | 15.2¢ / kWh | 6.1 | View deal |
| 9 | Gexa Light Saver 12 Gexa Energy · 4.1/5 | 15.2¢ / kWh | 5.4 | View deal |
| 10 | Eco Saver Value 12 Gexa Energy · 4.1/5 | 15.5¢ / kWh | 5.2 | 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
7 retailers offering green plans.
By city
Green plans in major Texas cities
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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