Just Energy
A Canadian-headquartered energy company offering residential electricity plans in Texas with an emphasis on green energy options.
Pros
- + Green energy options for environmentally conscious customers
- + Long operational history
- + Available in three major TDU territories
Cons
- – History of financial difficulties and restructuring
- – Rates are often higher than competitors
- – Door-to-door sales tactics have drawn complaints
- – Not available in TNMP territory
Service Territory
Plan Types
Just Energy Overview
Just Energy is a Canadian energy company that has been operating in the Texas electricity market for over two decades. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Toronto, the company expanded into the U.S. deregulated markets and established a presence in Texas. Just Energy has positioned itself partly around green energy, offering a JustGreen program that lets customers add renewable energy offsets to their plans.
The company went through significant financial restructuring in recent years, which is worth noting for anyone considering them as a provider. They emerged from the process and continue to operate, but the history is relevant context.
Plan Options
Just Energy offers several plan types for Texas customers:
- Fixed-rate plans — Locked-in pricing for terms that typically range from 12 to 36 months. These plans may include an option to add JustGreen renewable energy credits for an additional cost.
- Variable-rate plans — Month-to-month pricing that fluctuates with market conditions. No contract required.
- JustGreen add-on — An optional program that allows you to offset a percentage of your electricity with renewable energy credits. This is added on top of your base plan rate.
What to Watch For
Just Energy’s financial history is the most important thing to research before signing up. The company went through a restructuring process that raised questions about long-term stability. While they continue to operate under PUCT regulation and your electricity supply is protected regardless of your provider’s financial situation, it’s still a factor worth considering.
Pricing is another area where Just Energy has received criticism. Their rates are frequently higher than what you’ll find from Texas-focused competitors. The JustGreen program adds cost on top of already elevated base rates, so if green energy is your priority, compare against dedicated renewable providers like Green Mountain Energy or Chariot Energy, which often offer lower all-in prices for clean electricity.
Just Energy has also drawn complaints about door-to-door sales practices. If a representative shows up at your home, there’s no obligation to sign up on the spot. Take the plan details, compare them against other options, and make your decision on your own timeline.
Always check the Electricity Facts Label at the kWh level that matches how much your home typically draws before committing to any plan.
Service Territory
Just Energy serves customers in Oncor (Dallas-Fort Worth), CenterPoint (Houston), and AEP Texas (Corpus Christi, South Texas) territories. They are not currently available in TNMP areas.
Current Just Energy Plans
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