Best Texas providers · Low rates
Best providers for low rates in Texas.
The cheapest providers — ranked by lowest available rate at 1,000 kWh. Watch for plans that look cheap on paper but use bill credits to hit the marketing rate; those penalize anyone whose usage doesn't match the credit threshold.
Top 10 ranked
The 10 best providers for low rates.
| # | Provider | Lowest rate | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Just Energy 3.6/5 · 3,410 reviews Lowest rate | 6.2¢ / kWh | #1 | See plans |
| 2 |  APGE 4.4/5 · 1,820 reviews Most plans | 6.4¢ / kWh | #2 | See plans |
| 3 |  Energy Texas 4.7/5 · 980 reviews Highest rated | 6.6¢ / kWh | #3 | See plans |
| 4 |  4Change Energy 4.2/5 · 1,680 reviews | 6.5¢ / kWh | #4 | See plans |
| 5 |  Rhythm Energy 4.3/5 · 305 reviews | 6.6¢ / kWh | #5 | See plans |
| 6 |  Frontier Utilities 4.3/5 · 2,210 reviews | 6.8¢ / kWh | #6 | See plans |
| 7 |  Gexa Energy 4.1/5 · 2,960 reviews | 6.8¢ / kWh | #7 | See plans |
| 8 |  Cirro Energy 4.0/5 · 1,340 reviews | 6.8¢ / kWh | #8 | See plans |
| 9 |  Discount Power 3.9/5 · 1,190 reviews | 6.8¢ / kWh | #9 | See plans |
| 10 |  Reliant 4.0/5 · 4,620 reviews Most reviewed | 11.9¢ / kWh | #10 | See plans |
How we rank these
The Rank is each provider's position within this list — we rank these 10 providers by low rates, best first. It's not an absolute grade against the whole Texas market. The real customer rating, review count, and lowest rate are shown in each row so you can judge for yourself.
Decision frame
Right provider for low rates.
Best for
- Households committed to staying 12+ months
- Usage close to 1,000 kWh/month (where most marketing rates are calibrated)
Watch out for
- Bill-credit plans that only hit the marketing rate at exactly 1,000 kWh
- Variable rates can spike — confirm fixed if rate stability matters
- Low rate may come with a long contract and steep ETF
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