Best Texas providers · Low rates
Best providersfor 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 10best providers for low rates.
| # | Provider | Lowest rate | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  APGE 4.4/5 · 3,580 reviews Lowest rateMost plans | 6.4¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #1 | See plans |
| 2 |  Rhythm Energy 4.7/5 · 6,023 reviews | 6.5¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #2 | See plans |
| 3 |  Energy Texas 4.4/5 · 968 reviews | 6.5¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #3 | See plans |
| 4 |  Frontier Utilities 4.7/5 · 16,383 reviews | 7.0¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #4 | See plans |
| 5 |  Gexa Energy 4.7/5 · 27,000 reviews Most reviewed | 7.0¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #5 | See plans |
| 6 |  4Change Energy 4.4/5 · 14,000 reviews | 7.0¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #6 | See plans |
| 7 |  Just Energy 4.0/5 · 4,500 reviews | 7.0¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #7 | See plans |
| 8 |  Discount Power 3.6/5 · 2,077 reviews | 7.1¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #8 | See plans |
| 9 |  Cirro Energy 3.6/5 · 1,653 reviews | 7.1¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #9 | See plans |
| 10 |  Reliant 4.6/5 · 6,000 reviews | 11.9¢ / kWh · cheapest area | #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 providerfor 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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