18 providers
Cheap Electricity Providers
Providers with the lowest headline rates in Texas. We tell you where the tradeoffs hide.
Highest rated
Top cheap providers providers.
Just Energy
One of the largest retailers in North America. Broad product set from bill-credit to "Basics" no-frills plans.
APGE
American Power & Gas of Texas. Straight-rate plans with bill-credit products branded 'SimpleSaver'.
4Change Energy
Donates to Texas charities; Maxx Saver Value 12 is consistently a category leader.
Energy Texas
100% renewable retailer based in Austin. No base charges, AutoPay/paperless credits.
Rhythm Energy
Goldman Sachs-backed, 100% renewable on every plan. EV time-of-use and solar-buyback plans, plus a 30-day test drive.
Frontier Utilities
Private Texas REP focused on transparent bill-credit plans, often priced aggressively at 1,000 kWh.
Gexa Energy
NextEra subsidiary. Strong 100% renewable product line under the "Eco Saver" label.
Cirro Energy
Owned by NRG. Sister brand to Reliant/Discount Power; focus on fixed-rate straight products.
Discount Power
NRG family brand. Bill-credit plans at 1,000 and 2,000 kWh thresholds.
TXU Energy
Texas's largest REP. Free Nights, Solar Days, and Cash Back Loyalty rewards.
Reliant
NRG's flagship Texas REP. Broad portfolio from Basic Power to Pure Power; strong app.
Atlantex Power
Texas brand of multi-state operator Atlantic Energy. Fixed-rate Luminous plans, no base charge, low fees; launched late 2024.
Constellation
Exelon subsidiary. Large national brand with Texas fixed and renewable plans.
Direct Energy
NRG subsidiary. Large national retailer; Live Brighter is the residential Texas line.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy brand; Time-of-Use "Days Free" and "Nights Free" plans.
Tara Energy
Smaller Just Energy brand; Weekends Free time-of-use products.
Green Mountain
NRG brand. One of the first 100% wind-powered retailers in Texas.
Payless Power
Prepaid specialist. No deposit, no credit check, same-day service.
FAQ
Common questions.
How do we pick the cheap providers?
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We weigh customer service (complaint volume from PUCT filings), EFL transparency, and the plans they actually sell. We never accept payment for placement.
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