Texas Electricity Providers
Compare Texas REPs (Retail Electric Providers) serving the ERCOT deregulated market. See rates, contract terms, and what to watch for.
Compare rates from top Texas providers
How Texas electricity choice works
Texas has a unique deregulated electricity market managed by ERCOT. You choose your REP (Retail Electric Provider) while your TDU (Transmission and Distribution Utility) handles delivery.
- REPs sell the electricity. They compete for your business with different rates and plans.
- TDUs deliver the power. Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, and TNMP own the power lines.
- PUCT regulates all REPs. The Public Utility Commission of Texas licenses and oversees all providers.
- Check the EFL. Every plan has an Electricity Facts Label showing the true cost at different usage levels.
Major Texas Providers
These are the largest REPs in Texas, serving millions of customers across the ERCOT grid.
Gexa Energy
100% Green Best Renewable Value100% renewable energy at consistently low Texas rates
Reliant Energy
100% Green Best for RewardsNRG-backed provider with 90-day satisfaction guarantee and 24/7 support
Rhythm Energy
100% Green Best Modern Experience100% renewable energy with transparent pricing and excellent customer service
Green Mountain Energy
100% Green Best for Green EnergyAmerica's longest-serving 100% renewable energy retailer since 1997
TXU Energy
100% Green Best for Customer ServiceTexas's largest electricity provider with 140+ years of history
4Change Energy
100% Green Best for Social ImpactCharitable giving built into every bill with competitive Texas rates
Chariot Energy
100% Green 2024 REP of the Year100% renewable energy with transparent pricing and solar farm backing
TriEagle Energy
100% Green Best Simple Fixed RateLow fixed rates with straightforward pricing for Texas customers
Frontier Utilities
100% Green Best Budget OptionBudget-friendly rates with bilingual support and flexible payment options
Champion Energy
100% Green J.D. Power Award WinnerMultiple J.D. Power award winner backed by Calpine, America's largest natural gas generator
Discount Power
100% Green Budget Value PickBudget-focused provider with some of Texas's most affordable fixed-rate plans
Constellation
100% Green Major National ProviderNation's largest producer of carbon-free energy with competitive Texas electricity plans
Cirro Energy
100% Green Best Mobile AppEstablished Texas provider since 2001 with award-winning mobile app
Direct Energy
100% Green Major National ProviderEstablished national provider now part of the NRG Energy family
Energy Texas
100% Green Relaunched ProviderLegacy Texas provider relaunched by Rhythm Energy in 2025
Veteran Energy
Mission-DrivenSupporting veterans with every electricity bill since 2010
Amigo Energy
100% Green Best Bilingual ServiceBilingual Texas electricity provider since 2003
Payless Power
Best Prepaid OptionTexas prepaid electricity pioneer since 2005
Shell Energy
100% Green Exited MarketExited Texas residential market in March 2025
Ambit Energy
100% GreenMulti-level marketing electricity provider now owned by Vistra Corp (TXU's parent company)
Tara Energy
Established ProviderJust Energy subsidiary serving Texas since 2002
Pulse Power
Enrollment SuspendedFormer Shell Energy subsidiary - suspended new enrollments
Pennywise Power
Transitioned BrandLegacy brand transitioned to Discount Power
APG&E
Acquired ProviderAP Gas & Electric - acquired by Catalyst Power
Atlantex Power
New ProviderNewest Texas provider - launched October 2024
Just Energy
100% Green International ProviderInternational energy company serving Texas since 1997
100% Renewable Energy
These providers offer plans backed by 100% renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
TXU Energy
100% RenewableTexas's largest electricity provider with 140+ years of history
Reliant Energy
100% RenewableNRG-backed provider with 90-day satisfaction guarantee and 24/7 support
Gexa Energy
100% Renewable100% renewable energy at consistently low Texas rates
Green Mountain Energy
100% RenewableAmerica's longest-serving 100% renewable energy retailer since 1997
Frontier Utilities
100% RenewableBudget-friendly rates with bilingual support and flexible payment options
4Change Energy
100% RenewableCharitable giving built into every bill with competitive Texas rates
Rhythm Energy
100% Renewable100% renewable energy with transparent pricing and excellent customer service
Discount Power
100% RenewableBudget-focused provider with some of Texas's most affordable fixed-rate plans
TriEagle Energy
100% RenewableLow fixed rates with straightforward pricing for Texas customers
Constellation
100% RenewableNation's largest producer of carbon-free energy with competitive Texas electricity plans
Direct Energy
100% RenewableEstablished national provider now part of the NRG Energy family
Chariot Energy
100% Renewable100% renewable energy with transparent pricing and solar farm backing
Champion Energy
100% RenewableMultiple J.D. Power award winner backed by Calpine, America's largest natural gas generator
Cirro Energy
100% RenewableEstablished Texas provider since 2001 with award-winning mobile app
Energy Texas
100% RenewableLegacy Texas provider relaunched by Rhythm Energy in 2025
Just Energy
100% RenewableInternational energy company serving Texas since 1997
Amigo Energy
100% RenewableBilingual Texas electricity provider since 2003
Shell Energy
100% RenewableExited Texas residential market in March 2025
Ambit Energy
100% RenewableMulti-level marketing electricity provider now owned by Vistra Corp (TXU's parent company)
Important: Understand Texas Rates
- 1 Advertised rates are at 2,000 kWh. Most Texans use 1,000-1,200 kWh. A 10¢ plan at 2,000 kWh could be 13-14¢ for your home.
- 2 Check the EFL. The Electricity Facts Label shows rates at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh. Compare at YOUR usage level.
- 3 TDU charges are separate. Delivery charges from your TDU (Oncor, CenterPoint, etc.) add $30-60/month to your bill.
- 4 Watch for usage credits. Some plans give bill credits at high usage, making low-usage customers pay more.
How We Evaluate Providers
Information is gathered from verified sources including PUCT records, BBB profiles, and company websites. This page reports factual information including:
- Contract terms, rate ranges, and early termination fees
- Company background, parent company ownership, and PUCT license status
- Customer feedback themes from verified review platforms
Ratings are based on our weighted methodology: Customer Satisfaction (30%), Pricing (25%), Contract Flexibility (20%), Track Record (15%), and Transparency (10%).