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Texas Electricity Provider Reviews
Every Texas electricity provider we review is graded on the same four criteria: price competitiveness, pricing transparency, customer experience, and renewal practices. Compare them side by side, then read the full review before you choose.
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Compare Texas Electricity Providers Side by Side
Every provider is graded on the same four criteria, not just advertised rates. Award winners are listed first, ordered by overall grade. Sort by grade or rate to compare. How we grade
Best for Long-Term Value
BKV EnergyOverall gradeA-PriceB+TransparencyAExperienceA-RenewalsA-Lowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 13.8¢/kWhBest at the Basics
Champion EnergyOverall gradeA-PriceBTransparencyAExperienceA-RenewalsALowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 13.2¢/kWhBest for Pet Owners
GoodCharlie EnergyOverall gradeA-PriceBTransparencyAExperienceB+RenewalsALowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 13.9¢/kWhBest for Maximum Savings
Rhythm EnergyOverall gradeB+PriceA-TransparencyC+ExperienceA-RenewalsBLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 12.2¢/kWhBest for EV Owners
Chariot EnergyOverall gradeBPriceB+TransparencyB-ExperienceB+RenewalsBLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 12.4¢/kWhBest for Green Energy
Green Mountain EnergyOverall gradeC+PriceC-TransparencyB-ExperienceA-RenewalsBLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 15.3¢/kWh- Overall gradeBPriceB-TransparencyC+ExperienceB+RenewalsBLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: —
- Overall gradeBPriceB+TransparencyB+ExperienceB-RenewalsBLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 11.8¢/kWh
- Overall gradeC+PriceCTransparencyC+ExperienceB+RenewalsC+Lowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 15¢/kWh
- Overall gradeC+PriceBTransparencyCExperienceBRenewalsCLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 12.4¢/kWh
- Overall gradeC+PriceCTransparencyC+ExperienceA-RenewalsB-Lowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 14.9¢/kWh
- Overall gradeCPriceC+TransparencyD+ExperienceBRenewalsCLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: —
- Overall gradeCPriceBTransparencyCExperienceC+RenewalsCLowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 12.4¢/kWh
- Overall gradeCPriceCTransparencyC-ExperienceA-RenewalsB-Lowest 12-mo. fixed rate: 18¢/kWh
The overall grade is our editorial judgment across all four criteria, not a simple average. Grades run A to D, A strongest, across Price Competitiveness, Pricing Transparency, Customer Experience, and Renewal Practices. Rates are each provider's lowest 12-month flat fixed-rate plan at 1,000 kWh in the Houston (CenterPoint) service area, refreshed daily. A dash means no qualifying plan was listed today.
Our top picks
Best Electricity Providers in Texas
Want the short answer? Six providers earned a 2026 editorial award. Our top picks explain why each one won and which households it fits best.
See our top picks- Best at the BasicsChampion Energy
- Best for Long-Term ValueBKV Energy
- Best for Pet OwnersGoodCharlie Energy
- Best for Green EnergyGreen Mountain Energy
- Best for EV OwnersChariot Energy
- Best for Maximum SavingsRhythm Energy
Head to head
Provider Comparisons
Deciding between two providers? We compare them on the same four criteria.
Our evaluation framework
How We Grade Texas Electricity Providers
Every provider is evaluated using the same published criteria, and providers cannot pay for favorable placement or improved grades. Grades run A to D, A strongest.
- 01
Price Competitiveness
Measures how competitive the provider's electricity rates are compared with the broader Texas market.
- 02
Pricing Transparency
Measures how straightforward and consumer-friendly a provider's pricing is, considering bill credit plans, teaser pricing, time-of-use plans, promotional pricing, and how easy it is for customers to understand what they will actually pay. This is not a measure of whether a provider is expensive or inexpensive.
- 03
Customer Experience
Measures enrollment, billing, customer service, digital tools, and overall account management.
- 04
Renewal Practices
Measures renewal pricing, renewal communication, and how providers treat existing customers after enrollment.
Before you choose
The Right Provider Is Only Part of the Decision
The plan you choose directly affects what you pay over the contract term. Before enrolling with any provider, understand how plans are structured and how your usage affects your bill.
Compare Electricity Plans
The differences between fixed-rate, bill credit, no-deposit, and time-of-use plans, so you can choose the option that fits your home and budget.
Read the guideHow to Read an Electricity Facts Label
How to compare plans fairly, spot pricing gimmicks, and understand the details that determine what you'll actually pay.
Read the guideUnderstand Your Electricity Usage
How your monthly usage affects plan pricing, and why the cheapest advertised rate may not be the lowest bill for your home.
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FAQ
Common Questions About Texas Electricity Providers
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