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Real 2026 ¢/kWh pricing from 8 major US retail energy providers — fixed-rate, variable, 100% green, and business plans. One audit, the best rate for your ZIP.

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900kWh/mo
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Current Est.
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Lowest → top rated → highest tier for every major US retail energy supplier. Verified 2026.

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Constellation

Retail electricity & natural gas · TX, NY, PA, OH, IL, MD, NJ, MA + 12 more
Term
6 / 12 / 24 / 36 mo
Smart Value 6
6-month
11.9¢/kWh
Short term
Smart Value 12
12-month
10.4¢/kWh
Best value
Smart Value 24
24-month
9.9¢/kWh
Most savings · price-lock
Green Power 36
36-month
11.2¢/kWh
Premium green
  • Nation's largest competitive retail supplier
  • Fixed-rate price lock for full term
  • Optional 100% green energy add-on
  • No enrollment, switching, or cancellation fees on most plans

Best for: Customers who want a national, Fortune 100-backed supplier with predictable monthly bills and a long-term price lock.

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Direct Energy

Retail electricity & natural gas · TX + 14 deregulated states
Term
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Live Brighter 12
12-month
11.5¢/kWh
Standard
Live Brighter 24
24-month
10.7¢/kWh
Best value
Free Power Weekends
12-month
10.2¢/kWh*
Most savings · weekend free
Green Power 36
36-month
11.9¢/kWh
Long-term green
  • 100% Free Weekends or Free Nights plans available
  • Refer-a-friend $50 bill credit
  • Auto-pay $5/mo discount on most plans
  • Air Miles rewards on every dollar billed

Best for: Households with high weekend or nighttime usage — the Free Weekends plan can cut effective rates by 25–30% if usage is timed.

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Reliant

Retail electricity (NRG-owned) · Texas only
Term
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Truly Free Nights 12
12-month
12.1¢/kWh
Night-free
Secure Advantage 12
12-month
10.9¢/kWh
Best value
Secure Advantage 24
24-month
10.3¢/kWh
Most savings · price-lock
Truly Free Weekends 36
36-month
11.7¢/kWh
Weekend-free
  • Top 3 Texas REP by JD Power satisfaction
  • Smart thermostat included on select plans
  • Truly Free Nights 8pm–6am, no monthly fee
  • Bilingual support and free same-day enrollment

Best for: Texas customers who want a brand-name REP with strong customer satisfaction and free-time-of-use options.

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TXU Energy

Retail electricity · Texas — largest REP in state
Term
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Simple Rate 12
12-month
11.8¢/kWh
Simple
Free Pass 12
12-month
10.6¢/kWh
Best value
Free Pass 24
24-month
10.1¢/kWh
Most savings · price-lock
Solar Buyback 36
36-month
12.4¢/kWh
Solar export credit
  • Largest electricity provider in Texas
  • MyAccount app with real-time usage tracking
  • Free pass days — no energy charges 1 day/week
  • Solar Buyback credits at full retail rate

Best for: Texas homeowners who want the dominant in-state brand, app-based usage controls, and solar export buyback options.

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Gexa Energy

100% renewable retail · Texas (NextEra-owned)
Term
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Eco Saver 12
12-month
10.4¢/kWh
Best budget green
Eco Saver Advantage 24
24-month
10.1¢/kWh
Best value
Eco Saver Premium 36
36-month
9.7¢/kWh
Most savings · 100% green
Solar Buyback 12
12-month
12.3¢/kWh
Solar export
  • 100% renewable energy backed by RECs on every plan
  • Owned by NextEra, the largest US wind/solar generator
  • $125 usage credit at 1,000+ kWh/mo on select plans
  • No deposit for qualifying customers

Best for: Texas customers who want the lowest-priced fully-green plans in the state, backed by the country's largest renewable generator.

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Green Mountain Energy

100% renewable retail · TX, NY, PA, NJ, IL, MA, MD, OH, NJ + DC
Term
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Pollution Free 12
12-month
11.6¢/kWh
Entry green
Pollution Free Premium 24
24-month
11.2¢/kWh
Best value green
Renewable Rewards 36
36-month
10.8¢/kWh
Most savings · price-lock
GoLocal Wind 24
24-month
12.4¢/kWh
Local wind sourced
  • America's longest-running 100% clean energy company (1997)
  • Sun Club nonprofit donates to community solar
  • Carbon-offset gas plans where available
  • B-Corp certified, EPA Green Power Partner of the Year

Best for: Sustainability-first households willing to pay a small premium for verified 100% renewable supply from the most established green retailer.

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Just Energy

Electricity & natural gas · TX, IL, NY, OH, PA, NJ, MD, MA, MI, GA, IN
Term
Month-to-month / 12 / 24 mo
Flex Rate
Month-to-month
Market rate
No commitment
Fixed-Rate 12
12-month
11.4¢/kWh
Best value
JustGreen 24
24-month
11.7¢/kWh
Most savings · 100% green
Power Pack 24
24-month
10.9¢/kWh
Best long term
  • JustGreen — choose 50% or 100% renewable add-on
  • Perks rewards program with retail partners
  • Bilingual customer service
  • No-deposit options for qualifying customers

Best for: Renters and short-term residents who want a flexible month-to-month plan without an early-termination fee.

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Discount Power

Electricity for residential & SMB · TX (Oncor, Centerpoint, AEP, TNMP)
Term
12 / 24 / 36 mo · 6 mo SMB
Bright Nights 12
12-month
11.3¢/kWh
Free nights
Bright Days 12
12-month
10.7¢/kWh
Best value
Bright Choice 24
24-month
10.0¢/kWh
Most savings · price-lock
Business Power 36
36-month
9.4¢/kWh
Best SMB rate
  • Among the lowest 24-month TX residential rates
  • Dedicated SMB desk with custom commercial quotes
  • Bright Nights — free 9pm–7am every day
  • No-deposit qualification for most customers

Best for: Texas small businesses and price-sensitive households looking for the cheapest long-term fixed rate available.

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At-a-glance comparison

Side-by-side ¢/kWh across all 8 providers. Verified 2026.

ProviderTypeLowestTop ratedHighestTerm
ConstellationRetail electricity & natural gas
11.9¢/kWh
6-month
9.9¢/kWh
24-month
11.2¢/kWh
36-month
6 / 12 / 24 / 36 mo
Direct EnergyRetail electricity & natural gas
11.5¢/kWh
12-month
10.2¢/kWh*
12-month
11.9¢/kWh
36-month
12 / 24 / 36 mo
ReliantRetail electricity (NRG-owned)
12.1¢/kWh
12-month
10.3¢/kWh
24-month
11.7¢/kWh
36-month
12 / 24 / 36 mo
TXU EnergyRetail electricity
11.8¢/kWh
12-month
10.1¢/kWh
24-month
12.4¢/kWh
36-month
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Gexa Energy100% renewable retail
10.4¢/kWh
12-month
9.7¢/kWh
36-month
12.3¢/kWh
12-month
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Green Mountain Energy100% renewable retail
11.6¢/kWh
12-month
10.8¢/kWh
36-month
12.4¢/kWh
24-month
12 / 24 / 36 mo
Just EnergyElectricity & natural gas
Market rate
Month-to-month
11.7¢/kWh
24-month
10.9¢/kWh
24-month
Month-to-month / 12 / 24 mo
Discount PowerElectricity for residential & SMB
11.3¢/kWh
12-month
10.0¢/kWh
24-month
9.4¢/kWh
36-month
12 / 24 / 36 mo · 6 mo SMB

Rates shown are illustrative residential pricing at 1,000 kWh/mo on the listed term. Actual ¢/kWh varies by ZIP, utility delivery zone, and enrollment date. TDU/utility delivery charges, taxes, and base fees additional.

Recommendation guide

How our desk routes customers based on what they actually value.

Price-first

Cheapest fixed rate

  1. 1
    Discount Power Bright Choice 24
    10.0¢/kWh locked 24 months in Texas
  2. 2
    TXU Free Pass 24
    10.1¢/kWh + 1 free energy day per week
  3. 3
    Constellation Smart Value 24
    9.9¢/kWh in most deregulated states
Green priority

100% renewable

  1. 1
    Gexa Eco Saver Premium 36
    Cheapest fully-green plan in Texas — 9.7¢/kWh
  2. 2
    Green Mountain Renewable Rewards
    Longest-running green retailer in the US
  3. 3
    Constellation Green Power 36
    Add-on green available in 19 states
Renters & movers

Flexible / short term

  1. 1
    Just Energy Flex Rate
    True month-to-month, no early-term fee
  2. 2
    Constellation Smart Value 6
    6-month price lock, no long commitment
  3. 3
    Reliant Truly Free Nights 12
    Free 8pm–6am usage, 12-month term

We go the extra mile to lock in the best price and negotiate the most reliable deal — so you save more, guaranteed.

What customers say

Real customers. Real outcomes.

Locked a 24-month fixed rate

"Variable rates were killing me in summer. LeadSmith found a 9.8¢/kWh fixed plan from Gexa — saved ~$70/mo vs my old TXU bill."

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Anthony V.
Houston, TX

Switched to 100% green

"I wanted renewable without paying a premium. They matched me to a green provider that came in under my existing PECO supply rate."

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Lauren M.
Philadelphia, PA

Handled the paperwork

"Switching providers always felt like a hassle. They filed the enrollment, handled the cutover date, and confirmed everything by text."

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Derrick O.
Chicago, IL

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