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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.

Constellation
Direct Energy
Reliant
TXU Energy
Gexa Energy
Green Mountain
Just Energy
Discount Power
Constellation
Direct Energy
Reliant
TXU Energy
Gexa Energy
Green Mountain
Just Energy
Discount Power
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Live estimate · 10¢/kWh target
900kWh/mo
2002,500
Current Est.
$1,728
/yr
Target Est.
$1,080
/yr
You Save
$648
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Lowest → top rated → highest tier for every major US retail energy supplier. Verified 2026.

8 providers shown

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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