Verdict: Gexa Energy is our winner vs. Frontier Utilities. Same parent company, same pricing and plan structures, and same 60-day satisfaction guarantee, but Gexa gives you 100% renewable energy. More value, same price.
Company Snapshots
Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy is the flagship Texas electricity brand for NextEra Energy Resources, a power generation company that also owns Frontier Utilities, Companion Energy and Power Wizard. All Gexa plans are 100% renewable energy, thanks to NextEra being the world’s largest solar and wind power generator. Gexa offers a 60-day Happiness Guarantee.
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Utilities is a Texas electricity brand for NextEra Energy Resources, a power generation company that also owns Gexa Energy, Companion Energy and Power Wizard. Frontier has the same parent company as Gexa, similar plans and pricing, a 60-day Happiness Guarantee, but with a traditional energy mix.
| Category | Gexa Energy | Frontier Utilities |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rate | 10% higher than market | 10% higher than market |
| Monthly Base Charge | No base charge on most plans | No base charge on most plans |
| PUC Complaint Rating | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Best Plan Type | Basic Fixed Rate | Basic Fixed Rate |
| Plan Terms | 12-24 months | 12-24 months |
| Satisfaction Guarantee | 60 Days; change to another Gexa Energy plan with no termination fee | 60 Days; change to another Frontier Utilities plan with no termination fee |
| Parent Company | NextEra Energy Resources (Juno Beach, FL) | NextEra Energy Resources (Juno Beach, FL) |
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Gexa Energy vs. Frontier Utilities Electricity Rates (Oncor Area)
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 | 7.7 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 | 7.7 ¢ |
| Frontier Budget Saver 12 | 12 | 15.5 ¢ |
| Gexa Budget Saver 12 | 12 | 15.5 ¢ |
| Frontier Budget Saver 24 | 24 | 15.7 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Value Plus 12 | 12 | 16.4 ¢ |
| Gexa Solar Export Saver 12 | 12 | 17.5 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Value 12 | 12 | 18.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12 | 12 | 18.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | 12 | 18.8 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Premier 12 | 12 | 18.8 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12 | 12 | 18.8 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12 | 12 | 19.3 ¢ |
Gexa Energy vs. Frontier Utilities Electricity Rates (CenterPoint Area)
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 | 6.9 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 | 6.9 ¢ |
| Frontier Budget Saver 12 | 12 | 14.8 ¢ |
| Gexa Budget Saver 12 | 12 | 14.9 ¢ |
| Frontier Budget Saver 24 | 24 | 15.0 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Value Plus 12 | 12 | 15.9 ¢ |
| Gexa Solar Export Saver 12 | 12 | 17.0 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Value 12 | 12 | 17.4 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12 | 12 | 17.4 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | 12 | 18.1 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Premier 12 | 12 | 18.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12 | 12 | 18.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12 | 12 | 19.3 ¢ |
Editor’s Note: The plans listed on ElectricityPlans have different names than what you’ll find on the Gexa and Frontier web sites. However, if you compare based on plan details, i.e. $125 bill credit at 1000 kWh, or basic fixed rate plans, you’ll see that our rates are 2-3/10 of a penny cheaper than their published rates! These negotiated rates can help you save on your electricity bill if you choose either Gexa or Frontier.
Comparing Gexa Energy vs. Frontier Utilities – Electricity Plan Variety
These charts show current plans offerings from Gexa and Frontier.
Gexa Energy Plans
| Gexa Energy Plans | Plan Type | Plan Details | Who This Plan is For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gexa Budget Saver | Fixed Rate | Basic fixed rate plan with no base charge. | Most Texas homes |
| Gexa Eco Saver Lite | Bill Credit | $50 usage credit when you use >500 kWh/month. No base charge. | Apartments and small homes using under 500 kWh/month |
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus | Bill Credit | $125 usage credit when you use >1000 kWh/month. No base charge. | Texas homes that use 1000-1500 kWh/month |
| Gexa Eco Saver Advantage | Bill Credit | $100 usage credit when you use >1500 kWh/month. No base charge. | Texas homes that use 1500-1999 kWh/month |
| Gexa Eco Saver Premier | Bill Credit | $150 usage credit when you use >2000 kWh/month. No base charge. | Large Texas Homes that use over 2000 kWh/month |
| Free 3 Day Weekends | Time of Use | Free power & delivery all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Base charge $9.95 | Homeowners who travel for work or have a weekend home |
Frontier Utilities Plans
| Frontier Utilities Plans | Plan Type | Plan Details | Who This Plan is For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Utilities Budget Saver | Fixed Rate | Basic fixed rate plan with no base charge. | Most Texas homes |
| Frontier Utilities Saver Value | Bill Credit | $50 usage credit when you use >500 kWh/month. | Apartments and small homes using under 500 kWh/month |
| Frontier Utilities Saver Value Plus | Bill Credit | $75 usage credit when you use >750 kWh/month. | Small homes using 750-999 kWh/month |
| Frontier Utilities Saver Plus | Bill Credit | $125 usage credit when you use >1000 kWh/month. | Texas homes that use 1000-1500 kWh/month |
| Frontier Utilities Saver Premier | Bill Credit | $150 usage credit when you use >2000 kWh/month. | Large Texas Homes that use over 2000 kWh/month |
Customer Reviews – Gexa vs. Frontier
It’s a tie for customer reviews. Both Gexa and Frontier have a 4.7/5 with Google reviews, both have a satisfaction guarantee, and both have complaints regarding their bill credit plans.
| Category | Gexa Energy | Frontier Utilities |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reviews | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Customers Like | Quality customer care, fixed rate offers, 60 day Happiness Guarantee. | Clear billing, account management tools, 60 day Happiness Guarantee. |
| Customers Dislike | Long hold times at certain times, high renewal rates, higher than expected bills for bill credit plans. | Mobile app payment issues; higher than expected bills for bill credit plans. |
Which is Best Based on Your Situation?
We compared Gexa vs. Frontier based on several consumer scenarios. Pricing is the same across Gexa and Frontier, but Frontier does offer some additional plans for small usage customers. But make sure your usage matches these usage bands, or you’ll end up paying more than you expected.
Apartments (Under 1000 sq ft)
Winner: Frontier Utilities
For homes using 500-1000 kWh, Frontier offers two bill credit options, one with a $50 bill credit for usage over 500, the other a $75 bill credit for usage over 750 kWh.
Average Home (1000-2000 sq ft)
Winner: Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy’s Eco Saver Plus and Eco Saver Advantage are great options for homes that use 1000-2000 kWh per month. You’ll get that sweet spot pricing and a bill credit in months when you use over 1000 kWh.
Large Home (over 2000 sq ft)
Winner: Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy’s Eco Saver Premier gives you a $150 bill credit when you use over 2000 kwh, and is a great choice if you consistently use 2000-3600 kWh. Frontier offers the same plan as Saver Premier.
Bill Credit Plans
Winner: Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy has dialed in their sweet spot pricing, with options targeting the 500, 1000 and 2000 kWh customer. Use the BillSmart™ Calculator or the CostCurve™ to see what you pay at every usage level. 100% renewable on every plan gives them the edge.
Fixed Rate Plans
Winner: Neither
Both Frontier Utilities and Gexa Energy focus their attention on bill credit plans. Their fixed rate plans are some of the more expensive options in the market. Shop around for basic fixed rate plans.
Prepaid Electricity Plans
Winner: Neither
Neither Gexa Energy nor Frontier Utilities offer prepaid electricity plans. Your best option for prepaid is Payless Power, which offers 6 and 12 month fixed rates with no credit check.
Final Verdict: Shop Around
For most Texas households, Gexa is the better option. They have the same plans, prices and satisfaction guarantee as Frontier, but you get 100% renewable energy at no additional cost. Frontier may pitch itself as having the “Lois Price”, but neither Gexa nor Frontier actually gives the cheapest electricity rates.
Choose Gexa Energy if:
- You want a bill credit/tiered rate plan to match your usage.
- You value the flexibility of switching plans in the first 60 days
- You value the stability of a large company
- You want 100% renewable energy without the premium price
Choose Frontier Energy if:
- You want a bill credit/tiered rate plan to match your usage.
- You value the flexibility of switching plans in the first 60 days
- You value the stability of a large company
Ultimately, we recommend that you don’t look at brand or advertised rates. Instead, shop based on your actual kWh usage with the ElectricityPlans BillSmart™ Tools, including BillSmart Low Bill Finder and BillSmart Calculator. You’ll get easy insights into what you’ll actually pay. That’s the only way to find the best electricity plan for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing is the same for Gexa and Frontier across their fixed rate and bill credit plans. If your main interest is lowest price, skip the brand name and shop using the ElectricityPlans BillSmart Low Bill Finder to find the cheapest option for your home.
Both Gexa and Frontier position themselves as low priced and affordable. However, both are around 10% higher priced than the cheapest offers. If you’re shopping based on price but are also concerned about reputation and stability, consider Champion Energy, Chariot Energy, Rhythm Energy and APG&E. All are known brand names, in business for 5+ years and cheaper than Gexa or Frontier.
