Verdict: Both Gexa Energy and TXU Energy offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, have been in the Texas dereg market since its beginning, and have the backing of a large publicly traded company that owns power generation assets. But Gexa Energy is the winner in this competition, offering significantly lower electricity rates than TXU Energy.
Company Snapshots
TXU Energy
TXU Energy is the flagship brand for Vistra Energy, which also owns 4Change Energy and TriEagle Energy. Premium pricing, leading edge bill credit/tiered rate plans and 24/7 customer service. Their industry-leading customer satisfaction guarantee lets you change plans or switch away with no termination penalty in the first 60 days.
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.
| Category | TXU Energy | Gexa Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rate | 20% higher than market | 10% higher than market |
| Monthly Base Charge | $9.95 | No base charge on most plans |
| PUC Complaint Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Best Plan Type | Bill Credit/Tiered Rate | Basic Fixed Rate |
| Plan Terms | 1-36 months | 12 months |
| Satisfaction Guarantee | 60 Days; change your plan or switch away with no termination fee | 60 Days; change to another Gexa Energy plan with no termination fee |
| Parent Company | Vistra Corporation (Dallas) | NextEra Energy Resources (Juno Beach, FL) |
Shop TXU vs. Gexa Rates by Zip Code
TXU Energy vs. Gexa Energy Electricity Rates (Oncor Area)
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 | 7.7 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Smart 1000 Select 12 | 12 | 10.9 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Clear Deal 12 | 12 | 14.5 ¢ |
| Gexa Budget Saver 12 | 12 | 15.5 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Clear Deal 24 | 24 | 15.5 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Solar Value 12 | 12 | 15.9 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Smart 2000 Select 12 | 12 | 17.2 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Simple Rate 12 | 12 | 17.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Solar Export Saver 12 | 12 | 17.5 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12 | 12 | 18.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | 12 | 18.8 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12 | 12 | 18.8 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Free Nights and Cool Summer 12 | 12 | 18.9 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12 | 12 | 19.3 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Flex Forward | 0 | 20.2 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Solar Saver 12 | 12 | 20.7 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Saver's Discount 12 | 12 | 22.0 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Saver's Discount 24 | 24 | 23.2 ¢ |
TXU Energy vs. Gexa Energy Electricity Rates (CenterPoint Area)
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 | 6.9 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Smart 1000 Select 12 | 12 | 9.9 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Clear Deal 12 | 12 | 13.5 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Clear Deal 24 | 24 | 14.5 ¢ |
| Gexa Budget Saver 12 | 12 | 14.9 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Solar Value 12 | 12 | 14.9 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Smart 2000 Select 12 | 12 | 16.2 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Simple Rate 12 | 12 | 16.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Solar Export Saver 12 | 12 | 17.0 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12 | 12 | 17.4 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Free Nights and Cool Summer 12 | 12 | 17.9 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | 12 | 18.1 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12 | 12 | 18.2 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Flex Forward | 0 | 19.2 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12 | 12 | 19.3 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Solar Saver 12 | 12 | 19.8 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Saver's Discount 12 | 12 | 21.0 ¢ |
| TXU Energy Saver's Discount 24 | 24 | 22.2 ¢ |
Comparing TXU vs. Gexa Plans
These charts show current plans offerings from TXU and Gexa.
The best TXU Energy plan is the TXU Energy Clear Deal. It’s a bill credit and tiered rate plan that’s great for consumers using 800-1300 kWh monthly. That’s what most Texas homes use. Check the plan details and use our BillSmart™ Calculator and CostCurve™ graph to check what you’ll pay at every usage level.
The best Gexa Energy plan is Gexa Budget Saver, a basic fixed rate plan with no monthly base charge. This plan will give you predictable, simple bills at all usage levels.
However, if you prefer a bill credit plan and typically use over 1000 kWh, pick Gexa Eco Saver Plus over TXU Energy Clear Deal. Compare these deals head to head at different usage levels using our Compare Plans tool and you’ll see why.
TXU Energy Plans
| TXU Energy Plan | Plan Type | Plan Details | Who This Plan is For |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXU Energy Simple Rate | Basic Fixed Rate | Consistent energy rate regardless of monthly kWh usage. $9.95 monthly base charge. | Customers desiring predictable electricity bills relative to monthly kWh usage. |
| TXU Energy Smart Break | Bill Credit | $100 bill credit for >1000 kWh. $9.95 monthly base charge | Customers who consistently use 1000-2000 kWh/month |
| TXU Energy Clear Deal | Bill Credit and Tiered Rates | $50 bill credit for > 800 kWh usage in a billing cycle. Lower energy rate for usage < 1200 kWh. $9.95 monthly base charge. | Texas homes with monthly usage consistently between 800 - 1200 kWh. (Top TXU Recommendation) |
| TXU Solar Value | Bill Credit and Tiered Rates | $30 bill credit for > 800 kWh usage in a billing cycle. Lower energy rate for usage < 1200 kWh. 25% renewable energy. $9.95 monthly base charge | Texas homes with monthly usage consistently between 800 - 1200 kWh and want to support Texas renewable energy sources. |
| TXU Energy Saver's Discount | Bill Credit and Tiered Rates | $50 bill credit for > 1200 kWh usage in a billing cycle. Lower energy rate for usage between 1201 - 2000 kWh. $9.95 monthly base charge. | Texas homes with monthly usage consistently between 1200 - 2000 kWh. |
| TXU Solar Saver | Bill Credit and Tiered Rates | $30 bill credit for > 1200 kWh usage in a billing cycle. Lower energy rate for usage between 1201 - 2000 kWh. 25% renewable energy. $9.95 monthly base charge. | Texas homes with monthly usage consistently between 1200 - 2000 kWh and want to support Texas renewable energy sources. |
| TXU Free Nights & Cool Summer | Time of Use - Free Electricity | Free energy charge between 9pm - 4:59am every night. 25% off your July/Aug/Sept daytime electricity. Pay 100% of delivery plus a $9.95 monthly base charge | Customers who can shift approximately 57% of daily electricity usage to 8pm - 4:59am. |
| TXU Energy Flex Forward | Variable | No contract. Energy rate subject to change every month. $9.95 monthly base charge. | Customers who want flexibility and are not price sensitive. |
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 |
Customer Reviews – TXU vs. Gexa
Both TXU and Gexa have high scores for Google reviews. TXU Energy has a stronger customer satisfaction guarantee, offering a 60 day full guarantee that lets you switch to a new plan or leave with no early termination fee if you’re not happy. And TXU has 24/7 customer service, something Gexa doesn’t offer, with some Gexa customers complaining of periodic long hold times.
| Category | TXU Energy | Gexa Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reviews | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Customers Like | 24/7 quality customer care, mobile app, 60 day full satisfaction guarantee | Quality customer care, fixed rate offers, 60 day happiness guarantee. |
| Customers Dislike | High renewal rates, high bills for free nights plans | Long hold times at certain times, high renewal rates, higher than expected bills for bill credit plans. |
Which is Best Based on Your Situation?
We compared TXU vs. Gexa based on several consumer scenarios. Gexa came out on top across the board.
Apartments (Under 1000 sq ft)
Winner: Depends on Usage
Gexa Energy is the winner if you use 100-799 kWh, or over 1000 kWh. But TXU’s bill credit plans are a deal for usage 800-999 kWh. Use our BillSmart Compare Plans and Calculator tools to check.
Average Home (1000-2000 sq ft)
Winner: Gexa Energy
Comparing both bill credit and basic fixed rate plans, Gexa Energy is your lower cost option vs. TXU Energy. You’ll get a lower energy rate, plus no base charge with Gexa Energy.
Large Home (over 2000 sq ft)
Winner: Gexa Energy
And again, the winner in the large home category is Gexa Energy. Across all plan types and all usage levels, Gexa gives you a better value than TXU.
Free Electricity Plans
Winner: TXU Energy
TXU Energy’s Free Nights and Cool Summer gives you a lower average price vs. Gexa Energy’s Three Day Weekends. But the reality is, both plans are over-priced vs. our top pick for free power, Atlantex Power.
Fixed Rate Plans
Winner: Gexa Energy
Hands down, Gexa Energy is cheaper than TXU Energy for their basic fixed rate plans. Gexa has no base charge vs. TXU’s $9.95/month. Plus Gexa’s energy rates are lower than TXU in every zip code.
Prepaid Electricity Plans
Winner: Neither
Neither TXU Energy nor Gexa Energy 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: Gexa Energy
For most Texas households, Gexa Energy is the better choice between these two, with lower rates on their basic fixed rate plans and bill credit plans, plus no monthly base charge. However, if you’re primarily shopping on price, there are multiple providers cheaper than Gexa Energy. Check our article on cheapest electricity rates and plans in Texas, updated daily.
Choose TXU Energy if:
- You like paying higher prices for bigger brand names
- You value the flexibility of switching away if you find a better deal in 60 days
- You want 24/7 customer service
- You value the stability of a large company
Choose Gexa Energy if:
- You want to pay cheaper rates than you can get with TXU Energy
- You value the flexibility of switching to another Gexa Energy plan in your 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
Across the board, Gexa Energy rates are cheaper than TXU Energy. However, you should shop by zip code, your usage and the type of plan you’re interested in. to find the best rates. If you have usage from a single bill, you can use the ElectricityPlans BillSmart Low Bill Finder to find the cheapest option for your home.
Yes, you can switch to Gexa from TXU if you are at the end of your contract, or if you signed up with TXU in the last 60 days. TXU Energy offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee that lets you switch away to another provider with no early termination penalty if you do so in the first 2 months of service. After 60 days, early termination fees would apply.
Both TXU and Gexa are premium brands with premium pricing. TXU is typically 20-25% above the market, and Gexa around 10% above our lowest price.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 Reliant or TXU.
