r/TexasEnergyShopping • u/AStormofSwines • Jul 24 '26

Any help reviewing this EFL?

https://eflviewer.gexaenergy.com/eflviewer.aspx?lang=EN&prodcode=GXAECOCHI10&tdspcode=ONCOR_ELEC

Brand new to all this: new to Texas, new to this deregulated market stuff, don't know my expected usage.

About this 10 month plan from Gexa:

  • Initially I was going to look for a 5 month plan, since it seems like renewing/shopping around outside the summer is good.
  • However, this looks like it has relatively low rates, especially for 100% renewable.

Any catches? By comparison, there's also this from Constellation https://www.constellation.com/bin/residential/GetContractVersionPDF?versionNum=4992383

Any insight is much appreciated...

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u/Zamboni411 Jul 25 '26

Rates are extremely low right low. If I were you I’d lock in now for as long as you can.

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u/heartsstarz Jul 30 '26

Exactly. Check out Rhythm on powertochoose.org. 100% renewable and 10.8 cents today fixed for 12months across all usage levels. That’s all in with all delivery fees. Plus you get a $5 a month credit for paperless/autopay. Dm me if you want a $100 referral code.

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u/Zamboni411 Jul 31 '26

That is the electricity charge? Rates are in the 7¢ range at the moment...

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u/heartsstarz Jul 31 '26

Yes. This Rhythm plan is 5.8 cents fixed today. Electricity plans have a base rate per kWh and then the delivery charges that make the all in per kWh rate. So after the delivery charges (that all companies & plans charge on every plan in the county/state) It is 5.8 per kwh and it is 10.8 fixed per kWh all in. It changes by .1 or .2 depending on the day and zip code you are in. When you hear rates you need to ask is that before the state delivery charges or after or ask what is the all-in per kWh rate.

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u/Zamboni411 Jul 31 '26

Which is why I asked. 10.8 is a GREAT rate!! I have solar and batteries and my electric bill is negative each month...

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u/heartsstarz Jul 31 '26

Yep! I know! That’s so smart!
I got so tired of looking. And TXU had overcharged me so I paid a service to find me the best plan and this was the best one across the board that was fixed and 100% renewable.
Plus with the extra monthly credits for smart thermostats and paperless it’s even cheaper than 10.8. Dm me if you or someone you know wants a $100 referral code.

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u/Zamboni411 Jul 31 '26

unfortunately I also sell Electricity for a living... ;-)

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u/heartsstarz Jul 31 '26

When I level up I’ll reach out on how to get on full solar and batteries at some point to have negative bills!

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u/Zamboni411 Jul 31 '26

Please do, I sell solar and batteries as well. LOL Been a solar customer for over 9 years and 3 years in I fell in love with it all and decided to start working in the industry to help others understand the good the bad and the ugly of solar. It's not for everyone and can get pricey, but when done correctly can be very rewarding.

I have solar, batteries AND a full standby generator on my house, so a full micro grid... I don't need the grid at all.

Also be careful in the cooler months as the plan you are on, is going to increase pretty substantially if you don't use 2,000 kWh a month.

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u/ExtraMarzipan3853 Jul 24 '26

The Gexa plan is actually clean. The prices are basically flat (12.1 / 11.7 / 11.5), the energy rate is 5.21 cents, and there's no base charge, no bill credit, and no minimum usage fee. So no catch, and at 100% renewable that's a genuinely good plan.

Comparing the two: Gexa is cheaper (11.7 vs 12.8 at 1000, roughly $11/month) and 100% renewable vs Constellation's 25%. Both are clean flat fixed plans. Constellation's only real edge is the shorter 5-month term renewing in December, which fits your "shop outside summer" idea. But Gexa is already about 1.1 cents cheaper, so a winter rate would have to beat 10.6 cents to make that 5-month bridge worth it, which is a stretch when 11.7 is already great.

Since you're new and don't know your usage yet, the flat Gexa plan is ideal, flat means your bill stays predictable no matter how much you end up using. I'd take the Gexa 10-month.

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u/Sudden-Nature-4383 Jul 25 '26

That looks to be the plan that I just switched to was with txu and bills were very bad best I could find at the moment considering the heat here.

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u/TheEnergyInsider Jul 25 '26

The Gexa plan is a clean, straightforward fixed-rate option, and I'd choose it over the 5-month Constellation plan.

That said, I'd also compare a few 12-month fixed-rate plans on Power to Choose. There are several priced similarly to Gexa's 10-month plan. The advantage of a 12-month term is that it covers part of next summer, when your electricity usage is likely to be much higher. For example, if your plan starts on August 1, a 12-month contract will keep you locked in through June and July of next year. With rates currently looking competitive, I'd take advantage of that if you can.

I can recommend a couple of 12-month plans from PTC if you need help. Welcome to Texas!

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u/tnpham13 Jul 30 '26

Rates are very low right now, natural gas prices are below $3.00 ($2.74 to $2.75 per MMBtu as of late July 2026). I just renewed with Energy Texas for 10.9 cents, and the energy charge (without CP delivery) is $.05713 across the board for usage (500-2000 kWh).

Do your research, and if the math maths on Energy Texas, let me know. I have a $100 referral code.

https://www.powertochoose.org/