4Change Energy vs Gexa Energy

At a Glance

Factor	4Change Energy	Gexa Energy
Best For	Your bill helps charity	Fortune 500 backing
Price Level	Budget	Budget
Years in Texas	10+	20+
Prepaid Available	No	No
Green Plans	Yes	Yes

Bottom Line: Choose 4Change if charitable giving matters; choose Gexa for Fortune 500 corporate stability and plan variety.

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Overview

Same electricity. Different feel-good factor.

You already figured out that TXU and Reliant are charging you for TV commercials. Smart. Now you’re deciding between two budget providers with different marketing angles.

The quick verdict: Both are 15-25% cheaper than the big brands. 4Change donates a few dollars per bill to charity. Gexa is backed by $150 billion NextEra, the largest renewable energy producer in America. The electricity works exactly the same.

Here’s what neither wants you to overthink: 4Change’s charitable donation is real but tiny—maybe $1-3/month on your bill goes to the cause you picked. If giving matters, just take the $15-20/month you’re saving versus TXU and donate it directly. You’ll help 10x more.

Gexa’s green credentials are real—their parent company builds wind farms. But their standard plans aren’t 100% renewable by default. You have to ask for green plans specifically.

The Price Reality

Both providers compete in the same budget tier—typically 15-25% below TXU and Reliant rates.

Which is cheaper right now? We don’t know. Neither do the companies themselves—it shifts based on wholesale prices and current promotions. The difference between them is usually $5-15/month.

What matters more: Both have simpler rate structures than the big brands. Less tier gaming, fewer hidden fees buried in the EFL. The price you see is closer to the price you pay.

The Charity Factor

4Change donates to charity with every plan. You choose when you sign up:

• Children’s hospitals
• Hunger relief organizations
• Veterans’ support groups

It’s not a huge amount per customer, but it adds up company-wide. Your electric bill funds something beyond just electricity.

Gexa doesn’t do this. Their value proposition is low rates and corporate stability. Nothing wrong with that—just different.

Corporate Backing

Gexa wins on stability.

Gexa is owned by NextEra Energy, a $150+ billion Fortune 500 company. They’re not going anywhere. That backing means resources if anything goes wrong.

4Change is independent. They’ve been around 10+ years and seem financially healthy, but there’s no corporate parent with infinite resources.

For most people, this never matters practically. But if corporate backing helps you sleep at night, Gexa has it.

Plan Options

Gexa has more flexibility:

• Fixed-rate plans (various terms)
• Prepaid electricity (no credit check)
• Green energy plans
• Variable rates

4Change keeps it simpler:

• Fixed-rate plans
• Some green options

If you want more term length options, Gexa has the edge here. Neither offers prepaid.

Green Energy

Both offer green plans, but Gexa has the edge.

NextEra is the largest renewable energy producer in the US. They own wind and solar farms across the country. Gexa’s green plans have real backing.

4Change has green options too, but it’s not their core focus.

Customer Service

Neither will blow you away. That’s the tradeoff.

Both run business-hours-only support. Hold times can stretch during peak periods. If something goes wrong at 2am, you’re waiting until morning.

The trade you’re making: Save $200-400/year, lose 24/7 phone support. For most people who set up autopay and never think about their electricity, this is a good trade. If you call customer service often, you’re paying for the wrong thing anyway—maybe TXU’s premium is worth it for you.

The Verdict

Gexa wins on stability and options. 4Change wins on feel-good factor.

Choose 4Change if:

• The charity angle genuinely matters to you (even knowing the donation is small)
• You want a simpler company with less upselling
• Fixed-rate plans are all you need

Choose Gexa if:

• You want $150 billion NextEra backing your electricity company
• You want green plans from a company that generates renewable power
• More plan variety and contract options matter

The honest take: Flip a coin. Both are solid budget options that will save you real money versus the advertised names. Gexa has more resources if something goes wrong. 4Change makes your bill feel slightly more meaningful. Neither decision is wrong.

Check current rates on ComparePower—the cheapest option between these two shifts monthly.

Related Pages

• 4Change Energy Company Profile
• Gexa Energy Company Profile
• Best Cheap Electricity Companies