Gexa Energy vs Frontier Utilities

Overview

Does it even matter?

Same wires. Same grid. Same electrons. When you’re comparing Gexa and Frontier, you’re not comparing electricity—you’re comparing billing companies. Both buy power from the same wholesale market. Both use your local TDU to deliver it. Both charge you for something that’s functionally identical.

So what’s the actual difference? Frontier shaves 5-10% off your bill. Gexa gives you greener paper credentials.

Here’s what neither company advertises: their “rates” are mostly pass-through costs they don’t control. Transmission, distribution, ERCOT fees—that’s 40-50% of your bill, and it’s identical whether you pick Gexa, Frontier, or literally anyone else. The only thing that changes is their profit margin.

Both are cheaper than TXU, Reliant, or Direct Energy. Those companies are paying for brand recognition you don’t need.

Here’s What They Don’t Tell You

The advertised rate is a trap. That 8.9-cent rate on Frontier’s website? It’s calculated at exactly 1,000 kWh. Use 800 kWh and your effective rate jumps. Use 1,500 kWh and it drops. The same game applies to Gexa.

Corporate Backing: NextEra (Gexa’s parent) is worth $150 billion and actually generates renewable power. Centrica (Frontier’s parent) is a $10 billion British utility. Both are stable—Gexa just has a bigger safety net.

Prepaid Options: Frontier lets you skip the deposit and credit check with prepaid. Gexa doesn’t. If you need power today with bad credit, Frontier is your play.

Green Energy: Gexa’s green plans come from a company that builds wind farms. Frontier’s green options are RECs they bought—same electrons, different paperwork.

Price: Frontier typically runs 5-10% cheaper. At 1,000 kWh/month, that’s $8-15/month you keep.

The Verdict

Frontier wins on pure price. Gexa wins on everything else.

Choose Frontier if lowest cost is all that matters, or if you need prepaid to skip the deposit.

Choose Gexa if you want green energy that’s actually green, or if NextEra’s massive corporate backing gives you comfort.

For most people comparing these two: Gexa is the better overall value. You’re paying slightly more for real renewable energy and a rock-solid parent company.

Related Pages

Company Profiles

• Gexa Energy
• Frontier Utilities

Best-For Categories

• Best Green Energy Companies — Gexa ranked #3 with NextEra renewable backing
• Best for Low Usage — Gexa ranked #1, Frontier ranked #2 for apartment-friendly plans
• Best for High Usage — Gexa ranked #1 for 2,000+ kWh homes
• Best No-Deposit Options — Frontier ranked #1 with prepaid and same-day activation
• Best Prepaid Electricity — Frontier ranked #2 with flexible prepaid plans
• Best for Renters — Gexa offers lease-aligned 6-month plans
• Best for Apartments — Both featured: Frontier ranked #1, Gexa ranked #4
• Best for Small Homes — Gexa ranked #5 for low minimum usage
• Best for Seniors — Gexa ranked #2 for simple fixed rates

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