TXU Energy vs 4Change Energy

Overview

Does it even matter?

Same wires. Same grid. Same electrons. When your AC kicks on, Oncor delivers the power. TXU and 4Change are just billing companies with very different price tags.

Here’s the math TXU hopes you won’t do: Their rates run 20-30% higher than 4Change. For a typical Texas home, that’s $30-50/month extra—$400-600/year funding Cowboys commercials, that jingle, and rewards points you’ll forget to redeem.

4Change donates to charity instead of buying stadium naming rights. You pick the cause when you sign up. Same electricity, plus your bill helps someone.

The brand premium explained: TXU charges more because they can. They’ve been here forever. Your parents probably had them. That familiarity isn’t worth $500/year, but they’re betting you won’t do the math.

The Price Reality

Let’s be direct: 4Change is significantly cheaper.

For a typical home using 1,000 kWh/month, you might save $30-50/month compared to TXU. That’s $400-600/year.

Why the difference? TXU spends on marketing, rewards programs, 24/7 call centers, and specialized plans. 4Change spends on… charitable donations and lower rates. Different priorities.

What TXU Offers That 4Change Doesn’t

Plan variety. TXU has everything:

• Free Nights (shift usage to save)
• Free Weekends
• Time-of-use plans
• Indexed plans (wholesale pricing)
• Prepaid (no credit check)
• Standard fixed and variable

4Change has fixed-rate plans. That’s mostly it.

24/7 support. TXU’s call center never closes. 4Change has business hours.

Rewards program. TXU gives you points, movie tickets, discounts. Most people don’t redeem them, but they exist.

Brand stability. TXU is owned by Vistra, a $12 billion company. They’ve survived recessions, grid failures, everything Texas has thrown at them.

What 4Change Offers

Lower prices. That’s the main thing.

Charitable giving. Every plan donates to a charity—typically children’s hospitals, hunger relief, or veterans’ organizations. It’s not a lot per customer, but it adds up.

Simplicity. No rewards to track, no special plans to optimize. Pick a rate, pay your bill, done.

The Customer Service Question

TXU wins on support infrastructure. More channels, more hours, more experience.

4Change is fine for basic issues. But if something goes wrong at 2am, you’re waiting until morning.

For most people, this never matters. You pay your bill, electricity flows, you never call anyone. But when you do need help, TXU has more resources.

The Verdict

TXU is the safe choice. 4Change is the value choice.

Choose TXU if:

• You want a company that’s been around forever
• You need specialized plans (free nights, prepaid)
• 24/7 support matters to you
• Rewards and perks interest you
• You’re signing a long contract and want stability

Choose 4Change if:

• You want the cheapest rate
• You like that your bill helps charity
• You don’t need fancy features
• Business-hours support is fine
• You’d rather save $500/year than have rewards points

The real question: Is the TXU name and feature set worth $400-600/year to you? For most people who just want electricity, no. But if you’ll actually use free nights or need middle-of-the-night support, maybe.

Related Pages

Company Profiles

• TXU Energy Company Profile
• 4Change Energy Company Profile

Best-For Categories

• Best for Cheap Electricity — 4Change ranks #1 with the lowest advertised rates
• Best for No Deposit — 4Change ranks #3, approves 90%+ of applicants
• Best for Customer Service — TXU ranks #1 with 24/7 support
• Best for High Usage — TXU ranks #2 with bill credit options
• Best for Prepaid — TXU PowerPass offers prepaid with 24/7 support

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