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Texas may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of green energy, but it actually leads the country in wind energy production — and by a large margin. It also consistently ranks in the top five for solar energy generation. In 2024, the Lone Star State was responsible for 17% of the nation’s total electricity generation from renewable resources.
This abundance of renewable energy allows Texans across the state to reduce their carbon footprints. For consumers in deregulated parts of the state, it’s as simple as picking a renewable electricity plan. Luckily, green energy plans are competitively priced on our marketplace, allowing shoppers to optimize their energy costs while going green.
The terms “green energy” and “renewable energy” are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different definitions. Renewable energy is a broader category of resources that naturally replenish themselves. Here are the most common forms of renewable energy and how they work:
Green energy includes renewable resources with the least environmental impact. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this includes solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact hydropower. Large hydropower sources are not included in this list because they can negatively impact local fish populations and the surrounding ecosystem.
Choose Texas Power partners with leading energy companies to bring you a wide variety of energy solutions. Some of the most popular providers for green energy include Gexa Energy, Rhythm Energy, TXU Energy and more. Here’s how to find a renewable energy plan on our free marketplace:
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Explore some of our customers’ favorite green energy plans on our marketplace.
Provider |
Energy plan |
Estimated monthly bill |
Contract length |
Additional details |
| Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Plus 12 | $107 | 12 months | Get a $125 usage credit when you use 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh). |
| Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Plus 24 | $109 | 24 months | Get a $125 usage credit when you use 1,000 kWh. |
| 4Change Energy | Maxx Select Green 12 | $140 | 12 months | Sourced from Texas wind. Enjoy a $100 bill credit for 1,000 kWh monthly usage. |
| TXU Energy | Solar Club 12 | $196 | 12 months | A community solar plan for shoppers who want to invest in solar without buying panels. |
This information is accurate at the time of writing. To find the latest information, enter your ZIP code.
As a consumer, you won’t notice a difference between a green energy plan and a traditional one. Both plan types power your home and ensure reliable electricity delivery. The main difference is how your provider sources your electricity. In most cases, your energy company purchases renewable energy certificates (RECs) on your behalf if you choose a green energy plan. Here’s how this works:
Purchasing a green energy plan may feel like a small step, but it’s making a big difference in the spread of renewables across the U.S. Consumers’ growing interest in clean energy supports the expansion of renewable electricity infrastructure.
Green energy plans are not more expensive than traditional ones. In fact, they are often some of our cheapest power plans. Gexa Energy, a fully-green provider, consistently has some of the most affordable Texas electricity rates on our marketplace. Filter for green energy on our site to learn how much a renewable power plan costs near you.
This answer is up for debate. Nuclear plants don’t generate carbon dioxide, but they do have a negative environmental impact in terms of mining, extraction, and radioactive waste. The EPA doesn’t classify nuclear power as a green energy source.
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewable energy accounted for three-tenths of Texas’ total electricity generation in 2024. Thanks to the wealth of the Lone Star State’s renewable energy, all deregulated energy plans contain a percentage of green energy. The statewide average for renewable content in energy plans is 33.3%.
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