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Just Energy Review — Plans, Prices and Bill Credits
Just Energy lists 4 plans on Power to Choose (as of October 5, 2026) in Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas, and is among the cheaper Texas providers at 1,000 kWh: its cheapest plan ranks 7th to 10th among the 36–41 providers in each area. Some of its plans use a bill credit, and their 1,000 kWh price holds only in months you reach the threshold.
Weighing it up
Pros and cons
Pros
Among the cheapest in CenterPoint (Houston) at 1,000 kWh: 7th of 41 providers.
Among the cheapest in AEP Texas (South Texas) at 1,000 kWh: 7th of 39 providers.
Cheap in low-usage months too: 4th of 36 providers at 500 kWh in Oncor (10.6¢/kWh).
Short contracts available (3 months) if you don't want to lock in for a year.
Long fixed terms (up to 60 months) to lock in a rate.
Cons
Smart Choice - 12 has an all-or-nothing $125 credit at 1,000 kWh; use 1 kWh less and the bill is about $125 higher.
Prices change often and vary by address; confirm the Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
Smart Choice - 12 pays a $125 credit only at 1,000 kWh or more. Miss it by 1 kWh and you lose the whole credit.
How Just Energy compares
- 10th cheapest of 36 providers in Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) at 1,000 kWh: 9.8¢/kWh on Sustainable Living Bundle - 3, against a 12.4¢/kWh median for the area.
- 7th cheapest of 41 providers in CenterPoint (Houston) at 1,000 kWh: 9.9¢/kWh on Smart Choice - 12 (with its $125 bill credit), against a 13.4¢/kWh median for the area.
- 7th cheapest of 39 providers in AEP Texas (South Texas) at 1,000 kWh: 9.5¢/kWh on Smart Choice - 12 (with its $125 bill credit), against a 12.1¢/kWh median for the area.
Each provider is ranked by its cheapest plan in that area. See every provider side by side on all Texas bill credit plans.
Every current Just Energy plan
All-in price per kWh at three usage levels, including delivery charges and any bill credit.
| Plan | Area | Term | Bill credit | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Cancel fee | Renewable | Facts label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Living Bundle - 3 | Oncor | 3 mo | None | 10.6¢ | 9.8¢ | 9.3¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Smart Choice - 12 | Oncor | 12 mo | $125 at 1,000 kWh | 23.8¢ | 10.9¢ | 17¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Basics PTC - 24 | Oncor | 24 mo | None | 15.3¢ | 14.9¢ | 14.7¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Basics PTC - 60 | Oncor | 60 mo | None | 15.3¢ | 14.9¢ | 14.7¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Smart Choice - 12 | CenterPoint | 12 mo | $125 at 1,000 kWh | 22.9¢ | 9.9¢ | 15.9¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Sustainable Living Bundle - 3 | CenterPoint | 3 mo | None | 11.5¢ | 10.6¢ | 10.2¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Basics PTC - 60 | CenterPoint | 60 mo | None | 16¢ | 15.5¢ | 15.3¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Basics PTC - 24 | CenterPoint | 24 mo | None | 16¢ | 15.5¢ | 15.3¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Smart Choice - 12 | AEP Texas | 12 mo | $125 at 1,000 kWh | 22.3¢ | 9.5¢ | 15.6¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Sustainable Living Bundle - 3 | AEP Texas | 3 mo | None | 10.5¢ | 9.7¢ | 9.4¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Basics PTC - 60 | AEP Texas | 60 mo | None | 14.8¢ | 14.5¢ | 14.4¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
| Basics PTC - 24 | AEP Texas | 24 mo | None | 14.8¢ | 14.5¢ | 14.4¢ | $175 | 22% | EFL |
Real, currently-listed plans
What Just Energy plans actually look like
Price at 1,000 kWh
9.5¢–15.5¢/kWh
Early termination fee
$175
Term lengths
3, 12, 24 or 60-month
Based on 12 Just Energy plan listings on Power to Choose (Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas) as of October 5, 2026. Prices are all-in at 1,000 kWh, including delivery charges and any credit. Rates vary by ZIP code and change frequently — use our plan cost calculator to see current, all-in totals for your address.
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