With the stiff competition surrounding the electricity market in Texas, it’s tough to find the right REP. More and more companies are using gimmicks, tricks, perks, and benefits to entice unaware customers into their fold. However, not all REPs in Texas are simply looking to make money off of you. Some of them have the goal of giving back to the community and helping their fellow Texans.

One such company is 4Change Energy. 4Change claims to be about more than maximizing profits, but do they actually practice what they preach. Even if they do, that doesn’t mean that they’re the right power company for you. They must still have a plan and an electricity rate that makes sense for you. Contact us if you want to know if 4Change is available in your area and what kind of plans they have to offer.

4Change Energy is a REP that’s headquartered in Texas. As a REP, they purchase electricity from power generating plants and companies and sell it to residential customers. 4Change works in conjunction with various utility companies throughout the state to ensure that electricity makes it to your home safe and sound.

4Change prides itself on offering affordable rates with plans that are easy to understand and aren’t packed with hidden fees. They also have a goal of giving back to Texans in need, and 4% of their annual profits go to local charities. They’re a subsidiary of Value Based Brands LLC, which also owns two other energy companies, Express Energy and Veteran Energy.

4Change Energy offers a number of different plans to residential customers in Texas. Most of the plans they offer are some form of a fixed rate, but they’re not all structured the same way. Here are some of their most popular options.

The Charitable Saver 36 is one of the most popular plans offered by 4Change. It’s a three-year plan with a fixed rate, but there are tiers built into the plan that determines your actual rate based on your electricity usage.

Another popular option from 4Change is the Smart Thermostat 24 plan. With this plan, you get a free smart thermostat when you sign up for it. This plan is for 24 months and offers a fixed rate for two years that will go up or down depending on how much power you use.

If you’re looking for their most popular plan, look no further than the Maxx Saver Select 24. This is also a 2-year fixed-rate plan that potentially has the lowest rate in your area. However, it’s based on how much electricity you use, so it’s crucial to know your monthly usage before signing up for this plan. You could pay anywhere between 14 cents and 25 cents/kWh, depending on your usage.

If you want a truly fixed rate that doesn’t change no matter how much power you use, the One Rate 12 is for you. However, this rate is higher than what you will pay for other plans, but it might be worth it for the security it includes.

As you can see, 4Change has some fairly enticing plans and a good variety to boot. As with many power companies, however, getting a good price from 4Change is heavily dependent on knowing what your average monthly usage is. Your usage is something we take into consideration when you contact us at EnerGenie and allow us to find a plan for you. We’ll know in a split second what the right plan and the best deal is for your home.

If you live in a part of Texas with deregulated electricity, there’s a good chance that 4Change is available in your area. They operate in over 40 cities and zip codes throughout Texas and provide power to most of the major cities, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Pearland, and many more.

If you’re strongly considering 4Change Energy as your next REP, there are a few things you should know about them before signing up. Some of them are positives, and some are negatives. Still, it’s essential to know the whole story before making a decision.

• Cancellation Fees

Like most REPs, 4Change Energy has cancellation fees when you terminate your contract prematurely. However, 4Change’s cancellation policy states that you pay $20 per month for every month remaining on your contract. If you cancel with one month left, you only pay $20. However, if you cancel with 30 months left, you’ll have to pay $600.

• Charitable Donations

4% of 4Change’s annual profits go towards charities, including the American Cancer Society, Feeding Texas, the American Red Cross, and Heroes for Children.

• Bill Credit Policy

On most of 4Change’s plans, they offer a $40 or $50 bill credit when you use at least 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

• Wide Rate Range Based on Usage

Most of 4Change’s electricity plans are heavily dependent on the amount of electricity you use. For example, your monthly rate could be 14 cents/kWh when you use between 1,000 and 2,000 kilowatt-hours. However, it will be much higher if you use more than 2,000 or less than 1,000. It’s important to know your monthly usage data before signing up with 4Change Energy.

EnerGenie will help you find out if 4Change Energy is suitable for you. We help with the sign-up process from start to finish. We’ll even manage your electricity plan once you’ve signed up for it. Even if you have your heart set on 4Change Energy, EnerGenie might be able to find you a better rate when you sign up through us. Whether you’re shopping around or know that 4Change is the company for you, contact us for the best possible plan and rate.

EnerGenie is your personal electricity shopping assistant. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you have a cheap electricity rate locked in to avoid rate hikes by signing up through us. You’ll also never have to worry about falling onto a high variable electricity rate because we continuously monitor your account and the market to sign you up for another great rate when your contract is coming up for renewal.