Tara Energy is a retail electricity provider serving homes and businesses across deregulated areas of Texas. Backed by Just Energy Group, Tara offers a range of simple electricity plans, competitive rates, and user-friendly account management tools.
Tara Energy’s electricity rates vary depending on the type of plan you choose, your monthly usage, and where you live. Some electricity plans have base charges, bill credits, or usage thresholds, so make sure you read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before enrolling for details.
The electricity plans and rates below are from retail electricity providers currently active on Power Wizard’s marketplace. Enter your ZIP code into Power Wizard’s comparison tool to see what’s available in your area.
| Provider | Plan | ¢/kWh | Est. Monthly Bill | Term | Rating | Checkout Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | SimpleSaver 11 | 9.5¢ | $95 | 11 months | 4.2 | Checkout |
| Chariot Energy | GridEdge 24 | 9.6¢ | $96 | 24 months | 4.4 | Checkout |
| 4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 24 | 9.8¢ | $98 | 24 months | 4.9 | Checkout |
| Express Energy | Flash 12 | 9.8¢ | $98 | 12 months | 4.7 | Checkout |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 10.4¢ | $104 | 12 months | 4.8 | Checkout |
| Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 10.4¢ | $104 | 24 months | 4.8 | Checkout |
Tara Energy has been serving customers across deregulated areas of Texas, Illinois, and Ontario, CAN since 2002 as part of the Just Energy Group. Over the years, they’ve become a trusted provider by offering straightforward electricity plans with competitive fixed rates, flexible contract lengths, and time-of-use options like free nights, days, or weekends. Customers can also add a renewable energy upgrade to support 100% green electricity. With same-day service availability and knowledgeable customer service, Tara Energy makes it easy to get started and stay in control of your power.
They offer benefit programs like referrals, Stat Rewards, and the GoodBundle, a membership add-on that helps customers save more while supporting sustainability. The GoodBundle includes energy discounts, waived late fees, discounts on water filtration products, and access to carbon offset credits that reduce your environmental impact.
Google reviews for Tara Energy are mixed. Several positive reviews highlight their helpful customer service, quick problem resolution, clear communication, and easy account setup. However, some customers report billing concerns or unexpected charges. Power Wizard’s review of Tara Energy focuses on some of the most important details for potential customers: service quality, online accessibility, and plan options.
| Overall PowerWizard Score | Rating Scale (1-5) |
|---|---|
| Overall Score |  3.22 |
| Customer Service | 3 |
| Online Accessibility |  3.33 |
| Plan Options | 3.33 |
There are four main types of electricity plans offered by Tara Energy, with contracts ranging from 12 to 60 months. Customers can choose to power any plan with green energy for an additional $9.99 per month.
Fixed-rate plans lock in your electricity rate for the duration of your contract. That means your price per kilowatt-hour won’t change, even if market rates go up. It’s a good fit for anyone who wants more consistency in their monthly bills.
Time-of-use plans (free electricity plans) offer free electricity during certain hours. Tara Energy offers electricity plans with free days and weekends. They’re best for people who can shift most of their usage to those free timeframes.
These plans offer bill credits for electricity usage over a certain threshold, usually 1,000 kWh or 2,000 kWh per month. Bill credit electricity plans can be a good fit for households that consistently meet these thresholds.
Tara Energy offers tailored business electricity plans. Businesses must fill out a contact form on their website for details.
Need help finding the right energy plan for your business? Visit Power Wizard’s Business Electricity page and get connected with our energy experts.
Wondering how Tara Energy stacks up to other retail electricity providers (REPs)? We’ve compared a few popular providers below for you.
| Feature | Tara Energy | Express Energy | Atlantex Energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.33 |
 4.67 |
 3.78 |
| Plan Types | Fixed-rate, time-of-use, bill credit, green energy | Fixed-rate, bill credit, green energy | Fixed-rate, green energy |
| Top 12-month Plan | Simple Choice – 12 | Flash 12 | Luminous 12 |
| Best Feature | Digital account management tools + simple plans | Competitive rates + transparent pricing | Easy enrollment + no hidden fees |
Tara Energy serves deregulated areas of Texas, Illinois, and Ontario. However, they’re not available in areas served by municipally owned utilities or electric co-ops. Not sure which zone you’re in? Use Power Wizard’s free tool to check availability and find the best fit for your Texas home.
Tara Energy offers electricity in certain cities located within the following Transmission & Distribution Utility (TDU) areas:
Tara Energy might be a good option for you if:
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Texas customers can contact Tara Energy by calling 1-888-438-8272 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 7 pm CT and on Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm CT. Customers in Illinois can email them at IL@taraenergy.com, and Ontario customers can reach them at info@taraenergy.com.
Yes, Tara Energy has a referral program. When you enroll, you’ll get a unique referral code you can share with family and friends. If your referral qualifies, you will both earn a $75 bill credit.
Tara Energy does not have dedicated renewable energy plans. However, customers can choose to make any electricity plan 100% renewable for an additional $9.99 per month.
Tara Energy’s GoodBundle is an optional membership program that adds extra savings and eco-friendly benefits to your electricity plan. For a monthly fee, GoodBundle members receive up to 1¢/kWh off their energy rate, waived fees (like late payment and disconnection notice fees), and carbon offset credits to help reduce their environmental impact. The program also includes discounts on partner products like HomeWater filtration systems.
Stat Rewards is a free program that lets Tara Energy customers earn bill credits and energy discounts by allowing small, temporary adjustments to their smart thermostat during peak demand times. Participants get a $50 bill credit after enrolling and an ongoing $0.005/kWh discount for staying in the program. You keep full control of your thermostat and can opt out of any event.
Tara Energy does not currently offer a satisfaction guarantee program. However, their customer service team can help you find the right electricity plan for your home or business.
