Gexa Energy offers a unique 3-Day Free Weekends plan that gives you free electricity on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Having three free days sounds excellent, but the key question is: at what cost? The answer is usually very high weekday rates. In some cases, those rates can be nearly double the weekday rates of discount weekend plans.
Still, the extra free time may create real value for certain households. In the sections below, we analyze this plan in detail and compare it against competitive fixed-rate plans to see whether it is actually worth it.
Gexa Energy Pros:
- 3 full days of free electricity every week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Truly free weekend structure, meaning both energy charges and TDU delivery charges are waived during the 3-day free window
Gexa Energy Cons:
- Very high weekday energy rates, often above 20¢/kWh
- Includes a base charge, which is common in many truly free weekend plans and can be a disadvantage for low-usage customers, especially small or studio apartments
Free Weekends by Gexa vs. True Fixed Plans: Can It Beat Them?
We will analyze this plan in detail, but it will be difficult for it to beat a competitive true fixed-rate plan, mainly because of its very high weekday rate. In the end, the result depends on your willingness to adjust your habits and on how much of your electricity usage you can realistically move into the weekend.
Comparison vs. Top Fixed Plans
The next comparison evaluates this plan against the latest prices from the top 20 competitive fixed-rate plans in the market, including plans currently available on Power to Choose. This is important: we are not using expensive or weak fixed-rate plans to make this one look stronger. We are comparing it against real, competitive market rates.
Gexa Energy – 3 Day Free Weekends Plan
Free 3 Day Weekends 12
Free Days & Weekends
Term:
12 months
Last update:
March 3, 2026
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
17.50¢
500 kWh
18.90¢
2,000 kWh
16.80¢
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
17.50¢
500 kWh
18.90¢
2,000 kWh
16.80¢
VS
Top 20 - True fixed Plan in the Market:
Choose 12
True Fixed
Term:
12 months
Last update:
April 27, 2026
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
13.00¢
500 kWh
13.50¢
2,000 kWh
12.80¢
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
13.00¢
500 kWh
13.50¢
2,000 kWh
12.80¢
Free Weekends by Gexa vs Top 20 Truly Fixed Plan
This chart is dynamic, and you can change the usage filter in the top-right corner. For the filter selection, use 500 kWh or 1,000 kWh if you live in an apartment. Use 1,000 kWh and 2,000 kWh for medium to large houses, and 2,000 kWh to 3,000 kWh for very large houses.
This graph shows how competitive Gexa Energy’s 3 Day Free Weekends plan really is. The point where the blue area meets the orange area tells you how much of your electricity usage needs to fall inside the free window for the plan to perform about the same as a competitive fixed rate plan.
- For apartments that usually use around 500 kWh in spring or fall, you need to move more than 60% of your electricity usage into the free window just to reach a rate similar to a good fixed plan. For homes closer to 1,000 kWh, that threshold is still above 55%, which is a very demanding target. Now let’s put that into perspective. If your home used the exact same amount of electricity every day of the week, then Friday, Saturday, and Sunday would account for only about 45% of your total weekly usage. That means you would still need to shift roughly another 20% of your load from Monday through Thursday into the free window. Moving laundry, EV charging, and some cooking into the weekend can help, so it is possible, but it is still challenging.
- And what happens if you do not shift enough usage? If your split ends up closer to 50% inside the free window and 50% outside of it, your effective rate will rise quickly. In that case, you could end up paying around 20% to 25% more than with a good fixed rate plan. That is why this type of plan can be a double edged sword.
Gexa 3 Day Free Weekends Plan Bill Estimation
Use the table below to estimate your bill and compare this plan against the top 20 fixed rate plans across different TDUs. Select your TDU and your usage level (500 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 kWh).
Because this plan has very high weekday rates, your final bill depends heavily on your total monthly usage and on how much electricity you can realistically shift into the free weekend window.
As a general guideline:
- Use 500 to 1,000 kWh for apartments
- Use 1,000 to 2,000 kWh for medium to large homes
- Use 2,000 to 3,000 kWh for very large homes
Free Nights Bill Estimate Table
Monthly bill by free-window usage percentage
Final Summary
The main problem with this plan is its very high weekday rate. For example, if you compare it with a discount plan like Atlantex Power Free Weekends, you will notice that the energy rate is almost double. So if you truly need the extra free day, this plan might still work for you.
It may be a good fit for people who are usually out of the house during the week and use most of their electricity on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. However, the base charge also makes this plan less attractive for apartment users. For a small apartment, paying a high base charge every month can quickly reduce the value of the plan.
If you want to explore more options, please review the full list of Free Weekends plans and the other plan reviews as well.