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What Barksdale plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

15.2¢
Average across live Barksdale plans
7.0¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 123 live plans at 1,000 kWh, AEP Central delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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Top plans

Top Barksdale plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

Saver Plus 12

Frontier Utilities

7.0¢

at 1,000 kWh

$70

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Barksdale area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Barksdale

AEP Central owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Barksdale. Whichever plan you pick, AEP Central still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes AEP Central delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Barksdale electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the AEP Central territory average 15.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 7.0¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

AEP Central is Barksdale’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; AEP Central delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Barksdale addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Barksdale today is 7.0¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 123 plans in Barksdale, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Barksdale

17 providers sell into the AEP Central territory today, between them offering 123 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
7.0¢
cheapest today, all in
123
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Barksdale

Barksdale spans 1 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Barksdale? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Barksdale addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    Barksdale Water Supply Corporation Call 830-234-3456 Website →
    Barksdale Wastewater Services Call 830-234-3456 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

Go deeper The full Barksdale electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Barksdale: population 822 · Edwards County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Barksdale

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, a business owner, or need no-deposit electricity, this insider’s guide will help you find your best electricity plan in Barksdale.

Barksdale electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
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Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits7.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits7.0c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.2c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.2c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.3c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Total: 123 plans Utility: AEP Texas Fetched: 9:28 PM

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As a resident or business owner within Barksdale, you have the power to choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Barksdale shopping for their best electricity plan.

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables a quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Competing plans from many different electricity providers are displayed in a powerful format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours of time calling different energy companies or clicking around on hundreds of different websites.

Electricity in Barksdale has been deregulated. As a consumer of energy, you have a choice when it comes to picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the electricity market for the majority of the state, the city of Barksdale included, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Barksdale by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ providers compete for your business in Barksdale and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Barksdale

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

The average Texas business electricity rate is 8.3¢, 39% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.
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How to find the best energy plan in Barksdale

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use monthly is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Barksdale. Why does this matter?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you use in the month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you ordered.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to select your power company.

Calculating your total monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing plans by total monthly cost, is the best way to shop for the best rate for your household.

Better yet, if you have 12 months of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method takes into account the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the absolute best way to discover the perfect energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now done in just moments.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans, and navigate you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees and charges, so you’ll know exactly where your money is going and what to expect on your monthly bill.

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your chosen energy provider without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before ordering the best electricity plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you are unable to acquire 12 months of historical usage, or you’re the owner of a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly picking the first plan you see advertised by an electricity company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

Use Compare Power to find the best electricity plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Barksdale: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Barksdale, to get the best rate you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous home-owner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

It may take some effort to acquire usage for the past 12 months, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home’s usage pattern.

Note: If you are unable to obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage via utilizing our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code the tool will be able to assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or to possibly switch plans.

Switching electricity companies in Barksdale

Switching is good. Market conditions are always in flux, so it is important to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is about to expire.

Your existing energy provider will normally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you do not take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly higher than the plan you signed up.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract make sure to shop the rates of competing energy providers.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars each year on your energy bill.

Switching is easy:

When you decide to switch, your new electricity provider will handle everything for you including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Barksdale is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver power to your home do not change when you switch energy companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration date without an “early cancellation” fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, check how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most companies up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching companies may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

For help with this, you can send us your latest energy bill via email, and one of our professional team members will contact you shortly to discuss your best options.

If you’re ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the truly best rate.

You will want to gather your historical usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Barksdale energy companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Looking for a great electric company in Barksdale?

You can sign up for service with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy and more.

Click on the provider of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-deposit electricity plans in Barksdale

Need to find an energy plan in Barksdale that doesn’t require a deposit?

If your first choice of plans mandates a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling energy companies to find out if a deposit is needed.

We will check the different plans for any deposit requirements immediately so you can get your power on and get return to your day.

Learn how to get no deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

If you have any questions about deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

Barksdale business electricity plans

If you own a company in Barksdale, you’ll discover many other companies also call Barksdale home.

Barksdale is home to a significant number of small and large businesses and is a thriving place to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your electricity costs, you need to shop prices from competing energy companies.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information on Compare Power and the providers will present their bids. You to pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Barksdale utilities

Electricity

To learn more about Smart Meters, or to download your Electricity Usage, visit (866) 223-8508.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Barksdale, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (866) 223-8508.

Gas

For gas service in Barksdale, call or visit Barksdale’s official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Barksdale, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Barksdale.

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the AEP Central Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Barksdale was established in the 1880s as a railroad town along the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway line. The town was named after a railroad official and served as a crucial water stop for steam locomotives crossing the rugged Edwards Plateau, helping to open up this remote region of Texas to settlement and ranching.

RECENT

In 2020, Barksdale completed a major infrastructure upgrade that brought high-speed fiber internet to this remote community of just over 800 residents. This digital connectivity project has allowed several residents to work remotely and has attracted new families seeking rural living with modern amenities.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and performer Gary P. Nunn, famous for writing 'London Homesick Blues' (the theme song for Austin City Limits), spent part of his childhood in the Barksdale area. His experiences in the remote Hill Country influenced many of his songs about Texas rural life and became part of his authentic country sound.

DID YOU KNOW

Barksdale sits at one of the highest elevations in Texas at over 2,400 feet above sea level, making it higher than many mountain towns in other states. The town experiences snow almost every winter and has recorded temperatures as low as -8°F, which is extremely rare for Texas and often surprises visitors expecting typical hot Texas weather.

CULTURAL

Barksdale is home to one of Texas's most unique annual events - the 'Wool and Mohair Festival' held each spring to celebrate the area's Angora goat and sheep ranching heritage. The festival features goat shearing demonstrations, mohair spinning contests, and barbacoa cooked in traditional underground pits, drawing visitors from across the Hill Country to this tiny community.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

830-234-3456

Website

Main Street, Barksdale, TX 78828

Water

Barksdale Water Supply Corporation

830-234-3456

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

800-752-8036

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Hill Country Disposal

830-683-2132

Website

School District

Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District

830-234-3313

Website

Public Library

830-683-2713

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