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What Bellmead plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Bellmead plans
6.8¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, Oncor 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 Bellmead 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

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

6.8¢

at 1,000 kWh

$68

est. monthly total

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Bellmead

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

Quick answers

Bellmead electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the Oncor territory average 15.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 6.8¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

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

Yes — most Bellmead 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 Bellmead today is 6.8¢ 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 122 plans in Bellmead, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Bellmead

17 providers sell into the Oncor territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
6.8¢
cheapest today, all in
122
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 Bellmead

Bellmead spans 4 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 Bellmead? 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 Bellmead 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.

    City of Bellmead Water Department Call 254-799-2436 Website →
    City of Bellmead Wastewater Services Call 254-799-2436 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.

    City of Bellmead Solid Waste Services Call 254-799-2436 Website →
Go deeper The full Bellmead electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Bellmead: population 10,763 · McLennan County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Bellmead, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this insider’s guide will help you find your best power plan in Bellmead.

Bellmead electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits6.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.8c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: Oncor Fetched: 9:28 PM

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You have the power to choose your home’s energy company in Bellmead.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Bellmead shopping for their lowest rate energy plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find contacting the electricity companies or visiting them online.

Offers from a number of different electricity providers are presented in a simple grid that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This ensures Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours of time making phone calls or navigating dozens of different online sites.

Electricity in Bellmead has been deregulated. As a consumer of energy, you have a choice when it comes to choosing a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for the majority of the state, the city of Bellmead included, which introduced lots of competition.

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

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

Average electricity rates in Bellmead

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 Bellmead

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining the amount of electricity you will consume each month is the ideal way to find a deal on electricity in Bellmead. Why should you care?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you consume in the month.

Unless you use exactly the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you enrolled.

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

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

Even better, 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 ideal way to discover the perfect energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in just moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of offers, and navigate you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

We clarify the details, disclosing the various charges and fees, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to anticipate on your monthly bill.

We then assist you in signing up with your chosen energy provider without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should know your expected or historical usage before choosing the right 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.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

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

Moving to Bellmead: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Bellmead, 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 Bellmead

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 close to expiring.

Your existing energy provider will normally raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly more 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 electricity companies.

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

Switching is easy:

When you make the switch, your new energy company will handle everything for you including terminating service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Bellmead is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

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

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration date without an “early termination” fee. That’s Texas Law.

If you’re still under contract, find out 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 providers may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

If you are unsure email us your latest energy bill and one of our team members will respond to you promptly with your best options.

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

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch, and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you will need to collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Bellmead 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 Bellmead?

You can enroll for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy and more.

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

No-deposit electricity plans in Bellmead

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

If assessed a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

Instead of calling around energy providers or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you a whole lot of time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular activities stress-free.

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.

Bellmead business electricity plans

If you run a company in Bellmead, you’re in good company.

Bellmead has become a thriving place for many small to midsized companies. The town is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more opportunities for growth.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your energy costs, you need to compare rates from competing energy companies.

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

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Bellmead utilities

Electricity

To learn more about Smart Meters, or to download your Electricity Usage, visit +1 (888) 313-4747.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Bellmead, visit the https://stormcenter.oncor.com or call them at +1 (888) 313-4747.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the Oncor 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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If your city is not on the list, use the zip code finder for a rate lower than what you currently pay in your city.

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Bellmead was incorporated in 1948 as a small suburban community just north of Waco, originally developed as a residential area for workers at nearby military installations and manufacturing plants. The city was named for its location on Bell's Hill, a prominent geographical feature in McLennan County, and grew rapidly during the post-World War II housing boom when returning veterans sought affordable homes near urban centers.

RECENT

In 2020, Bellmead completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded its water treatment facilities and replaced aging water lines throughout the city. The $2.8 million project was funded through a combination of federal grants and municipal bonds, ensuring reliable water service for residents and supporting future residential and commercial development in the area.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Bellmead gained national attention in 2015 when it became one of the filming locations for the popular HGTV show 'Fixer Upper' starring Chip and Joanna Gaines. The show featured a complete home renovation project in the city, bringing significant media attention and tourism interest to this small McLennan County community and showcasing its potential for urban renewal.

DID YOU KNOW

Despite its small size, Bellmead is home to one of the largest privately-owned collections of vintage neon signs in Texas, housed at the Bellmead Sign Museum. The collection includes over 150 restored neon signs from the 1940s through 1980s, including original signs from famous Texas drive-ins, motels, and businesses, making it a hidden gem for collectors and nostalgia enthusiasts from across the state.

OTHER

CULTURAL/UNIQUE: Bellmead hosts an annual 'Small Town, Big Heart' festival every October that celebrates the city's tight-knit community spirit with a chili cook-off, live music, and a unique tradition called the 'Neighbor Appreciation Walk.' During this event, residents walk through different neighborhoods leaving small gifts and thank-you notes for their neighbors, embodying the city's motto of fostering genuine community connections in an increasingly digital world.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

254-799-2436

Website

3015 Bellmead Dr, Bellmead, TX 76705

Water

City of Bellmead Water Department

254-799-2436

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Bellmead Solid Waste Services

254-799-2436

Website

School District

Waco Independent School District

254-755-9400

Website

Public Library

254-799-2436

Website