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At your usage level

What Bells plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

16.6¢
Average across live Bells plans
8.2¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, TNMP 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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1. Enter your ZIP. 2. We price every Bells plan we offer at your real usage. 3. Order online in about 10 minutes — power on the date you pick. No account, no spam.

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Top plans

Top Bells 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

Rhythm Max Saver 12

Rhythm Energy

8.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$83

est. monthly total

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Bells

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

Quick answers

Bells electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the TNMP territory average 16.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 8.2¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

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

Yes — most Bells 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 Bells today is 8.2¢ 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 Bells, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Bells

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

17
companies selling here
8.2¢
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 Bells

Bells 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 Bells? 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 Bells 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 Bells Water Department Call 903-965-7871 Website →
    City of Bells Sewer Department Call 903-965-7871 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 Bells Sanitation Department Call 903-965-7871 Website →
Go deeper The full Bells electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Bells: population 1,392 · Grayson County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business or need no-deposit power, this thorough guide will help you determine your perfect electricity plan in Bells.

Bells electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits8.5c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: TNMP Fetched: 9:28 PM

Price all 122 plans at your usage →

You have the power to choose your household’s energy provider in Bells.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Bells shop 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.

Plans from several different energy providers are outlined in a standardized format that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours of time making phone calls or clicking around on dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Bells is deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when it comes to selecting a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent power providers compete for your business in Bells by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save costs on your energy bill.

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Bells and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Bells

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.
  • Emily (TX, United States)

How to find the best energy plan in Bells

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining how much electricity you will use in a month is the ideal way to shop for power in Bells. Why does this matter?

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

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will vary depending on 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 what you saw when you ordered.

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

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing rates by total monthly cost, is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for you.

Even better, if you have an entire year of usage history for your household, 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 determine the right energy plan for your home.

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

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

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

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your selected energy provider without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you should understand your expected or historical usage before selecting the right energy 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 choosing the first plan you see advertised by an energy company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

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

Moving to Bells: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Bells, 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 can’t obtain usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

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 Bells

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

Your existing electricity provider will normally raise your energy rate once your term expires. If you fail to 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 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 take care of everything for you including terminating service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Bells 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 up to 14 days early of your current contract’s end 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 providers 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.

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 best price.

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

Bells 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.

Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Bells?

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

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

No-deposit electricity plans in Bells

Need to find an energy plan in Bells 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 determine if a deposit is going to be required.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit requirements 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.

Bells business power plans

If you manage a business in Bells, you’ll discover several other businesses also have established themselves here.

Bells 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 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 once 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.

Bells 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 Bells, visit the https://stormcenter.oncor.com or call them at +1 (888) 313-4747.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the Texas-New Mexico (TNMP) 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

Bells was founded in 1873 when the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad built through the area, with the town named after railroad official George Washington Bell. The community grew rapidly as a railroad junction point, becoming a vital shipping center for cotton and agricultural products from the fertile Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.

RECENT

In 2020, Bells completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Main Street and added new sidewalks and period lighting. The project has attracted new businesses to the downtown area and helped preserve the town's small-town character while modernizing infrastructure for the 21st century.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music singer and songwriter Red Steagall, known as the 'Cowboy Poet of Texas,' spent part of his childhood in Bells before becoming a Grammy-nominated artist and official Cowboy Poet of Texas. He's written songs for major artists including Ray Charles and has been inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame.

DID YOU KNOW

Bells is home to one of the last remaining original Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad depots in North Texas, built in 1902 and still standing today. The depot served as a crucial stop on the 'Katy Railroad' line that connected Texas to Kansas City, and local legend says that famous outlaws Frank and Jesse James once hid out in the area during their train-robbing days.

CULTURAL

Every October, Bells hosts the annual 'Bell County Bluegrass Festival' which draws musicians and fans from across Texas and Oklahoma to celebrate traditional American music. The festival features local barbecue, craft vendors, and multi-generational families who have been performing bluegrass music in the region for over a century, making it a true celebration of rural Texas culture.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-965-7871

Website

158 Main St, Bells, TX 75414

Water

City of Bells Water Department

903-965-7871

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Bells Sanitation Department

903-965-7871

Website

School District

Bells Independent School District

903-965-2991

Website

Public Library

903-965-2991

Website