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What Buckholts plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Buckholts plans
6.8¢
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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 Buckholts 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 Buckholts area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Buckholts

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Buckholts. 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

Buckholts 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 Buckholts’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 Buckholts 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 Buckholts 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 Buckholts, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Buckholts

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 Buckholts

Buckholts 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 Buckholts? 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 Buckholts 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 Buckholts Water Department Call 254-593-2505 Website →
    City of Buckholts Sewer Department Call 254-593-2505 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 Buckholts Sanitation Call 254-593-2505 Website →
Go deeper The full Buckholts electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Buckholts: population 387 · Milam County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Buckholts, a business owner, or need no-deposit electricity, this thorough guide will help you find your perfect electricity plan in Buckholts.

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Buckholts shop for their lowest-rate 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 electricity companies are outlined in a powerful format that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy providers or sorting through dozens of different online sites.

Energy in Buckholts has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, the city of Buckholts included, which introduced lots of competition.

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

As many as 60-100 retail electricity providers compete for your business in Buckholts, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Buckholts

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 Buckholts

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering the amount of electricity you will use in a month is the ideal way to shop for electricity in Buckholts. Why does this matter?

The rate you see electricity 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 be determined by how much energy you use in a month.

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

Thankfully, there’s a better way to choose your energy company.

Calculating your expected 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 home.

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter and is the ideal way to find the perfect electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. 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 calculations across hundreds of plans and assisting you step-by-step with the energy plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

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

We then help you in signing up with your selected electricity provider without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you must understand your expected or historical usage before choosing 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 recently purchased a home or business, or you cannot obtain 12-months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy that you will use in any given 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 find the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Buckholts: Setting up electricity

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

Ask the previous homeowner 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.

Sign-up for a plan instantly through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to return to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Buckholts

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract expires.

Your existing energy provider will typically raise your electricity rate once your term 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 for.

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

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing energy companies.

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

Switching is easy:

When you decide to switch, your new electricity company will take care of everything for you, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Buckholts 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 electricity companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date up to 14 days before your current contract’s end date without an “early termination” fee. That’s Texas Law.

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

The amount saved each month by switching to a different electricity company may outweigh the one-time fee to get out of your contract early.

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.

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.

Buckholts 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 Buckholts?

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

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on the company of your choosing.

No-deposit electricity plans in Buckholts

If you need to find an energy plan in Buckholts that requires no deposit, we can help.

If your first choice of plans charges 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 needed.

Working for you, we will instantly review 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.

Buckholts business energy rates

If you manage a business in Buckholts, you’re not alone.

Buckholts is home to many small and large businesses and is a thriving town to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To lower your electricity bill, compare rates from competing providers.

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

You enroll your information once, and the companies will present their bids. You get to choose the cheapest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Buckholts was founded in 1881 when the International-Great Northern Railroad came through the area, named after early settler John Buckholt who owned land where the town was established. The community quickly became a shipping point for cotton and cattle, with the railroad bringing prosperity to this small farming community in central Texas.

RECENT

In 2020, Buckholts completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water and sewer systems with federal and state grants totaling over $2 million. This project was crucial for the small town of fewer than 400 residents, ensuring reliable utilities for decades to come and supporting potential future growth.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music singer and songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker, famous for writing 'Mr. Bojangles,' spent part of his childhood in the Buckholts area visiting relatives. Walker, who became a key figure in the Texas country music scene and the outlaw country movement, often spoke fondly of his time in small Texas towns like Buckholts that influenced his authentic songwriting style.

DID YOU KNOW

Buckholts holds the distinction of being one of the smallest incorporated cities in Texas to maintain its own independent school district, with enrollment often fluctuating between 50-80 students total from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Buckholts Badgers football team regularly plays six-man football due to low enrollment, yet the community's support for their team rivals that of much larger Texas towns.

CULTURAL

Every October, Buckholts hosts the annual Buckholts Cotton Festival, celebrating the town's agricultural heritage with a parade, live music, and traditional Texas barbecue. Despite the town's tiny size, the festival draws visitors from across Milam County and features a cotton bale rolling contest, where teams compete to see who can roll a 500-pound cotton bale the fastest down Main Street.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

254-593-2505

Website

101 Main St, Buckholts, TX 76518

Water

City of Buckholts Water Department

254-593-2505

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Buckholts Sanitation

254-593-2505

Website

School District

Buckholts Independent School District

254-593-2922

Website

Public Library

254-593-2505

Website