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What Buffalo Gap plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

16.1¢
Average across live Buffalo Gap plans
6.6¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, AEP North 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 Buffalo Gap 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

7.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$73

est. monthly total

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Buffalo Gap

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

Quick answers

Buffalo Gap electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the AEP North territory average 16.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 6.6¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

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

Yes — most Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap today is 6.6¢ 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 Buffalo Gap, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Buffalo Gap

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

17
companies selling here
6.6¢
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 Buffalo Gap

Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap? 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 Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap Water Department Call 325-572-3391 Website →
    City of Buffalo Gap Sewer Department Call 325-572-3391 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 Buffalo Gap Sanitation Call 325-572-3391 Website →
Go deeper The full Buffalo Gap electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Buffalo Gap: population 463 · Taylor County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

Whether a business owner, new resident or long-time citizen of Buffalo Gap, use of this comprehensive guide will enable you to find your best solution for an electricity plan.

Buffalo Gap electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.6c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits7.3c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.9c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: AEP North Fetched: 9:28 PM

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Buffalo Gap in searching 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 electricity companies are presented in a convenient format that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or navigating hundreds of different websites.

Energy in Buffalo Gap is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many excellent energy providers compete for your business in Buffalo Gap by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your energy bill.

As many as 65+ energy companies compete for your business in Buffalo Gap, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average electricity rates in Buffalo Gap

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 Buffalo Gap

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining how much electricity you will use monthly is the ideal way to shop for energy in Buffalo Gap. Why is this so vital?

The rate you see energy companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much energy you use in the 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.

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

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

Better yet, if you have a year of usage history for your household, 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 discover the right electricity rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now solved in just seconds.

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

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

We then assist you in signing up with your chosen power provider without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you must determine your expected or historical usage before selecting 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 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 shop for the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Buffalo Gap: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Buffalo Gap, 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 can’t obtain a 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.

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 length you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Buffalo Gap

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

Your existing electricity provider will typically 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 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 providers.

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

Switching is easy:

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

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Buffalo Gap 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 providers. 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 cancellation” penalty. 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 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 of breaking 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 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.

Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap?

You can enroll for services 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 Buffalo Gap

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

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

Working for you, we will instantly check 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.

Buffalo Gap business power plans

If you manage a business in Buffalo Gap, you’re in good company.

Buffalo Gap is home to many small and large companies and is a great place to run a business.

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 providers by inviting various energy companies to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You enroll your information on Compare Power, 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.

Buffalo Gap utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (877) 373-4858.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Buffalo Gap, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (877) 373-4858.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the AEP North 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

Buffalo Gap was established in 1874 as the original county seat of Taylor County, named after the natural gap in the Callahan Divide where buffalo herds once passed through. The town served as an important stop on the cattle drives and was a bustling frontier community until the railroad bypassed it in favor of Abilene in 1883, causing the county seat to be moved and the town's population to dwindle dramatically.

RECENT

In 2019, Buffalo Gap completed a major restoration of its historic courthouse, which now serves as the centerpiece of the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. The $2.3 million project restored the 1879 limestone courthouse to its original grandeur and transformed it into a museum and event center, attracting thousands of visitors annually to this tiny town of fewer than 500 residents.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Buffalo Gap was the childhood home of legendary Western artist Harold Dow Bugbee, who became known as the 'Cowboy Artist' and painted iconic scenes of ranch life and the American West. His works are now displayed in major museums across the country, and he's credited with helping preserve the visual history of Texas frontier life through his authentic depictions of cowboy culture.

DID YOU KNOW

Buffalo Gap is home to one of the most complete 19th-century frontier towns in Texas, with over 20 authentic historic buildings that were moved to the site to create a living museum. The collection includes a fully operational 1880s print shop with original equipment, a frontier doctor's office with period medical instruments, and even a restored one-room schoolhouse where visitors can experience lessons taught exactly as they were 150 years ago.

CULTURAL

Every Labor Day weekend, Buffalo Gap transforms into a bustling frontier town during its annual Old Settlers Reunion, a tradition that began in 1898 and continues today. The celebration features authentic chuck wagon cooking, blacksmithing demonstrations, and period-dressed interpreters who bring the Old West to life, making this tiny town feel like stepping back in time to experience genuine Texas frontier culture.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

325-572-3391

Website

133 N William St, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508

Water

City of Buffalo Gap Water Department

325-572-3391

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Buffalo Gap Sanitation

325-572-3391

Website

School District

Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District

325-554-7756

Website

Public Library

325-572-3365

Website