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What Carlton plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

16.6¢
Average across live Carlton 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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Top plans

Top Carlton 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 Carlton area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Carlton

TNMP owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Carlton. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Carlton

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 Carlton

Carlton 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 Carlton? 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 Carlton 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 Carlton Water Department Call 254-445-3221 Website →
    City of Carlton Sewer Department Call 254-445-3221 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 Carlton Sanitation Call 254-445-3221 Website →
Go deeper The full Carlton electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Carlton: population 72 · Hamilton County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Carlton electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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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

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As a resident or business owner within Carlton, 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 Carlton shop for their best energy plan.

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

Competing offers from several different energy providers are displayed in a convenient format, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This assures Texas consumers avoid hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours making phone calls or sorting through dozens of different websites.

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

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

As a result, many fantastic power companies compete for your business in Carlton by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your energy bill.

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Carlton, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average electricity rates in Carlton

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% 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 Carlton

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Discovering the amount of energy you will consume month-to-month is the best way to find a deal on energy in Carlton. Why is this important?

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

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly statement is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you consume in the month.

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than what you observed when you ordered.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to pick your electricity rate.

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

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 months and is the ideal way to discover the right electricity rate plan for your home.

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

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

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

We then help you order your plan with your chosen electricity company without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before ordering 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 cannot 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 energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Carlton: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Carlton, you need to get the best rate for your new home’s 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.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, 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 cannot obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage using our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool can assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes 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 Carlton

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

Your existing energy company will typically 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 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, shop the rates of competing electricity companies.

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

Switching is easy:

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

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Carlton 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 providers. 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, 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.

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

If you’re ready to switch and want to know how to find the best plan, remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the 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.

Carlton 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 Carlton?

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-deposit electricity plans in Carlton

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

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

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

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 waive the deposit if you meet one of 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.

Carlton business electricity plans

If you run a business in Carlton, you’ll discover many other businesses that also call Carlton home.

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

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You need to compare prices from competing energy companies to manage your energy bill.

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 choose the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Carlton utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (888) 866-7456.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Carlton, visit the https://www.tnmp.com/outage-center or call them at (888) 866-7456.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Carlton, the City of Carlton usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

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

Carlton was established in 1882 as a railroad town along the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway line that connected Temple to Brownwood. The town was named after Carlton Sayers, a prominent local landowner who donated land for the railroad depot, and it quickly became a shipping point for cotton and cattle from the surrounding Hamilton County ranches.

RECENT

In 2020, Carlton completed a major infrastructure upgrade that brought high-speed fiber internet to all residents and businesses in the tiny community. This $2.3 million project, funded through federal rural development grants, transformed Carlton into one of the most connected small towns in Texas, attracting remote workers and small tech businesses to the area.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Carlton was the childhood home of Buck Schiwetz, who became one of Texas's most celebrated watercolor artists in the mid-20th century. His paintings of Texas landscapes, historic buildings, and rural scenes were featured in numerous books and exhibitions, and he's credited with documenting much of Texas's architectural heritage before urban development changed the landscape forever.

DID YOU KNOW

Carlton holds the unusual distinction of being one of the few Texas towns where the post office building has served continuously in the same location since 1883, making it one of the oldest continuously operating post offices in the state. The original wooden structure was replaced with brick in 1925, but the postal service has never missed a day of operation, even during the Great Depression and both World Wars.

CULTURAL

Every October, Carlton hosts the 'Smallest Town, Biggest Heart' festival, where the population temporarily swells from 72 to over 2,000 visitors who come for homemade pie contests, vintage tractor displays, and live country music. The festival was started in 1995 as a way to celebrate small-town Texas life, and it's become so popular that visitors often outnumber residents by 30-to-1, creating a unique atmosphere where everyone knows everyone by the end of the day.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

254-445-3221

Website

PO Box 158, Carlton, TX 76436

Water

City of Carlton Water Department

254-445-3221

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Carlton Sanitation

254-445-3221

Website

School District

Hamilton Independent School District

254-386-3117

Website

Public Library

254-386-3821

Website