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At your usage level

What Cool plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Cool

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Cool

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 Cool

Cool 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 Cool? 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 Cool 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 Cool Water Department Call 940-627-5165 Website →
    City of Cool Sewer Department Call 940-627-5165 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 Cool Sanitation Call 940-627-5165 Website →
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About Cool: population 162 · Denton County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Cool 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 Cool, 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 assist residents of Cool in searching for their best energy plan.

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Competing offers from several different energy companies are displayed in a standardized grid, making evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours and hours making phone calls or clicking through dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Cool is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many fantastic energy companies compete for your business in Cool by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Cool, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average electricity rates in Cool

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 Cool

#1 rule: Determine your usage!

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

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

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

Thankfully, there’s a better way to shop for a power plan.

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

Better still, if you have 12 months 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 months and is the best way to determine your home’s ideal electricity rate plan.

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

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

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

We then help you order your plan with your selected electricity company without ever having to leave our service.

The bottom line is you must know your expected or historical usage before selecting 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

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business and cannot obtain 12 months of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate the average energy you will use in any given month.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly picking the first plan you see advertised by an electricity provider at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

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

Moving to Cool: Setting up electricity

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

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 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 term you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Cool

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

Your existing energy company will typically raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate 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 electricity providers.

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

Switching is easy:

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

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Cool 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 pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract’s end date without an “early cancellation” fee. Texas law protects you here.

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.

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’re ready to switch and want to know how to find the best plan, remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the cheapest rate.

You will want to find your historical usage for the past 12 months to determine your household’s best plan with the lowest rate.

Cool 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 Cool?

You can enroll 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 Cool

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

If your first selection 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 electricity providers 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 everyday 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.

Cool business electricity rates

If you own a company in Cool, you’re not alone.

Cool is home to many small and large businesses and is a great place to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your energy bill, you need to shop for rates from competing providers.

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 enroll your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Cool’s official city website for gas service in Cool to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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

Cool was founded in the 1880s as a railroad stop along the Rock Island Railroad line, originally named for the cool springs that provided fresh water to steam locomotives. The town's name proved prophetic as it became a popular summer retreat for Dallas residents seeking relief from the city heat, with several boarding houses and a small resort operating through the early 1900s.

RECENT

In 2020, Cool made national headlines when it became one of the smallest cities in America to achieve carbon neutrality through a partnership with renewable energy providers. The city's 162 residents now get 100% of their electricity from wind and solar sources, making Cool a model for sustainable living in rural Texas communities.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter Red Lane, who penned hits for Merle Haggard including 'The Fugitive' and 'If We Make It Through December,' was born and raised in Cool during the 1930s. Lane's childhood experiences in this tiny railroad town influenced many of his songs about small-town life and working-class struggles that became country music classics.

DID YOU KNOW

Cool holds the distinction of being the only incorporated city in Texas where every single resident can fit inside the city hall building at the same time, which they proved during their 2019 centennial celebration. The building, constructed in 1923 as a general store, was packed with all 162 residents plus the mayor for a group photo that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the highest percentage of a city's population in one building simultaneously.

CULTURAL

Every Labor Day weekend, Cool hosts the 'Coolest Little Festival in Texas,' where the population temporarily swells to over 2,000 visitors who come for the famous 'Cool Springs Water Tasting Contest.' Local legend claims that anyone who drinks from the original railroad springs will always return to Cool, and remarkably, over 80% of current residents can trace their family's first arrival to the town back to someone who stopped for water at the springs.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

940-627-5165

Website

200 Walnut St, Cool, TX 76078

Water

City of Cool Water Department

940-627-5165

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Cool Sanitation

940-627-5165

Website

School District

Northwest Independent School District

817-215-0000

Website

Public Library

940-627-2060

Website