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What Cross Cut plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

16.1¢
Average across live Cross Cut 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 Cross Cut 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 Cross Cut area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Cross Cut

AEP North owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Cross Cut. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Cross Cut

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 Cross Cut

Cross Cut spans 3 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 Cross Cut? 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 Cross Cut 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.

    Cross Cut Water Supply Corporation Call 325-725-7141 Website →
    Cross Cut Sewer Services Call 325-725-7141 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.

    Brown County Waste Management Call 325-643-5264 Website →
Go deeper The full Cross Cut electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Cross Cut: population 150 · Brown County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Cross Cut 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 can choose your household’s electric company in Cross Cut.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Cross Cut shopping for their best electricity 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 providers are presented in a standardized grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy companies or clicking around on dozens of websites.

Energy in Cross Cut, Texas, has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of Texas, the city of Cross Cut, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Cross Cut by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save costs on your electricity bill.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Cross Cut, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average electricity rates in Cross Cut

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.
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How to find the best energy plan in Cross Cut

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing how much energy you will consume monthly is the best way to find a deal on power in Cross Cut. Why is this so vital?

You see energy companies advertising the “price per kWh” for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much energy you consume each month.

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

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

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

Better still, if you have 12 months 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 determine the correct energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is now done in moments.

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

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

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

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before choosing 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 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 Cross Cut: Setting up electricity

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

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when renewing your existing plan or possibly switching plans.

Switching electricity companies in Cross Cut

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

Your existing electricity provider 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 higher 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 energy bill.

Switching is easy:

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

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

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early termination” penalty. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, find out 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 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 lowest price.

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.

Cross Cut 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 Cross Cut?

You can sign up 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 your chosen company.

No-deposit electricity plans in Cross Cut

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

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

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

We will instantly review the different plans for any deposit requirements so you can get your lights on and return to your day.

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.

Cross Cut business electricity rates

If you own a business in Cross Cut, you’re not alone.

Cross Cut has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The city 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

To lower energy costs, you need to shop for rates 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 enroll your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Cross Cut 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 Cross Cut, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (877) 373-4858.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Cross Cut, the City of Cross Cut handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

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.

View electricity prices for zip codes in Cross Cut

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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View electricity prices for cities near Cross Cut

Are you searching for a lower electricity rate in a different city? If so, you can find the location below and then click to sign up for a more affordable electricity plan.

If your city is not on the list, use the zip code finder for a rate lower than what you currently pay in your city.

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Cross Cut was established in the 1870s as a railroad stop along the Texas and Pacific Railway, named for its location at the intersection of two major cattle trails that 'crossed' and 'cut' through the area. The town served as a vital shipping point for cattle ranchers in Brown County, with cowboys driving herds from across Central Texas to reach the railroad depot for transport to northern markets.

RECENT

In 2020, Cross Cut became one of the smallest Texas communities to receive high-speed fiber internet service through a rural broadband initiative. This technological upgrade has allowed several residents to work remotely and has attracted a few small tech startups to establish satellite offices in this tiny community, bringing new economic opportunities to the area.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Cross Cut was the childhood home of legendary Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald, who served from 1891 to 1907 and was famous for his motto 'No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin'.' McDonald was one of the most celebrated lawmen of the Old West and later served as a bodyguard to President Theodore Roosevelt during his visits to Texas.

DID YOU KNOW

Cross Cut holds the unusual distinction of being one of the few Texas towns where the post office has operated continuously in the same family for over 80 years. The Johnson family has run the postal service since 1943, with three generations serving as postmasters, making it one of the longest family-operated post offices in rural Texas history.

CULTURAL

Every Labor Day weekend, Cross Cut hosts the annual 'Smallest Town Festival' where residents compete to see who can organize the most activities in the least amount of space. The festival includes a main street parade that lasts exactly 90 seconds, a chili cook-off with typically only six entries, and a talent show held in someone's backyard, celebrating the unique charm of small-town Texas life.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

325-643-5264

Website

613 Center Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801

Water

Cross Cut Water Supply Corporation

325-725-7141

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Brown County Waste Management

325-643-5264

Website

School District

Cross Plains Independent School District

254-725-6121

Website

Public Library

325-646-0155

Website