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At your usage level

What Cunningham plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

16.6¢
Average across live Cunningham 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 Cunningham 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 Cunningham area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Cunningham

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Cunningham

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 Cunningham

Cunningham 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 Cunningham? 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 Cunningham 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.

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  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Cunningham Water Department Call 903-589-2424 Website →
    City of Cunningham Sewer Department Call 903-589-2424 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

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About Cunningham: population 1,190 · Lamar County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Cunningham 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
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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 Cunningham, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Cunningham shop for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

These official rates are the identical rates you’ll find calling the electricity providers or visiting their websites.

Plans from many different energy providers are presented conveniently, making evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden markups and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours calling different energy companies or navigating dozens of different online sites.

Electricity in Cunningham has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and command over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent power providers compete for your business in Cunningham by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity bill.

As many as 100+ providers compete for your business in Cunningham, with hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average electricity rates in Cunningham

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 Cunningham

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining the amount of electricity you will consume monthly is the ideal way to shop for electricity in Cunningham. Why should you care?

The rate you see power companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you consume in the month.

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

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

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

Better still, 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 months and is the ideal way to find the right energy plan for your home.

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

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

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 assist you in signing up with your selected power company without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you must determine your expected or historical usage before picking 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.

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 energy company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

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

Moving to Cunningham: Setting up electricity

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

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 Cunningham

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

Your existing energy 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 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, check the rates of competing electricity providers.

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

Switching is easy:

When you decide to switch, your new electricity provider will handle everything, including terminating your previous company’s service.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Cunningham 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 companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration date without an “early termination” 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 companies 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’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.

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

Cunningham 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 Cunningham?

You can sign up for service 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 Cunningham

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

If your first choice of plans mandates 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 requirements 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.

Cunningham business electricity rates

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

Cunningham 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 providers to manage your energy bill.

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 on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Cunningham 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 Cunningham, visit the https://www.tnmp.com/outage-center or call them at (888) 866-7456.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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.

View electricity prices for zip codes in Cunningham

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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

Cunningham was founded in 1888 as a railroad town along the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, originally named after railroad executive William Cunningham. The town served as a crucial shipping point for cotton and timber from the East Texas region, with the railroad bringing prosperity and growth to what was previously just farmland and forest.

RECENT

In 2020, Cunningham completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings from the early 1900s and created a new community center. The project was funded through a combination of state grants and local fundraising efforts, bringing new life to the town's historic Main Street corridor.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and producer Billy Sherrill, who wrote hits for Tammy Wynette including 'Stand By Your Man,' spent part of his childhood in Cunningham during the 1940s. Sherrill later became one of Nashville's most influential producers, helping to create the 'Nashville Sound' that dominated country music in the 1960s and 1970s.

DID YOU KNOW

Cunningham is home to one of the last remaining original St. Louis and San Francisco Railway depots in East Texas, built in 1889 and still standing today. The depot now serves as a museum and houses artifacts from the town's railroad era, including the original telegraph equipment that was used to coordinate train schedules across the region.

CULTURAL

Every October, Cunningham hosts the annual 'Rails and Tales Festival' that celebrates the town's railroad heritage with live bluegrass music, storytelling sessions, and vintage train car displays. Local residents dress in period costumes from the 1890s, and the festival features authentic chuck wagon cooking demonstrations and old-fashioned games that transport visitors back to the town's frontier railroad days.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-589-2424

Website

101 Main St, Cunningham, TX 75431

Water

City of Cunningham Water Department

903-589-2424

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Cunningham Sanitation

903-589-2424

Website

School District

Prairiland Independent School District

903-379-3841

Website

Public Library

903-589-2424

Website