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At your usage level

What Haltom City plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Haltom City plans
6.8¢
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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 Haltom City 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 Haltom City area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Haltom City

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Haltom City. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Haltom City

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 Haltom City

Haltom City spans 6 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.

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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 Haltom City? 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 Haltom City 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 Haltom City Water Department Call 817-222-7700 Website →
    City of Haltom City Wastewater Services Call 817-222-7700 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 Haltom City Solid Waste Services Call 817-222-7700 Website →
Go deeper The full Haltom City electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Haltom City: population 44,300 · Tarrant County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Haltom City 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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You have the power to choose your household’s energy provider in Haltom City.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Haltom City shop for their lowest-rate energy plan.

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

Offers from many different electricity providers are presented in a powerful grid that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours calling different energy companies or sorting through hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Haltom City is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose 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 most of Texas, the city of Haltom City included, which introduced massive competition.

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

As many as 60-100 energy companies compete for your business in Haltom City, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Haltom City

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 Haltom City

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining the amount of electricity you will consume each month is the best way to find a deal on energy in Haltom City. Why should you care?

The rate you see electricity 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 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 choose your energy rate.

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

Even better, 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 determine the perfect electricity plan for your home.

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

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers, to assist you step-by-step with the electricity plan that’s best for your household’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 assist you in enrolling with your selected energy company without ever having to leave our service.

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

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or 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 energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Haltom City: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Haltom City, 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 are unable to obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage via utilizing our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool will be able to 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 term you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Haltom City

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is vital to shop for a lower price each year when your contract expires.

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

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

Switching is easy:

When you make the switch, your new energy company will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

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

You can pick any date up to 14 days before your current contract’s end date without an “early termination” fee. 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 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’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 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.

Haltom City 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 Haltom City?

You can enroll for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

No-deposit electricity plans in Haltom City

If you need to find an energy plan in Haltom City 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.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity providers to determine if a deposit is needed.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit requirements 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.

Haltom City business energy plans

If you manage a company in Haltom City, you’ll find several other businesses also call Haltom City home.

Haltom City 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

To manage your electricity costs, compare rates from competing providers.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information on Compare Power, and the companies will present their bids. You get to pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other utility service areas in Texas

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Haltom City was founded in 1949 by Major William Haltom, a World War II veteran who purchased 1,000 acres of farmland and developed it into affordable housing for returning veterans. The city was incorporated in 1949 and became one of the first planned communities in North Texas specifically designed to help veterans transition back to civilian life with affordable homes and modern amenities.

RECENT

In 2020, Haltom City completed a major downtown revitalization project that transformed the Broadway Avenue corridor with new streetscaping, LED lighting, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. The $3.2 million project has attracted several new businesses and restaurants to the area, helping to create a more walkable downtown district for the first time in the city's history.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star LeAnn Rimes was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but moved to Haltom City as a young child where she began her singing career. She recorded her first album at age 13 while living in Haltom City and became the youngest person ever to win a Grammy Award at age 14, launching her career from this small North Texas community.

DID YOU KNOW

Haltom City is home to one of the last remaining original Whataburger locations from the 1950s, complete with the original A-frame architecture and orange and white striped design. The location on Belknap Street has been serving the community since 1953 and is considered a pilgrimage site for Whataburger enthusiasts who want to experience the chain's original atmosphere and design.

CULTURAL

Haltom City hosts the annual 'Buffalo Days' festival each spring, celebrating the area's history when massive buffalo herds roamed the Trinity River bottoms before settlement. The festival features a buffalo chip throwing contest, live music, and historical reenactments, drawing thousands of visitors who come to learn about the region's pre-settlement wildlife and the Native American tribes who once hunted here.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

817-222-7700

Website

5024 Broadway Ave, Haltom City, TX 76117

Water

City of Haltom City Water Department

817-222-7700

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Haltom City Solid Waste Services

817-222-7700

Website

School District

Birdville Independent School District

817-547-5700

Website

Public Library

817-222-7790

Website