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At your usage level

What Hamilton plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Hamilton

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Hamilton

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 Hamilton

Hamilton 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 Hamilton? 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Water Department Call 254-386-3116 Website →
    City of Hamilton Wastewater Department Call 254-386-3116 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 Hamilton Solid Waste Services Call 254-386-3116 Website →
Go deeper The full Hamilton electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Hamilton: population 3,095 · Hamilton County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Hamilton, own a business, or need no-deposit electricity, this insider’s guide will help you determine your ideal energy plan in Hamilton.

Hamilton electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
R
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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You have the power to choose your home’s electric provider in Hamilton.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Hamilton in shopping for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

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

Plans from many different electricity providers are presented in a simple layout that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

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

Electricity in Hamilton 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 electricity in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Hamilton included, which introduced lots of competition.

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

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

Average electricity rates in Hamilton

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 Hamilton

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing how much energy you will use monthly is the best way to find a deal on energy in Hamilton. Why is this so vital?

You see power companies advertising the “price per kWh” for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, 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 signed up.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to choose your energy provider.

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

Even better, 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 ideal way to determine the ideal energy rate plan for your home.

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

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

We clarify the details, disclosing the various charges, 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 selected energy company without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should understand 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.

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 find the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Hamilton: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Hamilton, 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 come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Hamilton

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so shopping for a lower rate every year when your contract expires is essential.

Your existing energy company will typically raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you fail to 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, 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 energy provider will handle everything, including terminating your previous company’s service.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Hamilton 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 pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration 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 of breaking your existing contract.

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.

Hamilton 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 Hamilton?

You can sign up 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 Hamilton

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

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

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

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.

Hamilton business energy plans

If you manage a business in Hamilton, you’re not alone.

Hamilton 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 lower energy costs, you must shop for prices from competing energy companies.

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 once, and the companies will present their bids. You pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Hamilton’s official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Hamilton, the City of Hamilton 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.

View electricity prices for zip codes in Hamilton

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Hamilton was founded in 1858 and named after James Hamilton, a former governor of South Carolina who never actually visited Texas. The town became the county seat of Hamilton County and served as a crucial stop along the cattle drives heading north to Kansas, with the historic courthouse square still serving as the heart of the community today.

RECENT

In 2020, Hamilton completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings around the courthouse square and added new sidewalks, period lighting, and landscaping. The project has attracted new businesses and restaurants to the downtown area, breathing new life into the historic district.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Hamilton is the birthplace of Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on the long-running TV western 'Bonanza' from 1959 to 1972. Blocker was born in 1928 in nearby Bowie County but grew up in Hamilton, where he played football and was known for his gentle giant personality that would later make him famous on television.

DID YOU KNOW

Hamilton is home to one of the few remaining original courthouse squares in Texas that still has all four sides of historic buildings intact around the courthouse. The 1887 Hamilton County Courthouse sits in the center of the square and is considered one of the most photographed courthouses in Texas, featuring Second Empire architecture with a distinctive mansard roof and clock tower.

CULTURAL

Hamilton hosts the annual Dove Festival each September, celebrating the town's reputation as one of the premier dove hunting destinations in Texas. The festival features live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and a dove calling contest, drawing thousands of visitors to this small town and showcasing the deep hunting culture that has been part of Hamilton's identity for over a century.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

254-386-3116

Website

223 N 3rd St, Hamilton, TX 76531

Water

City of Hamilton Water Department

254-386-3116

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Hamilton Solid Waste Services

254-386-3116

Website

School District

Hamilton Independent School District

254-386-3117

Website

Public Library

254-386-3842

Website