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What Lockett plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Lockett

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Lockett

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 Lockett

Lockett 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 Lockett? 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 Lockett 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.

    Wilbarger County Water System Call 940-552-5486 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.

    Wilbarger County Waste Management Call 940-552-5486 Website →
Go deeper The full Lockett electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Lockett: population 19 · Wilbarger County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business or need no-deposit electricity, this guide will help you determine your best power plan in Lockett.

Lockett 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 have the power to choose your household’s energy company in Lockett.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Lockett in searching for their lowest-rate energy plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find calling the energy companies or visiting them online.

Offers from several different energy companies are displayed conveniently, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours making phone calls or clicking through dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Lockett is deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and command over your energy bill.

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

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

As many as 100+ providers compete for your account in Lockett, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Lockett

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 Lockett

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Knowing how much energy you will consume monthly is the best way to shop for energy in Lockett. Why should you care?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity providers 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 vary depending on how much energy you use in the month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you enrolled.

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

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

Better still, if you have a year 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 best way to discover the right electricity rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now done in a few moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans and navigating 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 exactly where your money is going and what to anticipate on your bill.

We then help you order your plan with your chosen energy company without ever leaving our service.

The bottom line is you must know 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

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own 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 electricity company 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 Lockett: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Lockett, 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 it’s time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Lockett

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

Your existing energy provider will normally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you do not act, 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 companies.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to call your current company to cancel (no “break-up call”)
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you decide to switch, your new electricity company will handle everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Lockett 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 choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early cancellation” penalty. That’s Texas Law.

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.

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 would like to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the cheapest rate.

You will want to gather your historical usage for the last 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Lockett 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 Lockett?

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Lockett

Need to find an energy plan in Lockett 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.

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

We will review the different plans for any deposit obligations instantly so you can get your power 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.

Lockett Business Energy Rates

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

Lockett is home to many small and large companies and is a thriving place to run a business.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You must shop for rates from competing providers to manage your electricity bill.

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Lockett, the City of Lockett usually 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.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Lockett

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 Lockett

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.

Don’t see your city on the list? Use the zip code finder to search for your new low rate in your city.

Lockett Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Lockett was established in 1886 as a railroad town along the Fort Worth and Denver Railway line. The tiny community was named after a local rancher and served as a shipping point for cattle and cotton from the surrounding Red River Valley ranches during the late 1800s cattle boom.

RECENT

In 2020, Lockett made headlines when the U.S. Census recorded its population at just 19 residents, making it one of the smallest incorporated communities in Texas. Despite its tiny size, the community has maintained its post office and continues to appear on official state maps as a recognized place.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

While Lockett itself hasn't produced major celebrities, it sits in the heart of ranch country that was once part of the massive Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest ranches in American history. The ranch was frequented by oil barons and cattle kings who shaped Texas's early economy in the early 1900s.

DID YOU KNOW

Lockett is so small that it doesn't have a single business establishment, yet it maintains its own ZIP code (76240) and post office. The community covers less than one square mile but serves as a mailing address for several large ranches in the area, making it one of the most rural ZIP codes in Texas.

CULTURAL

Lockett represents the quintessential ghost town that refuses to disappear, embodying the stubborn persistence of rural Texas communities. The remaining residents are primarily ranching families whose properties have been in their families for generations, maintaining a way of life that has remained largely unchanged since the early 1900s.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

940-552-5486

Website

1700 Wilbarger St, Vernon, TX 76384

Water

Wilbarger County Water System

940-552-5486

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Wilbarger County Waste Management

940-552-5486

Website

School District

Vernon Independent School District

940-552-2564

Website

Public Library

940-552-6291

Website