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What Marquez plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Marquez plans
6.8¢
Where plans we price start today
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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 Marquez 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 Marquez area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Marquez

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Marquez. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Marquez

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 Marquez

Marquez spans 4 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 Marquez? 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 Marquez 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 Marquez Water Department Call 903-529-3251 Website →
    City of Marquez Sewer Department Call 903-529-3251 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 Marquez Sanitation Call 903-529-3251 Website →
Go deeper The full Marquez electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Marquez: population 250 · Leon County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Marquez 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
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Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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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 home’s energy company in Marquez.

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

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

Offers from several different electricity providers are displayed in a powerful grid, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy providers or clicking through dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Marquez is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many fantastic power companies compete for your business in Marquez by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and lower costs on your electricity bill.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Marquez, and there are hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average Electricity Rates in Marquez

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 Marquez

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use monthly is the ideal way to find a deal on power in Marquez. Why is this so vital?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

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

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

Thankfully, there’s a better way to select your power 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 you.

Better still, 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 discover the perfect energy 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 a few moments.

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

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

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

The takeaway here is you should know your expected or historical usage before picking the best 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 your average energy 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 electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Marquez: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Marquez, 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: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can’t obtain a usage history. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below, and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Marquez

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

Your existing energy company will normally raise your energy rate once your term 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 providers.

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 power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new energy provider will take care of everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Marquez 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 energy companies. 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” 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 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 would like 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 must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Marquez 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 looking for a great electric company in Marquez?

You can sign up for service with great companies 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 Marquez

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

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 energy providers 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 review 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.

Marquez Business Electricity Rates

If you manage a company in Marquez, you’ll find several other companies also call Marquez home.

Marquez is home to many small and large businesses and is a thriving place to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your energy bill, compare prices from competing energy companies.

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

You submit your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Marquez, the City of Marquez usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the Oncor 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 Marquez

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 Marquez

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.

Marquez Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Marquez was founded in 1871 as a railroad town along the International-Great Northern Railroad line connecting Houston to Palestine. The town was named after Rafael Marquez, a Mexican land grant holder who owned vast acreage in the area during the Republic of Texas era. The railroad brought prosperity to this small Leon County community, making it a vital shipping point for cotton and timber from the surrounding Piney Woods region.

RECENT

In 2020, Marquez completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Main Street, including the old general store and train depot. The project was funded through a combination of state rural development grants and community fundraising efforts. The restored buildings now house a community center, local museum, and small businesses that serve both residents and visitors exploring East Texas history.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and performer Don Walser, known as the 'Pavarotti of the Plains' for his incredible yodeling ability, spent part of his childhood in Marquez during the 1940s. Walser later became a legendary figure in Austin's music scene and was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. He often credited his early years in small East Texas towns like Marquez for inspiring his authentic country sound and storytelling abilities.

DID YOU KNOW

Marquez is home to one of the last remaining original International-Great Northern Railroad depots in East Texas, built in 1872 and still standing today. The depot served as a crucial stop for passengers traveling between Houston and Dallas for over 80 years, and legend has it that notorious outlaw Sam Bass once robbed a train at this very station in 1878. The depot now serves as a local history museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

CULTURAL

Every October, Marquez hosts the annual 'Rails and Tales Festival' celebrating its railroad heritage with live bluegrass music, storytelling competitions, and vintage train car displays. The festival draws visitors from across East Texas who come to hear local historians share tales of the town's colorful past, including stories of train robberies, boom-and-bust timber cycles, and the characters who shaped this small railroad community. Local families have been participating in the festival for generations, with some displaying artifacts and photographs dating back to the town's founding.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-529-3251

Website

101 Main St, Marquez, TX 77865

Water

City of Marquez Water Department

903-529-3251

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Marquez Sanitation

903-529-3251

Website

School District

Marquez Independent School District

903-529-3371

Website

Public Library

903-529-3251

Website