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At your usage level

What Melissa plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Melissa

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Melissa

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 Melissa

Melissa 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 Melissa? 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 Melissa 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 Melissa Water Department Call 972-837-2581 Website →
    City of Melissa Wastewater Services Call 972-837-2581 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.

Go deeper The full Melissa electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Melissa: population 13,500 · Collin County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Melissa 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 home’s electric company in Melissa.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Melissa search for their best energy plan.

These official rates are the same as contacting electricity companies or visiting them online.

Offers from many different energy companies are shown in a standardized layout, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

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

Energy in Melissa has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and command over your energy bills.

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

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

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Melissa, and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Melissa

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 Melissa

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of energy you will consume in a month is the best way to find a deal on energy in Melissa. Why should you care?

The “price per kWh” 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 change according to how much power you use in a month.

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

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

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

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 perfect energy plan for your home.

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

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers and navigating you step-by-step to the energy plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

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

We then help you enroll with your selected power company without ever leaving our website.

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

Moving to Melissa: Setting up Electricity

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

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 close to expiring.

Your existing electricity provider will normally raise your energy rate once your term expires. If you fail to act, 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:

  • You don’t have to contact 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 electricity company will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Melissa 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 energy providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

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

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 rate.

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.

Melissa 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 Melissa?

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 Melissa

Need to find an energy plan in Melissa 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 all sorts of power companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you a ton of time and effort.

We will instantly check the other plans for deposit obligations, 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.

Melissa Business Power Rates

If you own a company in Melissa, many other companies also call Melissa home.

Melissa has become a thriving place for many small to midsized companies. The city 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 shop for prices from competing providers to lower your electricity costs.

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 enroll your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Melissa, the City of Melissa 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 Melissa

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 Melissa

Are you looking for a cheap electricity rate in another city? Find your city below and click to sign up for a low-cost electricity plan.

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.

Melissa Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Melissa was founded in 1872 when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad came through the area, and the town was named after Melissa Huntington, the daughter of railroad president Collis P. Huntington. The small farming community remained largely agricultural for over a century, with cotton and corn as the primary crops that sustained the local economy.

RECENT

Between 2010 and 2020, Melissa experienced explosive growth of over 300%, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas as Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex expansion reached the area. The city has invested heavily in new infrastructure and municipal facilities to accommodate this rapid population boom, including a new city hall and expanded emergency services.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has performed at several Melissa community events and has family connections to the area. The city has also been home to several professional athletes, including former Dallas Cowboys players who chose the small-town atmosphere while remaining close to the metroplex.

DID YOU KNOW

Melissa is home to one of the last remaining original cotton gins in North Texas, which operated continuously from 1890 until 1995 and is now preserved as a historical landmark. The gin processed cotton from farms across three counties and was so vital to the regional economy that the railroad built a special siding just to handle the cotton shipments during harvest season.

CULTURAL

Every October, Melissa hosts the annual Cotton Patch Festival, celebrating its agricultural heritage with live music, local crafts, and traditional Texas barbecue. The festival features antique tractor displays, cotton picking demonstrations, and a parade down the historic main street that draws visitors from across North Texas to experience authentic small-town charm.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-837-2581

Website

3411 Barker Ave, Melissa, TX 75454

Water

City of Melissa Water Department

972-837-2581

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Republic Services

972-446-2030

Website

School District

Melissa Independent School District

972-837-2411

Website

Public Library

972-205-2502

Website