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What Menard plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Menard

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Menard

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 Menard

Menard spans 2 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 Menard? 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 Menard 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 Menard Water Department Call 325-396-4682 Website →
    City of Menard Wastewater Services Call 325-396-4682 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 Menard Solid Waste Services Call 325-396-4682 Website →
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About Menard: population 1,273 · Menard County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Menard 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

Price all 122 plans at your usage →

As a resident or business owner within Menard, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Menard search 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.

Competing plans from several different energy providers are shown in a standardized format, making comparing your options simple and fast.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy providers or clicking through hundreds of different online sites.

Energy in Menard has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many excellent energy providers compete for your business in Menard by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your energy statement.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Menard, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Menard

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 Menard

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing how much energy you will consume month-to-month is the best way to shop for electricity in Menard. Why is this so vital?

The rate you see energy companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much energy you use each month.

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than what you observed when you ordered.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to shop for a power plan.

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

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 best way to find the perfect energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What could take hours inside a spreadsheet is solved in a few seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans, and navigate you step-by-step to the energy rate plan that’s best for your home’s consumption.

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

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your selected electricity company without leaving our service.

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before ordering the right energy 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 monthly energy usage.

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 shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Menard: Setting up Electricity

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

Sign-up for a plan instantly 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 Menard

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

Your existing electricity provider will generally raise your energy rate once your contract 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, shop 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 contact your current provider 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 switch, your new electricity company will handle everything, including canceling service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Menard 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 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 cancellation” penalty. 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.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching companies may outweigh the fee of breaking your existing contract.

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 cheapest 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.

Menard 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 Menard?

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 Menard

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

If you charged a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

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

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit obligations 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.

Menard Business Energy Rates

If you manage a company in Menard, you’re not alone.

Menard has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized 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

To lower your energy bill, compare rates from competing providers.

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Menard, the City of Menard 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 Menard

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 Menard

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.

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.

Menard Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Menard was founded in 1858 and named after Michel Branamour Menard, a French-Canadian fur trader who became one of the founders of Galveston. The town was established near the ruins of the Spanish Presidio San Luis de las Amarillas and Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá, both built in 1757 but destroyed by Comanche raids in 1758, making it one of the few Texas towns built literally on top of colonial Spanish ruins.

RECENT

In 2020, Menard completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic limestone buildings dating to the 1880s along the town square. The project included installing period-appropriate lighting and creating a walking trail that connects the historic courthouse square to the nearby San Saba River, attracting heritage tourists and outdoor enthusiasts to this small Hill Country community.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Menard was the childhood home of Roy Bean Jr., son of the famous 'Law West of the Pecos' Judge Roy Bean, who spent his early years here before his father became the legendary justice of the peace in Langtry. The younger Bean later became a respected rancher and businessman, though he never achieved his father's colorful reputation as the self-proclaimed 'only law west of the Pecos.'

DID YOU KNOW

Menard sits on one of the largest pecan groves in Texas, and the town holds the unofficial record for the most pecan trees per capita of any incorporated city in the state. The San Saba River valley around Menard produces over 2 million pounds of pecans annually, and many of the massive native pecan trees along the river are estimated to be over 200 years old, predating the town itself.

CULTURAL

Every October, Menard hosts the annual Jim Bowie Days festival, celebrating the legendary frontiersman who reportedly searched for silver mines in the area during the 1830s based on Spanish colonial maps. The festival features a unique 'Bowie knife throwing contest' and historical reenactments of his supposed treasure hunting expeditions, though historians debate whether Bowie actually spent significant time in the Menard area or if the local legends are more folklore than fact.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

325-396-4682

Website

144 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859

Water

City of Menard Water Department

325-396-4682

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Menard Solid Waste Services

325-396-4682

Website

School District

Menard Independent School District

325-396-4572

Website

Public Library

325-396-2023

Website