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Moving? | Switching? | Compare Official Rates for competing energy companies in Mingus, Texas. Not all plans are equal. This free consumer service helps you cut through hidden fees & confusing ads to quickly discover the best energy plan for your home or business. No-deposit energy plans & same day power available.

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What Mingus plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Mingus

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Mingus

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 Mingus

Mingus 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 Mingus? 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 Mingus 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 Mingus Water Department Call 254-672-5474 Website →
    City of Mingus Sewer Department Call 254-672-5474 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 Mingus Sanitation Call 254-672-5474 Website →
Go deeper The full Mingus electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Mingus: population 246 · Palo Pinto County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Mingus Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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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

Price all 122 plans at your usage →

You have the power to choose your home’s electric provider in Mingus.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Mingus search for their best electricity plan.

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

Competing plans from several energy companies are displayed in a standardized format, making comparing your options simple and quick.

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

Electricity in Mingus has been deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

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

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

As many as 65+ energy companies compete for your account in Mingus, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Mingus

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 Mingus

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining the amount of energy you will use each month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Mingus. Why is this so vital?

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

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you consume in a month.

Unless you use precisely the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you enrolled.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to shop for an energy plan.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing options by the total monthly bill 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 best way to find the perfect energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in just moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of offers and navigating you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

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

We then assist you in enrolling with your chosen power company without ever having to leave our service.

The takeaway here is you must determine your expected or historical usage before choosing 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 shop for the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Mingus: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Mingus, 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 in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to return to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Mingus

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate every year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing energy provider will typically raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is 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, shop the rates of competing energy 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 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.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Mingus 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 up to 14 days before your contract’s end 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 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 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.

Mingus 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 Mingus?

You can sign up for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Mingus

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

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling energy providers to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will immediately 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.

Mingus Business Electricity Rates

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

Mingus is home to many small and large companies and is a thriving town to run a business.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You need to compare prices from competing providers to lower your electricity bill.

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 once, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Mingus’ official city website for gas service in Mingus to determine your provider.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Mingus, the City of Mingus 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.

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

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Mingus

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Mingus Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Mingus was established in 1888 as a coal mining town along the Texas and Pacific Railway, named after William Mingus, a prominent local rancher and businessman. The town thrived during the early 1900s coal boom, with several mines operating in the area and the railroad bringing prosperity to this small Palo Pinto County community. At its peak, Mingus had over 1,000 residents and was a vital coal shipping point for North Texas.

RECENT

In 2020, Mingus completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water system and installed new LED streetlights throughout the downtown area. The $2.3 million project was funded through a combination of state grants and local bonds, representing the largest municipal investment in the town's modern history and ensuring reliable utilities for future generations.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend Hank Thompson, known for his hit songs 'The Wild Side of Life' and 'Humpty Dumpty Heart,' spent part of his childhood in Mingus during the 1930s. Thompson later became a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and credited his early years in small Texas towns like Mingus for inspiring his authentic country sound. His family moved to the area when his father worked in the local coal mines.

DID YOU KNOW

Mingus is home to one of the last remaining original Texas and Pacific Railway depot buildings in Palo Pinto County, built in 1889 and still standing today. The depot served as the town's lifeline during the coal mining era, and local legend claims that famous outlaw Sam Bass once hid stolen gold near the railway tracks just outside of town in 1878, though the treasure has never been found despite numerous searches over the decades.

CULTURAL

Every October, Mingus hosts the annual 'Coal Days Festival' that celebrates the town's mining heritage with live music, historical reenactments, and tours of the old mine sites. The festival features a unique tradition where locals dress in period mining attire and compete in coal-shoveling contests, while children participate in a 'black diamond' treasure hunt using painted rocks hidden throughout the town park. This celebration has become a regional attraction, drawing visitors from across North Texas to experience authentic small-town heritage.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

254-672-5474

Website

101 N Main St, Mingus, TX 76463

Water

City of Mingus Water Department

254-672-5474

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Mingus Sanitation

254-672-5474

Website

School District

Strawn Independent School District

254-672-5306

Website

Public Library

940-659-1228

Website