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What Oakville plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

15.2¢
Average across live Oakville plans
7.0¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 123 live plans at 1,000 kWh, AEP Central 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 Oakville 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

Saver Plus 12

Frontier Utilities

7.0¢

at 1,000 kWh

$70

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Oakville area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Oakville

AEP Central owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Oakville. Whichever plan you pick, AEP Central still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes AEP Central delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Oakville electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the AEP Central territory average 15.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 7.0¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

AEP Central is Oakville’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; AEP Central delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Oakville 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 Oakville today is 7.0¢ 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 123 plans in Oakville, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Oakville

17 providers sell into the AEP Central territory today, between them offering 123 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
7.0¢
cheapest today, all in
123
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 Oakville

Oakville 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 Oakville? 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 Oakville 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 Oakville Water Department Call 830-274-3773 Website →
    City of Oakville Sewer Department Call 830-274-3773 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 Oakville Sanitation Call 830-274-3773 Website →
Go deeper The full Oakville electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Oakville: population 385 · Live Oak County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Oakville Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
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Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits7.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits7.0c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.2c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.2c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.3c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Total: 123 plans Utility: AEP Texas Fetched: 9:28 PM

Price all 123 plans at your usage →

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

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

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

Competing offers from many different energy providers are displayed in a powerful layout that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This assists Texas energy customers in avoiding hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours calling different energy companies or navigating dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Oakville has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent retail electricity providers compete for your business in Oakville by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ energy companies compete for your account in Oakville, and hundreds of plans exist.

Average Electricity Rates in Oakville

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 Oakville

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Discovering the amount of electricity you will use monthly is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Oakville. Why does this matter?

The rate electricity companies advertise is for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is determined, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much electricity 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 signed up.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to shop for an electricity provider.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing rates with the total monthly bill is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for your home.

Better still, if you have 12 months 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 find the ideal electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is now done in a few seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and assisting you step-by-step with the electricity rate plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

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 enroll with your selected energy company without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you must determine your expected or historical usage before ordering the best 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 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 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 Oakville: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Oakville, 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 term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Oakville

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

Your existing energy company will typically 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, check the rates of competing electricity providers.

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

Switching is easy:

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

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Oakville 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 companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract’s end date 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 best rate.

You will want to find your past usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Oakville 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 Oakville?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Oakville

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

If assessed 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 providers 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 check any deposit requirements 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 waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Oakville Business Power Rates

If you run a business in Oakville, you’re in good company.

Oakville is home to many small and large companies and is a great business town.

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Oakville Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (866) 223-8508.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Oakville, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (866) 223-8508.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the AEP Central 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 Oakville

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 Oakville

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.

Oakville Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Oakville was established in 1857 as a trading post along the historic cattle trail routes between San Antonio and the Gulf Coast. The town was named after the massive live oak trees that dominated the landscape, some of which were over 300 years old and served as landmarks for cattle drivers and travelers navigating the South Texas brush country.

RECENT

In 2019, Oakville completed a major water infrastructure upgrade project that replaced the town's aging water lines and installed a new water treatment facility. This $2.3 million project was funded through a combination of state grants and federal rural development funds, ensuring clean water access for the next generation of residents.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and performer George Strait's grandfather owned a ranch near Oakville, and young George spent many summers here learning to rope cattle and ride horses. These experiences on the South Texas ranch heavily influenced his authentic cowboy persona and many of his hit songs about ranch life.

DID YOU KNOW

In 1994, Oakville experienced one of the most bizarre weather phenomena ever recorded when gelatinous blobs fell from the sky instead of rain for six weeks straight. The mysterious substance made residents sick and stumped scientists for years, with theories ranging from military experiments to jellyfish remains carried by waterspouts, but the true cause remains unexplained to this day.

CULTURAL

Oakville hosts an annual 'Brush Country Days' festival every October that celebrates the unique ecosystem of South Texas brush country with demonstrations of traditional ranching skills like cattle roping and mesquite wood carving. The festival features authentic cowboy poetry, chuck wagon cooking competitions, and live music, drawing visitors from across the region to experience genuine ranch culture that has remained largely unchanged for over a century.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

830-274-3773

Website

101 Live Oak St, Oakville, TX 78161

Water

City of Oakville Water Department

830-274-3773

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Oakville Sanitation

830-274-3773

Website

School District

Three Rivers Independent School District

361-786-2505

Website

Public Library

830-274-3200

Website