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Moving? | Switching? | Compare Official Rates for competing energy companies in Paris, 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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At your usage level

What Paris plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Paris

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Paris

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 Paris

Paris spans 10 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 Paris? 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 Paris 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 Paris Water Department Call 903-784-9200 Website →
    City of Paris Wastewater Department Call 903-784-9200 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 Paris Solid Waste Services Call 903-784-9200 Website →
Go deeper The full Paris electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Paris: population 24,905 · Lamar County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Paris 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 provider in Paris.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Paris shopping for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

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

Offers from many different electricity providers are shown in a powerful format that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours and hours making phone calls or navigating dozens of different online sites.

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

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

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

As many as 65+ providers compete for your account in Paris, and hundreds of plans exist.

Average Electricity Rates in Paris

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 Paris

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering how much electricity you will consume monthly is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Paris. Why is this important?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

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

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you signed up.

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

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

Better still, if you have a year 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 ideal way to discover the perfect electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What takes 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 calculations across hundreds of offers and navigating you step-by-step to the energy plan that’s best for your household’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 sign up with your selected energy company without leaving our service.

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before selecting 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

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average 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 shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Paris: Setting up Electricity

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

Switching Electricity Companies in Paris

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

Your existing electricity company will normally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you do not 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 energy companies.

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 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 switch, your new energy company will handle everything, including canceling service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Paris 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 choose any date up to 14 days before your contract ends without an “early termination” penalty. That’s Texas Law.

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.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching providers may outweigh the fee to break 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.

Paris 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 Paris?

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 Paris

If you need to find an energy plan in Paris 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 clicking around and calling electricity companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will review the different plans for any deposit obligations instantly 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.

Paris Business Electricity Rates

If you run a company in Paris, you’re not alone.

Paris is home to many small and large businesses and is a thriving town to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your electricity bill, compare rates from competing energy companies.

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

You submit your information once, and the companies will present their bids. You pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Paris, the City of Paris 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 Paris

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 Paris

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.

Paris Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Paris was founded in 1844 and named after Paris, France, by early settlers who were impressed by the area's natural beauty and rolling hills. The city became a major railroad hub in the late 1800s when the Texas and Pacific Railway established a significant depot here, transforming it from a small farming community into a bustling commercial center that served as the economic heart of Northeast Texas.

RECENT

In 2019, Paris completed a major downtown revitalization project that transformed the historic downtown square area with new streetscaping, improved lighting, and restored storefronts. The $2.3 million investment has attracted new businesses, restaurants, and cultural events to the area, reversing decades of downtown decline and creating a vibrant community gathering space.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Paris is the birthplace of country music legend Don Henley, co-founder and drummer of the Eagles, who was born here in 1947. Henley grew up in nearby Linden but always considered Paris his hometown, and he later funded the construction of the Don Henley Performance Hall at his alma mater, Stephen F. Austin State University, maintaining strong ties to his East Texas roots.

DID YOU KNOW

Paris, Texas is home to a 65-foot tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, complete with a giant red cowboy hat on top, making it the second-tallest Eiffel Tower replica in the world. The tower was built in 1993 after the city discovered that Paris, Tennessee had built a 60-foot replica, prompting Paris, Texas to build theirs 5 feet taller to claim bragging rights as the superior American Paris.

CULTURAL

Paris hosts the annual Red River Valley Fair, one of the oldest county fairs in Texas, which has been running continuously since 1911 except during World War II. The fair features traditional livestock shows, carnival rides, and the famous 'World's Largest Fish Fry' that serves over 3,000 pounds of catfish to visitors from across the region, celebrating the area's agricultural heritage and community spirit.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-784-9200

Website

1651 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460

Water

City of Paris Water Department

903-784-9200

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Paris Solid Waste Services

903-784-9200

Website

School District

Paris Independent School District

903-737-7400

Website

Public Library

903-785-8531

Website