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At your usage level

What Parker plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Parker

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Parker

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 Parker

Parker spans 4 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 Parker? 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 Parker 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.

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  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Parker Water Department Call 972-442-7047 Website →
    City of Parker Wastewater Services Call 972-442-7047 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

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Go deeper The full Parker electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Parker: population 5,613 · Collin County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, a business owner, or need no-deposit power, this complete guide will help you determine your ideal energy plan in Parker.

Parker 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
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Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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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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As a resident or business owner within Parker, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Parker search for their lowest-rate energy plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find calling the energy providers or visiting their websites.

Plans from several different energy companies are presented in a convenient grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours making phone calls or sorting through dozens of different online sites.

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

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

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

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Parker, with hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average Electricity Rates in Parker

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 Parker

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Discovering how much electricity you will consume month-to-month is the ideal way to shop for electricity in Parker. Why should you care?

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 computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you use each 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.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to select your electricity rate.

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 you.

Better yet, 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 summer and winter months and is the absolute best way to discover the ideal electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is solved in moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, 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 all fees, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to expect on your bill.

We then help you sign up with your selected electricity company without ever having to leave our service.

The bottom line is you must understand your expected or historical usage before picking 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

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.

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 energy provider 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 Parker: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Parker, 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 come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Parker

Switching is good. Market conditions are always changing, so it is important to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing energy company will typically raise your energy rate once your term 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 electricity 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 provider 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 canceling service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Parker 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 pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract’s end date 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.

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 understanding your usage is the best way to find the best rate.

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

Parker 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 Parker?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Parker

Need to find an energy plan in Parker that doesn’t require a deposit?

If your first choice of plans mandates a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

Instead of calling around electric providers or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you tremendous 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 waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Parker Business Energy Rates

If you manage a business in Parker, you’ll discover many other organizations that call Parker home.

Parker 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

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

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers by inviting various energy companies 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 choose the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Parker, the City of Parker 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

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Parker was founded in the 1840s as a small farming community along the old Preston Trail, which served as a major trade route between Texas and Indian Territory. The town was named after Isaac Parker, an early settler who established one of the first general stores in the area, serving travelers and local farmers who grew cotton and raised cattle on the fertile Blackland Prairie.

RECENT

In 2019, Parker completed a major infrastructure upgrade project that included the installation of smart water meters throughout the city and the construction of a new municipal complex. The $2.3 million project modernized the city's utilities and consolidated government services, positioning this small community for controlled growth while maintaining its rural character.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Parker is located just minutes from where Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman built his custom ranch in the 1990s. The Hall of Fame quarterback chose the area for its proximity to Dallas while offering the privacy and open spaces reminiscent of his Oklahoma roots, making Parker a popular choice for other professional athletes seeking rural tranquility.

DID YOU KNOW

Parker is home to one of the last remaining original cotton gins in North Texas, built in 1923 and still standing on the original Parker family property. The gin processed cotton for over 40 years and now serves as a historical landmark, complete with the original steam engine that powered the cotton processing equipment during the height of Texas cotton farming.

CULTURAL

Parker maintains its agricultural heritage through an annual Harvest Festival that features antique tractor shows, cotton picking demonstrations, and traditional Texas barbecue cooked in authentic pit smokers. The festival draws visitors from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex who come to experience genuine small-town Texas culture, including live country music and local artisan crafts that reflect the area's farming traditions.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-442-7047

Website

5700 E Parker Rd, Parker, TX 75002

Water

City of Parker Water Department

972-442-7047

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Republic Services

972-446-2030

Website

School District

Plano Independent School District

469-752-8100

Website

Public Library

972-881-1900

Website