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What Rochelle plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Rochelle

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Rochelle

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 Rochelle

Rochelle 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 Rochelle? 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 Rochelle 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 Rochelle Water Department Call 325-463-2341 Website →
    City of Rochelle Sewer Department Call 325-463-2341 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 Rochelle Sanitation Call 325-463-2341 Website →
Go deeper The full Rochelle electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Rochelle: population 162 · McCulloch County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your Insider’s Guide to Finding the Best Electricity Rates and Energy Plans in Rochelle

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

Rochelle 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

Price all 122 plans at your usage →

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Rochelle searching 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.

Competing offers from many electricity providers are outlined in a convenient layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking around on dozens of websites.

Energy in Rochelle is deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

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

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

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Rochelle, and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Rochelle

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 Rochelle

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining how much electricity you will consume monthly is the best way to find a deal on energy in Rochelle. Why is this important?

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

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much energy 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 signed up.

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

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

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 absolute best way to discover the ideal energy plan for your home.

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

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 plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

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

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

The takeaway here is you must know your expected or historical usage before picking 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.

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 shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Rochelle: Setting up Electricity

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

Switching Electricity Companies in Rochelle

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

Your existing energy provider will 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 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 for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Rochelle 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” 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 companies 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 lowest price.

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

Rochelle 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 Rochelle?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Rochelle

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

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

Instead of calling around power companies or browsing websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you much time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your everyday 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.

Rochelle Business Energy Rates

If you manage a business in Rochelle, several other companies have also established themselves here.

Rochelle is home to many small and large companies and is a thriving place to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You must shop for rates from competing providers to manage 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 companies will present their bids. You choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Rochelle, the City of Rochelle 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 Rochelle

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Rochelle

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.

Rochelle Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Rochelle was founded in 1876 as a railroad town along the Santa Fe Railway line, originally named after Rochelle, Illinois. The town served as a crucial shipping point for cattle ranchers in McCulloch County, with the railroad bringing prosperity to the area during the late 1800s when it was a bustling hub for livestock and agricultural commerce.

RECENT

In 2020, Rochelle completed a major water infrastructure upgrade project that replaced aging water lines throughout the small community. The $400,000 project, funded through state grants and local bonds, ensures reliable water service for residents and has attracted several new families to the area, reversing decades of population decline.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter Red Lane, who penned hits for Merle Haggard including 'The Fugitive' and 'If We Make It Through December,' spent part of his childhood in Rochelle during the 1940s. Lane later became one of Nashville's most respected songwriters, with over 400 recorded songs to his credit, but always spoke fondly of his small-town Texas roots.

DID YOU KNOW

Rochelle is home to one of the last remaining original Santa Fe Railway depots in Central Texas, built in 1882 and still standing on Main Street. The depot once processed over 50,000 head of cattle annually during its peak years, and local legend claims that famous outlaw Sam Bass once hid in the depot's water tower while evading Texas Rangers in 1878.

CULTURAL

Despite having fewer than 200 residents, Rochelle maintains one of the most competitive six-man football programs in Texas, with their Hornets winning multiple district championships since 2010. The entire town shuts down on Friday nights during football season, with nearly every resident attending games, and the team's success has become a source of immense community pride that unites generations of families.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

325-463-2341

Website

101 Main St, Rochelle, TX 76872

Water

City of Rochelle Water Department

325-463-2341

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Rochelle Sanitation

325-463-2341

Website

School District

Rochelle Independent School District

325-463-2631

Website

Public Library

325-463-2341

Website