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What Saint Jo plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Saint Jo

TNMP owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Saint Jo. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Saint Jo

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 Saint Jo

Saint Jo 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 Saint Jo? 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 Saint Jo 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 Saint Jo Water Department Call 940-995-2646 Website →
    City of Saint Jo Sewer Department Call 940-995-2646 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 Saint Jo Sanitation Department Call 940-995-2646 Website →
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About Saint Jo: population 1,043 · Montague County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Saint Jo, a business owner, or need no-deposit electricity, this thorough guide will help you determine your perfect electricity plan in Saint Jo.

Saint Jo 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 →

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Saint Jo in searching for their best electricity plan.

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

Competing offers from many electricity providers are displayed in a powerful format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours of time calling different energy providers or sorting through dozens of different websites.

Energy in Saint Jo is deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent power companies compete for your business in Saint Jo by offering low-rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Saint Jo, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Saint Jo

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 Saint Jo

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use month-to-month is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Saint Jo. Why is this so vital?

The rate you see power providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much energy you use each month.

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

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

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 best rate for your household.

Even better, 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 ideal way to find the right energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is now solved in a few moments.

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

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

We then assist you in enrolling with your selected energy provider without ever having to leave our service.

The takeaway is that you should know your expected or historical usage before selecting the right electricity plan for your home.

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months usage history. In that case, you can always estimate your average monthly energy usage.

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 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 Saint Jo: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Saint Jo, to get the best rate you need to get the previous 12-months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous home-owner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

It may take some effort to acquire usage for the past 12 months, 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: If you can’t obtain a usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. 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 its time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Saint Jo

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

Your existing energy company will typically raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you do not take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly more than the plan you signed up for.

Before renewing your contract, shop the rates of competing energy companies.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to contact your current company 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 make the switch, your new electricity provider will take care of everything for you including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Saint Jo 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 providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick 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, 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 truly best price.

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.

Saint Jo 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.

Looking for a great electric company in Saint Jo?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Saint Jo

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

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

Instead of calling a bunch of power companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you a lot of 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 regular activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Saint Jo Business Electricity Plans

If you manage a company in Saint Jo, you’ll find many other businesses also call Saint Jo home.

Saint Jo has become a thriving place for many small to midsized 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.

You need to shop rates from competing providers to manage your electricity costs.

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 on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Saint Jo, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Saint Jo.

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 Saint Jo

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 Saint Jo

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.

Saint Jo Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Saint Jo was founded in 1873 and named after Joseph Howell, a local store owner who became the town's first postmaster. The town grew rapidly as a cattle shipping point on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, serving as a crucial stop for cowboys driving herds north on the Chisholm Trail during the height of the cattle boom in the 1870s and 1880s.

RECENT

In 2019, Saint Jo completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along California Street, the town's main thoroughfare. The project included new sidewalks, period-appropriate street lighting, and facade improvements that have attracted new businesses and helped preserve the town's Old West character for future generations.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Saint Jo was the childhood home of Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on the legendary TV western 'Bonanza' from 1959 to 1972. Blocker was born in nearby Bowie but spent much of his youth in Saint Jo, where his imposing 6'4" frame and gentle personality made him a local favorite before he became one of television's most beloved cowboys.

DID YOU KNOW

Saint Jo is home to one of the last remaining original Chisholm Trail markers in Texas, a granite monument that sits in the town square marking the exact route where millions of cattle passed through on their way to Kansas railheads. The town also maintains a small museum in a restored 1800s building that houses authentic cowboy artifacts, including spurs, saddles, and branding irons used by actual trail drivers who stopped in Saint Jo.

CULTURAL

Every August, Saint Jo hosts the annual 'Ride the Chisholm Trail' festival, where visitors can experience authentic cowboy life through cattle drives, chuck wagon cooking demonstrations, and period-correct camping. Local ranchers and history enthusiasts dress in 1870s attire and guide visitors along the same routes used by legendary trail bosses, making it one of the most authentic Old West experiences still available in Texas.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

940-995-2646

Website

127 Boggess St, Saint Jo, TX 76265

Water

City of Saint Jo Water Department

940-995-2646

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Saint Jo Sanitation Department

940-995-2646

Website

School District

Saint Jo Independent School District

940-995-2922

Website

Public Library

940-995-2646

Website