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What Skidmore plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

15.2¢
Average across live Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Skidmore

AEP Central owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Skidmore. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Skidmore

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 Skidmore

Skidmore 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 Skidmore? 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore Water Department Call 361-287-3271 Website →
    City of Skidmore Sewer Department Call 361-287-3271 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 Skidmore Sanitation Department Call 361-287-3271 Website →
Go deeper The full Skidmore electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Skidmore: population 1,038 · Bee County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Skidmore Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits7.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits7.0c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
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

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You have the power to choose your home’s energy provider in Skidmore.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Skidmore in shopping for their best electricity plan.

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

Offers from several different electricity providers are outlined in a standardized layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

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

Energy in Skidmore is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many excellent retail electricity providers compete for your business in Skidmore by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save money on your electricity bill.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Skidmore, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Skidmore

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 Skidmore

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Discovering the amount of electricity you will consume in a month is the best way to shop for electricity in Skidmore. Why should you care?

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

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much electricity you use each month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you ordered.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to choose your power plan.

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

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your home, 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 determine the right electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now done in just moments.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of offers and guide you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

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

We then help you sign up with your chosen electricity provider without leaving our service.

The bottom line is you should determine your expected or historical usage before ordering the best electricity plan for your home.

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own a 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 Skidmore: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Skidmore, 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: If you cannot obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage using our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool can assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Skidmore

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

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your electricity 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.

Before renewing your contract, check 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 electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you make the switch, your new energy provider will handle everything for you including terminating service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Skidmore 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 electricity providers. 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 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 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 lowest price.

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.

Skidmore 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 Skidmore?

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 rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Skidmore

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

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity providers to determine if a deposit is needed.

We will instantly check the other plans for any deposit obligations so you can get your lights 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.

Skidmore Business Energy Plans

If you own a company in Skidmore, you’re in great company.

Skidmore 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.

It would help if you shopped for prices from competing energy companies to manage your energy costs.

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.

Skidmore 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 Skidmore, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (866) 223-8508.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Skidmore, the City 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 Skidmore

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Skidmore

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.

Skidmore Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Skidmore was founded in 1886 when the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway extended through Bee County, with the town named after railroad official W.A. Skidmore. The community quickly became a shipping point for local ranchers and farmers, serving as a vital link between the coastal plains and inland Texas markets during the late 19th century cattle boom.

RECENT

In 2020, Skidmore completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water treatment facility and replaced aging water lines throughout the community. The $2.8 million project was funded through a combination of USDA rural development grants and state funding, ensuring reliable water service for the next generation of residents.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and performer Gary P. Nunn, famous for writing 'London Homesick Blues' (the theme song for Austin City Limits), spent part of his childhood in the Skidmore area. His song became one of the most recognizable anthems of Texas music, with the famous line 'I wanna go home with the armadillo' becoming synonymous with Texas culture.

DID YOU KNOW

Skidmore sits on what was once part of the massive XIT Ranch, which at its peak covered over 3 million acres across ten Texas counties and was the largest fenced ranch in the world. The ranch was created in 1885 when Texas traded this land to a Chicago syndicate in exchange for building the current State Capitol building, making Skidmore part of one of the most unusual real estate deals in American history.

CULTURAL

Every October, Skidmore hosts the annual Skidmore Picnic, a community celebration that has been held for over 60 years and draws visitors from across South Texas. The event features traditional German and Czech foods reflecting the area's immigrant heritage, live polka music, and a famous horseshoe tournament that attracts competitors from as far away as San Antonio and Houston.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

361-287-3271

Website

101 Main St, Skidmore, TX 78389

Water

City of Skidmore Water Department

361-287-3271

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Skidmore Sanitation Department

361-287-3271

Website

School District

Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District

361-287-3514

Website

Public Library

361-287-3271

Website