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At your usage level

What Sulphur Springs plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Sulphur Springs plans
6.8¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, Oncor 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 Sulphur Springs 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

6.8¢

at 1,000 kWh

$68

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Sulphur Springs area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Sulphur Springs

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Sulphur Springs. Whichever plan you pick, Oncor still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes Oncor delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Sulphur Springs electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the Oncor territory average 15.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 6.8¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

Oncor is Sulphur Springs’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; Oncor delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs today is 6.8¢ 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 Sulphur Springs, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Sulphur Springs

17 providers sell into the Oncor territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
6.8¢
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 Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs spans 6 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 Sulphur Springs? 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 Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs Water Department Call 903-885-7541 Website →
    City of Sulphur Springs Wastewater Department Call 903-885-7541 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 Sulphur Springs Solid Waste Services Call 903-885-7541 Website →
Go deeper The full Sulphur Springs electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Sulphur Springs: population 16,113 · Hopkins County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this insider’s guide will help you find your perfect power plan in Sulphur Springs.

Sulphur Springs 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
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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 Sulphur Springs, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

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

These official rates are the identical prices you’ll find calling the electricity companies or visiting them online.

Competing offers from several energy providers are outlined in a standardized layout that simplifies evaluating alternatives.

This assures Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours calling different energy providers or navigating hundreds of different online sites.

Electricity in Sulphur Springs, Texas, has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and command over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent energy companies compete for your business in Sulphur Springs by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity bill.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Sulphur Springs, and hundreds of plans exist.

Average Electricity Rates in Sulphur Springs

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 Sulphur Springs

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering how much electricity you will use in a month is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Sulphur Springs. Why is this important?

The “price per kWh” you see power providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much power you use each 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.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to pick your electricity rate.

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

Better yet, if you have 12 months of usage history for your household, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method takes into account the changes in usage between summer and winter months and is the absolute best way to determine the ideal electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in a few seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers to assist you step-by-step with the electricity plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

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

We then help you sign up with your chosen energy company without ever leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before picking the best energy 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 electricity company 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 Sulphur Springs: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Sulphur Springs, 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.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes 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 Sulphur Springs

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

Your existing energy company will typically 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.

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

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

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Sulphur Springs 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 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.

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

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.

Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs?

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Sulphur Springs

Need to find an energy plan in Sulphur Springs 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.

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

We will immediately check the other plans for any deposit requirements 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.

Sulphur Springs Business Energy Plans

If you manage a company in Sulphur Springs, several other companies have also established themselves here.

Sulphur Springs 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.

Compare prices from competing energy companies to lower your energy bill.

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 providers will present their bids. You pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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 Sulphur Springs

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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.

Sulphur Springs Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Sulphur Springs was founded in 1871 around natural sulfur springs that were believed to have healing properties, attracting visitors from across Texas seeking medicinal treatments. The town became known as a health resort destination in the late 1800s, with several hotels and bathhouses built around the springs to accommodate the steady stream of visitors seeking cures for various ailments.

RECENT

In 2020, Sulphur Springs completed a major downtown revitalization project that transformed the historic courthouse square into a vibrant community gathering space. The $2.5 million project included new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, and a pavilion that now hosts regular farmers markets and community events, bringing new life to the city's historic core.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend Tex Ritter was born in Murvaul, just outside Sulphur Springs, in 1905 and considered the area his hometown. He became one of country music's first major stars, appeared in dozens of Western films, and sang the theme song for the classic movie 'High Noon,' earning him a place in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Western Music Hall of Fame.

DID YOU KNOW

Sulphur Springs is home to the world's largest milk jug, a 75-foot-tall fiberglass structure that was built in 1977 to promote the local dairy industry. The giant milk jug, which can be seen from miles away, has become an iconic roadside attraction and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, drawing thousands of curious visitors each year who stop to take photos with this quirky landmark.

CULTURAL

Sulphur Springs has earned the nickname 'Dairy Capital of Texas' and celebrates this heritage every June with the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival, featuring milk chugging contests, butter churning demonstrations, and the crowning of a Dairy Princess. The festival has been running for over 70 years and includes a parade with floats decorated entirely with dairy-themed designs, making it one of the most unique agricultural celebrations in East Texas.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-885-7541

Website

201 N Davis St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Water

City of Sulphur Springs Water Department

903-885-7541

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Sulphur Springs Solid Waste Services

903-885-7541

Website

School District

Sulphur Springs Independent School District

903-885-2153

Website

Public Library

903-885-4926

Website