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What Terrell plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Terrell 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 Terrell 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 Terrell area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Terrell

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Terrell. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Terrell

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 Terrell

Terrell 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 Terrell? 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 Terrell 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 Terrell Water Department Call 972-551-6600 Website →
    City of Terrell Wastewater Department Call 972-551-6600 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 Terrell Solid Waste Services Call 972-551-6600 Website →
Go deeper The full Terrell electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Terrell: population 20,000 · Kaufman County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Terrell 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

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You have the power to choose your home’s energy company in Terrell.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Terrell shop for the 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 plans from many different electricity providers are shown in a convenient grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours making phone calls or clicking around on hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Terrell has been deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many fantastic power companies compete for your business in Terrell by offering low prices, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save money on your energy statement.

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

Average Electricity Rates in Terrell

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 Terrell

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Discovering how much electricity you will consume month-to-month is the ideal way to find a deal on electricity in Terrell. Why is this important?

The rate you see power providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is calculated, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much power you use in a month.

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than what you observed when you signed up.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to pick your energy plan.

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.

Better still, 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 find the perfect energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in just seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans, and navigate you step-by-step to the energy plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

We clarify the details, 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 order your plan with your chosen electricity provider without ever leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should know your expected or historical usage before selecting the best 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 energy in any given month.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

Use Compare Power to shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Terrell: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Terrell, you need to get the best rate for your new home’s 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 via our “Help Me Choose” tool. The tool can assess your home’s projected electricity consumption by simply entering your zip code.

Sign-up for a plan instantly 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 Terrell

Switching is good. Market conditions constantly change, so you must shop for a lower price each year when your contract expires.

Your existing energy company will typically raise your electricity rate once your term 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, check 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 electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new electricity provider will take care of everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Terrell 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 within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early cancellation” fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, check 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 want to find the best plan, remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

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

Terrell 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 Terrell?

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

Click on your chosen company to sign up, learn more, or view current rates.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Terrell

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

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

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

We will instantly check the different plans for 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.

Terrell Business Electricity Rates

If you run a company in Terrell, you’re not alone.

Terrell 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.

Shop prices from competing energy companies to lower your electricity bill.

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

The City of Terrell usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services in Terrell.

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 Terrell

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Terrell Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Terrell was founded in 1873 as a railroad town when the Texas and Pacific Railway established a depot here, naming it after Robert A. Terrell, a railroad construction engineer. The city quickly became a major railroad hub in East Texas, with multiple rail lines converging here, earning it the nickname 'The Crossroads of Texas' as trains from Dallas, Houston, and Shreveport all passed through the bustling depot.

RECENT

In 2020, Terrell completed a major downtown revitalization project that transformed the historic courthouse square into a vibrant community gathering space. The $3.2 million project included new streetscaping, improved lighting, and the restoration of several historic buildings, attracting new businesses and restaurants to the area while preserving the city's small-town charm.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend Jamie Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop in Terrell in 1967 and was raised by his grandmother in the city. He often credits his Terrell upbringing and the strong community support he received at Terrell High School for shaping his character and work ethic, frequently returning to visit and support local causes in his hometown.

DID YOU KNOW

Terrell is home to the Terrell State Hospital, which was established in 1885 and became famous for pioneering the use of occupational therapy in mental health treatment. The hospital's innovative programs in the early 1900s included farming, carpentry, and arts and crafts, revolutionizing mental health care and influencing treatment methods nationwide for decades to come.

CULTURAL

Every October, Terrell hosts the Heritage Jubilee, a three-day festival that celebrates the city's railroad heritage with live steam locomotive demonstrations, vintage train car tours, and railroad memorabilia exhibits. The festival draws thousands of visitors from across Texas and features one of the largest model train displays in the Southwest, complete with miniature replicas of historic Terrell buildings and landmarks.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-551-6600

Website

301 E Main St, Terrell, TX 75160

Water

City of Terrell Water Department

972-551-6600

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Terrell Solid Waste Services

972-551-6600

Website

School District

Terrell Independent School District

972-563-7504

Website

Public Library

972-551-6630

Website