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What Tuscola plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Tuscola

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Tuscola

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 Tuscola

Tuscola 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 Tuscola? 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 Tuscola 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 Tuscola Water Department Call 325-554-7765 Website →
    City of Tuscola Sewer Department Call 325-554-7765 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 Tuscola Sanitation Call 325-554-7765 Website →
Go deeper The full Tuscola electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Tuscola: population 742 · Taylor County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Tuscola Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.6c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits7.3c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.9c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: AEP North Fetched: 9:28 PM

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Tuscola shop for their best electricity plan.

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

Plans from several different energy providers are displayed in a powerful format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This assists Texas consumers in avoiding hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours making phone calls or clicking through hundreds of different websites.

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

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

As a result, many fantastic energy providers compete for your business in Tuscola by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your energy bill.

As many as 65+ energy companies compete for your business in Tuscola, with hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average Electricity Rates in Tuscola

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 Tuscola

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering how much electricity you will consume monthly is the ideal way to find a deal on power in Tuscola. Why does this matter?

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

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

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you ordered.

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

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

Even better, if you have 12 months 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 best way to determine the perfect electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. 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, and guide you step-by-step to the energy plan that’s best for your home’s consumption.

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

We then help you order your plan with your chosen electricity company without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should know your expected or historical usage before picking the best energy plan for your home.

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 electricity company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

Use Compare Power to find the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Tuscola: Setting up Electricity

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

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when renewing your existing plan or possibly switching plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Tuscola

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

Your existing energy provider will generally raise your electricity rate once your term 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 electricity providers.

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 provider 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 electricity provider will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Tuscola 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 companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date up to 14 days before your contract’s end date without an “early termination” fee. 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 want to know how to find the best plan, remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the best 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.

Tuscola 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 Tuscola?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Tuscola

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

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

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

We will review the other plans for any deposit obligations instantly 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.

Tuscola Business Energy Rates

If you manage a business in Tuscola, you’re not alone.

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

Compare rates from competing providers to lower 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 pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Tuscola, the City of Tuscola usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the AEP North 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 Tuscola

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Tuscola

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.

Don’t see your city on the list? Use the zip code finder to search for your new low rate in your city.

Tuscola Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Tuscola was established in 1883 as a railroad town along the Texas and Pacific Railway, originally named after Tuscola, Illinois by railroad officials. The town served as a crucial water stop and shipping point for cotton and cattle in the late 1800s, with the railroad bringing prosperity and growth to this small West Texas community during the frontier era.

RECENT

In 2020, Tuscola completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Main Street and added new sidewalks and period lighting. The project was funded through a combination of state grants and local fundraising efforts, breathing new life into the small town's commercial district and attracting new businesses to the area.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and performer Red Steagall, known as the 'Cowboy Poet of Texas,' spent part of his childhood in the Tuscola area and often references West Texas ranch life in his songs. He later became the official Cowboy Poet of Texas and has been inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame, crediting his rural Texas upbringing for inspiring his authentic cowboy ballads.

DID YOU KNOW

Tuscola is home to one of the last remaining original Texas and Pacific Railway depot buildings in West Texas, built in 1883 and still standing today. The depot served as the town's lifeline to the outside world for decades, and during World War II, it processed thousands of soldiers traveling to and from training bases, making this tiny town a surprisingly busy transportation hub during wartime.

CULTURAL

Every fall, Tuscola hosts the annual Jim Ned Indian Heritage Festival, celebrating the legacy of the Comanche chief Jim Ned who once camped along the creek that now bears his name. The festival features traditional Native American dancing, storytelling, and crafts, making this small town of fewer than 800 people a gathering place for honoring the area's pre-settlement history and fostering cultural understanding between communities.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

325-554-7765

Website

122 McCoy St, Tuscola, TX 79562

Water

City of Tuscola Water Department

325-554-7765

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Tuscola Sanitation

325-554-7765

Website

School District

Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District

325-554-7756

Website

Public Library

325-554-7765

Website