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At your usage level

What Vernon plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Vernon

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Vernon

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 Vernon

Vernon 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 Vernon? 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 Vernon 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 Vernon Water Department Call 940-552-7471 Website →
    City of Vernon Wastewater Department Call 940-552-7471 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 Vernon Solid Waste Services Call 940-552-7471 Website →
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About Vernon: population 10,963 · Wilbarger County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Vernon 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 household’s energy provider in Vernon.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help Vernon residents search for their best energy plan.

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

Offers from many different energy companies are displayed in a standardized layout, making evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This helps Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours making phone calls or sorting through hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Vernon is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and command over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent retail electricity providers compete for your business in Vernon by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your power bill.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Vernon, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Vernon

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 Vernon

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use monthly is the best way to shop for energy in Vernon. Why should you care?

The rate 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 determined, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much power you use in the month.

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

Fortunately, there’s a better way to choose your energy rate.

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

Better still, 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 best way to discover your home’s ideal energy rate plan.

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

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of offers, and assist you step-by-step with the electricity plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

We clarify the details, disclosing the various charges, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to expect on your bill.

We then assist you in enrolling with your selected electricity provider without leaving our service.

The takeaway here is you must understand your expected or historical usage before ordering 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.

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 find the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Vernon: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Vernon, 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: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can’t obtain a usage history. 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 it’s time to return to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Vernon

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

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

Before renewing your contract, shop the rates of competing electricity 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 provider 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 energy provider will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Vernon 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 pick any date up to 14 days before your contract’s end date 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 knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

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

Vernon 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 Vernon?

You can sign up 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 Vernon

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

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

Instead of calling all sorts of energy companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you a lot of time and effort.

We will instantly review 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.

Vernon Business Electricity Rates

If you run a business in Vernon, you’re in great company.

Vernon is home to many small and large businesses and is a great place to run a company.

Shop for prices from competing providers to lower your electricity bill.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers 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 choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Vernon’s official city website for gas service in Vernon to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Vernon, the City of Vernon 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 Vernon

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Vernon was founded in 1880 as a railroad town when the Fort Worth and Denver Railway established a station there. The city was named after Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate, and quickly became a major cattle shipping point and supply center for the vast ranches of North Texas. By the early 1900s, Vernon had earned the nickname 'Queen City of the Plains' due to its prosperity from cattle and cotton trading.

RECENT

In 2020, Vernon completed construction of the Santa Rosa Lake Dam rehabilitation project, a $15 million infrastructure investment that secured the city's water supply for the next 50 years. The project not only improved water security but also enhanced recreational opportunities, making the lake a regional destination for fishing, boating, and camping that has boosted local tourism revenue.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Vernon is the birthplace of Jack Teagarden, one of the most influential jazz trombonists of all time who played with Louis Armstrong and Paul Whiteman's orchestras in the 1920s and 1930s. Teagarden revolutionized jazz trombone playing with his smooth, lyrical style and was one of the first white musicians to be fully accepted by African American jazz artists during the segregation era.

DID YOU KNOW

Vernon is home to the world's largest bronze sculpture of a cowboy, standing 25 feet tall and weighing over 6,000 pounds. The sculpture, titled 'Cowboy Legacy,' was created by local artist Electra Waggoner Biggs and depicts a cowboy on horseback overlooking the Red River Valley. It was installed in 2010 and has become such an iconic landmark that it's visible from Highway 287 and serves as a popular photo stop for travelers.

CULTURAL

Vernon hosts the annual Santa Rosa Roundup, one of the oldest continuously running rodeos in Texas, which has been held every year since 1888 except during World War II. The four-day event features traditional rodeo competitions, a parade, carnival, and barbecue cook-off that draws over 15,000 visitors annually. The roundup is so deeply ingrained in local culture that Vernon schools traditionally close during the event, and many local businesses plan their entire year around this celebration.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

940-552-7471

Website

1725 Cumberland St, Vernon, TX 76384

Water

City of Vernon Water Department

940-552-7471

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Vernon Solid Waste Services

940-552-7471

Website

School District

Vernon Independent School District

940-552-5521

Website

Public Library

940-552-2665

Website