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What Whitney plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

16.6¢
Average across live Whitney plans
8.2¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, TNMP 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 Whitney 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

Rhythm Max Saver 12

Rhythm Energy

8.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$83

est. monthly total

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Whitney

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

Quick answers

Whitney electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the TNMP territory average 16.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 8.2¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

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

Yes — most Whitney 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 Whitney today is 8.2¢ 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 Whitney, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Whitney

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

17
companies selling here
8.2¢
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 Whitney

Whitney 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 Whitney? 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 Whitney 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 Whitney Water Department Call 254-694-2261 Website →
    City of Whitney Wastewater Department Call 254-694-2261 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 Whitney Sanitation Department Call 254-694-2261 Website →
Go deeper The full Whitney electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Whitney: population 2,087 · Hill County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Whitney Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
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APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits8.5c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: TNMP Fetched: 9:28 PM

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As a resident or business owner within Whitney, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

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

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

Plans from many different electricity providers are displayed in a simple format that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking through dozens of different online sites.

Electricity in Whitney has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you insight and command over your energy bills.

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

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

As many as 65+ providers compete for your business in Whitney, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Whitney

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 Whitney

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering the amount of electricity you will use each month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Whitney. Why should you care?

The rate electricity companies advertise is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much energy you consume in a 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 signed up.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to shop for an electricity company.

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

Better yet, if you have a year 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 absolute best way to discover the ideal electricity plan for your home.

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

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and navigating you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your home’s consumption.

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

We then help you sign up with your selected power provider without leaving our service.

The takeaway here is you should understand your expected or historical usage before picking 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 of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate the average energy you will use 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 find the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Whitney: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Whitney, 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 in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Whitney

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

Your existing electricity provider will generally raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you do not take action, 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 electricity companies.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your electricity bill.

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to call 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 handle everything, including canceling service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Whitney 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 providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date up to 14 days before your contract ends without an “early termination” penalty. 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 cheapest rate.

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

Whitney 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 Whitney?

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

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Whitney

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

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 will be required.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your everyday activities stress-free.

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.

Whitney Business Power Rates

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

Whitney is home to many small and large companies and is a thriving town to run a business.

Shop for prices from competing energy companies to manage your 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 submit your information on Compare Power, and the companies will present their bids. You choose the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the Texas-New Mexico (TNMP) 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

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Whitney was founded in 1879 as a railroad town when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad established a depot at this location. The town was named after railroad official Josiah Whitney, and it quickly became a vital shipping point for cotton and cattle from the surrounding Hill County farmland, transforming from empty prairie to a bustling commercial center within just a few years.

RECENT

In 2020, Whitney completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along the main corridor and added new sidewalks, period lighting, and landscaping. The project has attracted new businesses and restaurants to the downtown area, helping to preserve the town's historic character while encouraging economic growth and tourism from nearby Lake Whitney visitors.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star George Strait's grandfather owned a ranch near Whitney, and young George spent many summers here learning to rope cattle and ride horses. These formative experiences in Whitney's ranching culture heavily influenced his authentic cowboy image and traditional country music style that would later make him the 'King of Country Music' with over 60 number-one hits.

DID YOU KNOW

Whitney sits at the exact geographic center of Texas, making it the official 'Heart of Texas' according to the Texas State Historical Association. A granite marker was placed in the town square in 1936 to commemorate this unique distinction, and visitors often stop to take photos at what they consider the true center of the Lone Star State, though the marker has been moved several times due to road construction.

CULTURAL

Whitney is famous for its annual 'Lake Whitney Classic Car Show' which draws over 500 vintage automobiles and 10,000 visitors each October to the small town of just 2,000 residents. The event transforms the entire downtown area into a massive outdoor museum of classic cars, with owners traveling from across the Southwest to display everything from 1920s Model T Fords to 1970s muscle cars, making it one of the largest car shows in Central Texas.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

254-694-2261

Website

124 Lamar St, Whitney, TX 76692

Water

City of Whitney Water Department

254-694-2261

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Whitney Sanitation Department

254-694-2261

Website

School District

Whitney Independent School District

254-694-2254

Website

Public Library

254-694-4744

Website