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What Wilmer plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Wilmer

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Wilmer

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 Wilmer

Wilmer 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 Wilmer? 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 Wilmer 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 Wilmer Water Department Call 972-441-5406 Website →
    City of Wilmer Wastewater Services Call 972-441-5406 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 Wilmer Solid Waste Services Call 972-441-5406 Website →
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About Wilmer: population 4,682 · Dallas County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business, or need no-deposit electricity, this guide will help you discover your best power plan in Wilmer.

Wilmer 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
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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 provider in Wilmer.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Wilmer search for their best electricity plan.

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

Competing offers from many different electricity providers are shown in a powerful format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

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

Energy in Wilmer has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you have a choice when it comes to picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of the state, the city of Wilmer included, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many fantastic energy providers compete for your business in Wilmer by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ providers compete for your business in Wilmer, and hundreds of plans exist.

Average Electricity Rates in Wilmer

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 Wilmer

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Understanding the energy you use each month is the ideal way to shop for power in Wilmer. Why does this matter?

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

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly statement is calculated, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much energy you consume in the month.

Unless you use precisely the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you signed up.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to pick your power company.

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

Better yet, 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 discover the ideal electricity rate plan for your home.

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

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

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

We then assist you in enrolling with your chosen electricity company without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you must determine your expected or historical usage before selecting the best electricity 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 energy provider 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 Wilmer: Setting up Electricity

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

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Wilmer

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 about to expire.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your energy rate once your term expires. If you fail to 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, check the rates of competing electricity companies.

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 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 decide to switch, your new energy provider will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Wilmer 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 cancellation” 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 would like to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Wilmer 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 Wilmer?

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 Wilmer

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

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 will be required.

Working for you, we will instantly review 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.

Wilmer Business Power Rates

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

Wilmer is home to many small and large companies and is a great place to run a company.

Shop for rates from competing providers to manage your energy bill.

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 best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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 Wilmer

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Wilmer

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.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Wilmer was founded in 1888 as a railroad town along the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, named after railroad official Richard Hooker Wilmer. The town served as a crucial shipping point for cotton and agricultural products from the fertile Blackland Prairie, helping establish Dallas County as a major agricultural center in North Texas during the late 19th century.

RECENT

In 2020, Wilmer completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded its water treatment facilities and expanded broadband internet access throughout the city. The $2.3 million investment has attracted several small tech companies and remote workers to the area, helping diversify the local economy beyond its traditional agricultural and manufacturing base.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend Charley Pride lived in Wilmer during his early career in the 1960s while playing semi-professional baseball for local teams. Pride, who became the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, often credited his time in Wilmer for helping him develop his distinctive musical style that blended country with gospel influences.

DID YOU KNOW

Wilmer is home to one of the last remaining original cotton gins in Dallas County, built in 1923 and still operational today. The Wilmer Cotton Gin processes over 10,000 bales annually and uses some of the same machinery that was installed nearly a century ago, making it a living piece of Texas agricultural history that attracts visitors from across the state.

CULTURAL

Every October, Wilmer hosts the annual 'Rails and Tales Festival' that celebrates the city's railroad heritage with vintage train displays, historical reenactments, and storytelling sessions. The festival features the original 1888 railroad depot, which has been converted into a museum, and includes live demonstrations of traditional cotton ginning and blacksmithing that showcase the town's agricultural and industrial past.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-441-5406

Website

216 Stadium Dr, Wilmer, TX 75172

Water

City of Wilmer Water Department

972-441-5406

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Wilmer Solid Waste Services

972-441-5406

Website

School District

Dallas Independent School District

972-925-3700

Website

Public Library

214-670-6455

Website