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What Zavalla plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Zavalla

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Zavalla

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 Zavalla

Zavalla 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 Zavalla? 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 Zavalla 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 Zavalla Water Department Call 936-897-2331 Website →
    City of Zavalla Sewer Department Call 936-897-2331 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 Zavalla Sanitation Department Call 936-897-2331 Website →
Go deeper The full Zavalla electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Zavalla: population 713 · Angelina County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Zavalla search for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find by contacting the electricity providers or visiting their websites.

Competing offers from many different electricity providers are shown in a standardized grid, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours and hours calling different energy companies or clicking through hundreds of different online sites.

Electricity in Zavalla has been deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many fantastic energy companies compete for your business in Zavalla by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your electricity bill.

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

Average Electricity Rates in Zavalla

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 Zavalla

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Determining the amount of electricity you will consume month-to-month is the ideal way to find a deal on electricity in Zavalla. Why is this so vital?

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

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much energy 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 enrolled.

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

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

Even better, 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 ideal way to determine your home’s ideal electricity 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 a few seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and navigating you step-by-step to the electricity rate 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 monthly bill.

We then help you order your plan with your chosen power provider without leaving our service.

The bottom line is you should determine your expected or historical usage before selecting 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 of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate the average energy you will use in any given month.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly choosing 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 shop for the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Zavalla: Setting up Electricity

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

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 company will typically 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 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 company will take care of everything for you, including canceling your service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Zavalla 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 energy 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 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 providers up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching providers may outweigh the fee of breaking your existing contract.

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 gather your historical usage for the past 12 months to determine your household’s best plan with the lowest rate.

Zavalla 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 Zavalla?

You can sign up for service with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

Click on the company of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Zavalla

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

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

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

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit requirements for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular 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.

Zavalla Business Power Plans

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

Zavalla is home to many small and large companies and is a thriving town to run a company.

Compare rates from competing energy companies to manage your electricity costs.

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 submit your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Zavalla, the City of Zavalla 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

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Zavalla Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Zavalla was founded in 1900 as a lumber town by the Texas Southeastern Railroad and named after Lorenzo de Zavala, the first vice president of the Republic of Texas. The town was built around massive sawmills that processed timber from the surrounding Angelina National Forest, becoming one of East Texas's most important lumber centers during the early 20th century boom.

RECENT

In 2018, Zavalla completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings from the lumber era and created a new community center. The project was funded through a combination of state rural development grants and local fundraising efforts, bringing new life to the small town's historic core.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music singer and songwriter Don Henley of the Eagles spent part of his childhood in nearby Linden but frequently visited Zavalla for school events and community gatherings. The East Texas Piney Woods region, including Zavalla, influenced his later songwriting about small-town American life and rural landscapes.

DID YOU KNOW

Zavalla sits in the heart of the Angelina National Forest and is home to one of the last remaining old-growth longleaf pine stands in Texas, some trees over 200 years old. The town also features the historic Zavalla Depot, which was moved from its original location and now serves as a museum showcasing the area's railroad and lumber heritage.

CULTURAL

Every October, Zavalla hosts the annual Timber Festival, celebrating the town's lumber heritage with chainsaw carving competitions, log rolling contests, and traditional East Texas barbecue. The festival draws visitors from across the region and features demonstrations of historic logging techniques, including the use of crosscut saws and draft horses that were once common in the area's timber operations.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

936-897-2331

Website

1007 N Ash St, Zavalla, TX 75980

Water

City of Zavalla Water Department

936-897-2331

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Zavalla Sanitation Department

936-897-2331

Website

School District

Zavalla Independent School District

936-897-2414

Website

Public Library

936-897-2331

Website