Athens Electricity Rates

The average Athens electricity rate today is 13.36¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. At 1,000 kWh, Athens rates average 13.36¢/kWh — a spread of 13.4¢ separates the cheapest from the priciest option. The three cheapest providers are AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC, Frontier Utilities, and Gexa Energy.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Athens

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Athens electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
12 months Cheapest
6.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
7.93¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.70¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Sustainable Simply Days - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 10.80¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 10.80¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.90¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.90¢
9 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 11.00¢
5 months Fixed Rate
11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 11.00¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.20¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.30¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 10 - 11.50¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Liberty Bell Flex - 11.60¢
1 months Fixed Rate
11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Athens electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
13.4¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
14.1 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Athens Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Athens are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

Oncor Electric Delivery
Transmission & Distribution Utility · North & Central Texas
3.9M
Customers served statewide
1.6 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
107 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 3,936,107 customers across North & Central Texas, including Athens. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Athens Electric Bills

At Athens’s average rate of 13.4¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$127
Jan
$114
Feb
$108
Mar
$114
Apr
$142
May
$185
Jun
$224
Jul
$229
Aug
$198
Sep
$142
Oct
$114
Nov
$130
Dec

A typical Athens home’s bill ranges from about $108 in Mar to $229 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Athens Power Generation

43% Natural Gas
22% Wind
13% Solar
12% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
37%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
872 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Athens home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Athens Grid Status

As of , there are 33 customers without power in Athens’s Henderson County, Texas. This represents 0.01% of 225,215 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 102,189 Texas customers are without power across 535 of 254 counties.

33
Customers Out
225,215
Customers Tracked
0.01%
Affected
9m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
225,215 customers in Henderson County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Athens experience an average of 0.9 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 107 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.6 hours per customer.

86° Clear
92°Feels like 62%Humidity 3 mphWind
Athens and Henderson County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KF44

Is there a power outage in Athens right now?

Yes. As of , there are 33 customers without power in Athens (Henderson County, Texas), representing 0.01% of 225,215 tracked customers.

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Best Athens Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Athens’s humid East Texas climate means AC is essential for half the year. The average household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with lake homes and larger properties running higher in summer.

Athens Apartments
500 kWh/month
No Bull 5 - 10.80¢
$54.00/mo
estimated Athens monthly bill
  • Energy Texas
  • 10.8¢/kWh at this usage
  • 5-month fixed rate
Average Athens Home
1,000 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
$65.00/mo
estimated Athens monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Athens Homes
1,500 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
$97.50/mo
estimated Athens monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Henderson County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.70¢
$206.00/mo
estimated Athens monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 10.3¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
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Athens Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 35 retail providers serving Athens’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Henderson County residents today.

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Athens
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Athens
Ranchero Power
REP · Athens
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Athens
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Energy Texas
REP · Athens
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
True Power
REP · Athens
TXU
Est. 1882
Companion Energy
REP · Athens
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
Abundance Energy
REP · Athens
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Athens
Budget Power
REP · Athens
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Athens
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Heritage Power
REP · Athens
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Athens
BKV Energy
REP · Athens
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Discount Power
REP · Athens
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Think Energy LLC
REP · Athens
Branch Energy
REP · Athens
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Athens
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Athens Business Electricity Rates

Athens’s economy centers on lake tourism (Cedar Creek Lake and nearby reservoirs), the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, healthcare, agriculture, and Henderson County government services.

Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.

Rooftop Solar

Athens Solar

Athens gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,365
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
14.1 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $14,875 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Athens Electricity FAQ

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Athens, Texas.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Athens right now?

The current floor in Athens is 6.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢). Most plans cluster between 6.5¢ and 13.36¢. We pull fresh rates throughout the day.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Athens?

Roughly $134/month for a Athens home using 1,000 kWh (at the average 13.36¢/kWh rate). The cheapest plan would cut supply costs to $65/month for the same usage.

Who delivers electricity in Athens?

Electricity in Athens is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery. Your supplier choice doesn’t change who delivers the power — only who supplies it and at what rate.

How do I switch electricity providers in Athens?

Compare plans, choose a REP (Retail Electric Provider), and sign up. The new supplier coordinates with Oncor Electric Delivery automatically. Expect 1–2 business days. No physical work needed.