Mineral Wells Electricity Rates

Mineral Wells has one of the most competitive electricity markets in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory, with 95 active plans. At 1,000 kWh, Mineral Wells rates average 14.02¢/kWh — a spread of 13.2¢ separates the cheapest from the priciest option. All 20 providers listed are state-certified under the deregulated electricity market.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Mineral Wells

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 Mineral Wells electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.13¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.00¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.00¢
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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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Chariot Choice 24 - 12.10¢
24 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Choose 12 - 12.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 5 $50 First Bill Credit!! - 12.30¢
5 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 9
9 months Fixed Rate
12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Saver 12 - 13.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
13.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Cirro Energy
Smart Simple 10 - 13.30¢
10 months Fixed Rate
13.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Branch Energy
Branch Fixed 12 - 14.00¢
12 months Fixed Rate
14.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Direct Energy
Autopay Texas 12 - 15.30¢
12 months Fixed Rate
15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Reliant Energy
Reliant Power On 18 - 15.30¢
18 months Fixed Rate
15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Green Mountain Energy
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice - 15.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
15.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Mineral Wells electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
14.0¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.3 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
12.7 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Mineral Wells Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Mineral Wells Electric Bills

At Mineral Wells’s average rate of 14.0¢/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

$133
Jan
$120
Feb
$113
Mar
$120
Apr
$149
May
$195
Jun
$235
Jul
$240
Aug
$208
Sep
$149
Oct
$120
Nov
$136
Dec

A typical Mineral Wells home’s bill ranges from about $113 in Mar to $240 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.

Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells 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

Mineral Wells Grid Status

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Best Mineral Wells Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Mineral Wells’s prairie-edge climate means hot, dry summers and cooler winters than DFW. The average household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with lower humidity keeping usage slightly more predictable than East Texas.

Mineral Wells Apartments
500 kWh/month
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
$47.50/mo
estimated Mineral Wells monthly bill
  • Octopus Energy
  • 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Average Mineral Wells Home
1,000 kWh/month
Frontier Saver Plus 12
$67.00/mo
estimated Mineral Wells monthly bill
  • Frontier Utilities
  • 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Mineral Wells Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
$136.50/mo
estimated Mineral Wells monthly bill
  • Octopus Energy
  • 9.1¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Large Palo Pinto County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
$178.00/mo
estimated Mineral Wells monthly bill
  • Octopus Energy
  • 8.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
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Mineral Wells Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 20 retail providers serving Mineral Wells’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Palo Pinto County residents today.

Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Mineral Wells
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
Ranchero Power
REP · Mineral Wells
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Abundance Energy
REP · Mineral Wells
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Heritage Power
REP · Mineral Wells
BKV Energy
REP · Mineral Wells
Discount Power
REP · Mineral Wells
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Branch Energy
REP · Mineral Wells
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
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Mineral Wells Business Electricity Rates

Mineral Wells is reinventing itself around tourism (Baker Hotel, Lake Mineral Wells State Park), healthcare, and the Fort Wolters industrial area that supports aviation and manufacturing.

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

Mineral Wells Solar

Mineral Wells gets about 5.3 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.0¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,833 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,519
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
12.7 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 $18,725 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Mineral Wells Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Mineral Wells right now?

Today’s cheapest: 6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Mineral Wells, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). That’s well below the 14.02¢ average across 95 plans from 20 providers. Under the PUCT-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over Oncor Electric Delivery’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $73/month in savings.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Mineral Wells?

Roughly $140/month for a Mineral Wells home using 1,000 kWh at the average 14.02¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Texas homes use about 1,140 kWh/month on average — 14% higher than the national figure. The cheapest plan at 6.7¢ cuts supply costs to $67/month. Oncor Electric Delivery’s regulated delivery charges are separate and apply to all plans equally.

Who delivers electricity in Mineral Wells?

Oncor Electric Delivery delivers all electricity in Mineral Wells. As the regulated TDU for this area, Oncor Electric Delivery owns and maintains every pole, wire, transformer, and meter. Regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) you choose for supply, Oncor Electric Delivery delivers your power and handles all outage response. Your supplier only affects your rate and billing.

How do I switch electricity providers in Mineral Wells?

It takes about five minutes: compare plans, pick your provider, and enroll online. Oncor Electric Delivery processes the switch in 1–2 business days under PUCT regulations. No technician visit, no interruption, no equipment changes. Your REP (Retail Electric Provider) handles all coordination with Oncor Electric Delivery. Same power, same grid, same meter — just a new rate on your bill.

Are there renewable energy plans in Mineral Wells?

Several providers serving Mineral Wells include renewable energy in their plans through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from ERCOT-connected wind and solar facilities across Texas. No home equipment changes are needed — Oncor Electric Delivery delivers the power identically. Compare plan details on each provider’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to see the exact renewable energy percentage included.

How much are electricity delivery charges in Mineral Wells?

Oncor Electric Delivery delivery charges in Mineral Wells are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply equally to all customers regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) they choose. These charges cover poles, wires, meters, and grid maintenance. Most plan rates displayed on comparison sites already include Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery fees. Check the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for each plan to see the exact breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.

Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Mineral Wells?

Fixed-rate plans guarantee your supply rate for a set period, typically 3 to 36 months. Variable-rate plans adjust monthly based on ERCOT wholesale market conditions. In Mineral Wells, fixed plans start at 6.7¢/kWh today. For most households, a fixed rate offers better budget predictability and protection against summer price spikes when grid demand peaks and wholesale costs can surge.