Paris Electricity Rates

Paris electricity rates range from 7.4¢/kWh to 20.2¢, with an average of 14.39¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. We track 188 plans across 39 providers in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Plan mix: 38 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 1 variable.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Paris

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 Paris electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.50¢
12 months Low Rate
7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Low Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
8.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
8.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 8.40¢
13 months Fixed Rate
8.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.93¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 12.30¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 12.40¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.40¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
PTC Infusion Flex - 12.40¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.60¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 13 - 13.00¢
14 months Fixed Rate
13.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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VARSITY ENERGY LLC
HOMERUN 12 - 13.00¢
12 months Fixed Rate
13.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12 - 13.00¢
12 months Fixed Rate
13.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Paris electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
14.4¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4.9 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.4 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Paris Utilities

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

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Paris Electric Bills

At Paris’s average rate of 14.4¢/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

$136
Jan
$123
Feb
$116
Mar
$123
Apr
$153
May
$200
Jun
$241
Jul
$246
Aug
$213
Sep
$153
Oct
$123
Nov
$140
Dec

A typical Paris home’s bill ranges from about $116 in Mar to $246 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.

Paris Power Generation

42% Natural Gas
24% Wind
15% Coal
8% Nuclear
7% Solar
4% Hydro & Other
35%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
914 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Paris 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

Paris Grid Status

As of , there are 0 customers without power in Paris’s Lamar County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 19,950 tracked customers. All tracked customers in Lamar County currently have power. Statewide, 3,236 Texas customers are without power across 124 of 254 counties.

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Customers Out
19,950
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
2m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
19,950 customers in Lamar County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Paris 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.

90° Partly Cloudy
96°Feels like 56%Humidity 9 mphWind
Paris and Lamar County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KPRX

Is there a power outage in Paris right now?

No. As of , there are no reported power outages in Paris (Lamar County, Texas). All 19,950 tracked customers have power. This data comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Eagle-I system and is updated every 15 minutes.

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Best Paris Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Paris’s Red River Valley location means hot, humid summers and cold-snap winters. The average household uses 1,100–1,300 kWh/month, with summer and winter peaks for heating and cooling.

Paris Apartments
500 kWh/month
True Value 12 - 12.60¢
$65.00/mo
estimated Paris monthly bill
  • True Power
  • 13¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Average Paris Home
1,000 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.40¢
$74.00/mo
estimated Paris monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.4¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Paris Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.40¢
$111.00/mo
estimated Paris monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.4¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Lamar County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 12.30¢
$238.00/mo
estimated Paris monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 11.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate

Northeast Texas Summer Heat & Humidity

Paris shares Northeast Texas’s brutal summers — highs above 100°F are common June through August. Compare plans at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.

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Paris Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 39 retail providers serving Paris’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Lamar County residents today.

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

Paris anchors the NE Texas regional economy with healthcare, education, agriculture, and a revitalized downtown square attracting tourism and small business.

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

Paris Solar

Paris gets about 4.9 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,016 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,441
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.4 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $22,550 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Paris Electricity FAQ

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

How does electricity deregulation work in Paris?

Deregulation means Paris residents aren’t stuck with one electricity supplier. Oncor Electric Delivery still delivers the power, but the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) certifies multiple suppliers who compete on price and plan terms. You choose the REP (Retail Electric Provider) that fits your budget.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Paris right now?

As of today, the lowest Paris rate is 7.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.40¢). Across 39 providers offering 188 plans, rates average 14.39¢/kWh. We update prices multiple times per day.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Paris?

Based on today’s average rate of 14.39¢/kWh, expect about $144/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 7.4¢ could bring that down to $74/month.

Who delivers electricity in Paris?

Electricity in Paris is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery, who maintains the local grid infrastructure. 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 Paris?

Choose a certified REP (Retail Electric Provider) and enroll. Oncor Electric Delivery processes the switch within 1–2 business days. Your electricity stays on throughout — the only change is who supplies your power and what rate you pay.

What happens when my contract expires?

Your supplier is required to notify you before your contract ends. If you don’t act, you’ll typically default to a variable rate. Compare and switch proactively to avoid paying more than necessary.

How do Paris business electricity rates work?

Business rates in Paris factor in your demand profile and usage volume. A custom quote is the only way to see real pricing for your specific business. We can help you compare options from certified suppliers.

Who handles power outages in Paris?

Oncor Electric Delivery. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.