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Midland Electricity Rates

Edited by Rafael Morales
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The cheapest True Fixed electricity rate in Midland today for a 12 to 23 month term is 11.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, from True Power. Across the 47 True Fixed plans in that range we track in Midland, the average is 13.8¢/kWh. Both numbers account for the energy provider’s charges and all TDU delivery and base charges, so they reflect what you actually pay.

That 11.1¢ is the floor for a real fixed rate in Midland on a term of 12 months or longer. If you see a 12-month-or-longer plan advertised well below this rate, it is almost certainly a bill credit plan. Those rates only apply if your monthly usage lands inside a narrow window, usually right around 1,000 kWh. Miss the window and the same plan can cost you double.

Every plan listed here is True Fixed. If you are looking for a different plan type in Midland, we track those separately: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Best True Fixed Plans in Midland

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1st
True Power
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True Value 12
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.1¢
2000 KWH
10.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Need to call for Autopay setup

⚠️ ⚠️ One of the highest cancellation fees

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

2nd
Express Energy
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Express Energy Speedy 12SM
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.2¢
2000 KWH
11.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ One of the lowest ratings on Google Reviews

4th
Varsity Energy
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HOMERUN 12
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

5th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Simple 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

6th
Atlantex Power
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Luminous
Exclusive Offer
Aug 07
12 months
500 KWH
12.1¢
1000 KWH
11.7¢
2000 KWH
11.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

7th
Rhythm
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Digital Choice 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.7¢
2000 KWH
11.8¢
9th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 12 - Oncor
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
12.2¢
1000 KWH
11.8¢
2000 KWH
11.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

10th
Varsity Energy
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HOMERUN 16
PTC
Aug 20
16 months
500 KWH
12.3¢
1000 KWH
11.9¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

11th
Abundance Energy
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Confident Renter 12
Company website
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
12.3¢
1000 KWH
11.9¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

12th
Texans Choice Power
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Choose 12
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.4¢
1000 KWH
12.0¢
2000 KWH
11.8¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

13th
Abundance Energy
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Fixed Rate – Straight Forward 12
Company website
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.0¢
2000 KWH
11.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

17th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
12.9¢
2000 KWH
12.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

19th
Cleansky Energy
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Embrace Green 12 - Fixed Rate Product
100% Renewable
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
13.6¢
1000 KWH
13.2¢
2000 KWH
13.0¢
20th
Budget Power
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Budget 12 ONC
Company website
Aug 12
12 months
500 KWH
13.7¢
1000 KWH
13.2¢
2000 KWH
13.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

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TDU Contact and Outage Information for Midland

The main ZIP codes for Midland are 79701, 79703, 79705, 79706, 79707, and 79712. Oncor delivers electricity to homes in Midland and is also the company you should contact if you experience a power outage in your area.

Utility Service Contacts

ONCOR

Visit TDU Website Open Outage Map

Support Phone

888-313-4747

Midland Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1989

  • Midland summers are hot, and temperatures above 100°F are common. Still, Midland has one advantage over more humid cities in Southeast Texas: the air is much drier. That means your A/C is mostly working to cool the house, not remove as much moisture from the air. Bills can still rise sharply in August, but a similar home in Midland may use less electricity for cooling than the same home in a humid city like Houston.
  • Winter is a different story. In West Texas, winter air can be very cold, with frequent freezes and strong cold fronts. That can become a major driver of electricity use, especially since about half of homes in Midland rely on electricity for heating. If your home uses electric heat, winter bills can climb fast during cold spells.
Energy Tip: Because West Texas dust can clog HVAC filters and reduce system efficiency, Midland residents should check their AC filters every month and replace them more often when they look dirty. In dusty months, many homes may need a new filter every 30 to 60 days instead of waiting the full 90 days.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Housing Characteristics." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles, Table DP04.

Heating Type Share

Electricity 46.6%
Gas 51.7%
Other 1.7%

Housing Mix Share

House 68.0%
Apartment 23.2%
Other 8.8%

Bill Estimator in Midland Using Competitive Market Rates

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Luminous

Atlantex Power · 12 mo

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Atlantex Power · 12 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Midland

Highest review scores among True Fixed providers currently listed for Midland.

Rank #1 Score 4.57/5
Varsity Energy

Varsity Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

3 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.55/5
Spark Energy

Spark Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.52/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.0¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.32/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.27/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.3¢ @ 1000 kWh

5 eligible plans

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Moving to Midland? Avoid These Common Bill Credit Traps

Midland is part of the Texas deregulated electricity market, which gives you the power to choose your provider, but it also exposes you to dozens of confusing plans and marketing tactics. This guide: How to buy Electricity in Texas will help you avoid two of the most common mistakes:

  1. Getting a Bill Credit Plan for an Apartment: If you live in an apartment, never simply choose the lowest advertised rate you see online, especially if it is significantly lower than the standard fixed rates on this page. We provide the most competitive Truly Fixed Rate options available. Anything advertised below that level is likely a Bill Credit plan. These plans only become cheap if you hit a specific usage threshold, usually 1,000 kWh. If you live in an apartment, your usage likely will not hit that 1,000 kWh threshold for at least 6 months out of the year
  2. Avoid "Time of Use" (TOU) Plans: Do not sign up for a TOU plan if you do not know your exact usage habits. Free Nights and Free Weekends are specialized plans that often charge a much higher rate during the day to make up for the free hours. Usually, these plans end up costing you more money than you save. While they can work for some people, you must check your habits first. For more information, check our Guide for Shopping Free Night Plans in Texas.

Truly Fixed vs. Bill Credit vs. Time-of-Use: Which Plan Type Is Better in Midland?

  • New to your home? (Less than 12 months): If you just moved to Midland or have lived in your home for less than a year, we strongly recommend sticking with Truly Fixed plan.
Why: Without a full year of usage history, you do not know how your home will handle the Texas heat in August or the cold snaps in February. A fixed rate helps protect you from large price swings during those unpredictable months.

  • Lived there for a year or more? (Use Your Data): If you have at least 12 months of history in the same location, you can stop guessing. Over 90% of Texas homes are equipped with Smart Meters, which record your electricity usage every 15 minutes.

Take advantage of our Analysis Tool: Our system can compare every available plan against your actual usage history. This is extremely valuable for checking whether Free Nights or Free Weekends plans are really saving you money, or whether a Truly Fixed rate is still your cheapest option. To use this tool, sign in or create an account and compare more the 200 plans in Midland


Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Midland

What is the best 12-month True Fixed rate in Midland right now?

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Midland is True Power — True Value 12, with a rate of 11.1¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Midland for a studio apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Midland for a studio apartment with electric heating is $62.08.

What is the average electricity bill in Midland for a medium house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Midland for a medium house with electric heating is $120.09.

What is the average electricity bill in Midland for a large house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Midland for a large house with gas heating is $156.88.

How do I know if a plan I choose is a True Fixed plan in Midland?

If you find a plan that looks good on another provider’s website, in an online ad, or even on Power to Choose, you can still use Clear Energy Facts to double-check it.

First, download or open the plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL). Then compare it using our EFL Inspector: EFL Inspector .

This tool helps you tell whether a plan is truly fixed, a bill-credit plan, a free nights/weekends offer, or something else.

Which TDU serves Midland?

The primary TDU serving Midland is ONCOR. This TDU owns and maintains local delivery poles and wires, and also manages outage restoration.

How do I confirm the correct TDU for my address in Midland?

Check your current electricity bill or service paperwork for the delivery utility name. If you are moving, enter your ZIP code and address during enrollment to confirm the exact TDU.