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Best Electricity Rates in Odessa

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Odessa, we compare plans from provider websites, Power to Choose, and select sponsor offers. We only show True Fixed plans—no gimmicks, no free night traps, and no hidden fees.

For a list of the best Free Nights, Free Weekends, and Prepaid plans in Odessa, follow these links: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Odessa

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1st
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 14 - Oncor
PTC
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
11.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

2nd
Southern Federal
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SoFed Better Rate Plus - 14
Company website
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

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

4th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 12 - Oncor
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

Company website
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

6th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Apr 13
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

7th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

8th
Gexa Energy
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Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢
9th
Companion Energy
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Companion + Perks 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢
10th
Frontier
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Frontier Power Saver 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢

Showing the best available 500 / 1000 / 2000 kWh prices for the selected term range. Sources include PowerToChoose (“PTC”) and direct provider sites. We are not affiliated with PowerToChoose.org or the Public Utility Commission of Texas; these offers are shown for informational purposes only.

TDU Contact and Outage Information for Odessa

The main ZIP codes for Odessa are 79761, 79762, 79763, 79764, 79765, and 79766. Homes in Odessa are served by Oncor, which 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

Odessa Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1980

  • In Odessa, summers are very hot, but the dry air helps because your A/C is mostly fighting heat, not humidity. Bills can still climb in August, but a similar home in Odessa may use less electricity for cooling than the same house in a more humid city like Houston.
  • Winter can hit hard in Odessa. Cold fronts and freezing mornings are common in West Texas, and that matters here because more than half of homes use electricity for heating. If your home has electric heat, February can become one of the highest-bill months of the year.

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

Heating Type Share

Electricity 53.8%
Gas 44.4%
Other 1.8%

Housing Mix Share

House 66.0%
Apartment 24.9%
Other 9.1%

Bill Estimator in Odessa Using Competitive Market Rates

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Atlantex Power

Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Atlantex Power

Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Odessa

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

Rank #1 Score 4.48/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.25/5
Branch Energy

Branch Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.6¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.2/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.3¢ @ 1000 kWh

8 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.2/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.2/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.5¢ @ 1000 kWh

4 eligible plans

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Why Isn’t Our “Cheapest Rate” in Odessa as Low as the Ones on Google?

If you have been searching for electricity in Odessa, you have likely seen ads for rates as low as 8¢ per kWh. It looks like a great deal, but there is a catch: those are often Bill Credit traps.

The “True Fixed” Difference: This page focuses exclusively on True Fixed Plans. Unlike the teaser rates you find elsewhere, a True Fixed plan does not change based on how much electricity you use.

How the “8¢ Trap” Works: Bill Credit plans charge a very high base rate but reward you with a credit, usually $35 to $150, only if you hit a specific usage threshold, typically 1,000 kWh.
  • The trap: If you live in an apartment and use 990 kWh, just 10 kWh short of the target, you miss the credit entirely. 
  • The result: Instead of paying the advertised 8¢, your actual rate for that month could jump to 20¢ per kWh. 

Stay Away of these rates If You Live in an Apartment: If you are moving into an apartment in Odessa, these plans will almost always cost you more money in the long run because your usage is rarely high enough to trigger the discount consistently.
We believe in transparency. For a deeper look at the math behind these teaser rates, check out our full analysis: Why the Lowest Texas Rates Are Often a Trap.

Do I Need to Pay a Deposit to Enroll in an Electricity Plan in Odessa?

It depends. There are two main ways account setup is handled in the Texas electricity market:

Post-paid Plans (Credit-Based): Most of the plans listed on this page are post-paid plans. These are traditional “use now, pay later” contracts.
  • Credit Check: The provider will usually perform a soft credit check, which does not affect your credit score. 
  • Deposit Requirements: If you have decent to excellent credit, you likely will not be required to pay a deposit. However, if you have poor credit history, you may need to pay a deposit, typically between $150 and $400. 
  • Refunds: These deposits are usually refundable after a year of on-time payments or when you close your account.

Prepaid Plans (No Deposit / No Credit Check): If you want to avoid both a credit check and a deposit, prepaid plans are usually your best option.
  • How It Works: These plans do not require a deposit or a credit check. We also have a specific section on this website dedicated to prepaid electricity. 
  • The Cost: Rates for prepaid plans are usually slightly higher than post-paid plans, but the difference is often small for low-usage customers, such as those living in small apartments. 
  • Recommended Provider: Payless Power is one of the top companies offering reliable prepaid electricity plans in Texas.

Pro Tip: Deposit Waivers: In Texas, you can often get your deposit waived on a post-paid plan if you are 65 or older, a victim of family violence, or if you can provide a Letter of Credit from your previous utility company showing 12 months of on-time payments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Odessa

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

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Odessa is Budget Power — No Gimmicks 14 - Oncor, with a rate of 12.1¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

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

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Odessa for a studio apartment with electric heating is $70.39.

What is the average electricity bill in Odessa for a large house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Odessa for a large house with electric heating is $207.54.

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

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Odessa for a large house with gas heating is $178.49.

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

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 Odessa?

The primary TDU serving Odessa 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 Odessa?

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.