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Odessa Electricity Rates

Edited by Rafael Morales
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The cheapest True Fixed electricity rate in Odessa today for a 12 to 23 month term is 11.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, from True Power. Across the 56 True Fixed plans in that range we track in Odessa, 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 11.3¢ is the floor for a real fixed rate in Odessa 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. Over a year you will likely miss it in at least 4 months (overpaying $400 or more), using too little or too much. Clear Energy Facts does not recommend these plans.

Every plan listed here is True Fixed. If you are looking for a different plan type in Odessa, 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 Odessa

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1st
True Power
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True Value 12
PTC
Sep 13
12 months
500 KWH
11.8¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

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

⚠️ 2% fee for payments outside AutoPay.

2nd
3rd
Express Energy
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Express Energy Speedy 12SM
PTC
Sep 13
12 months
500 KWH
11.8¢
1000 KWH
11.4¢
2000 KWH
11.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ One of the lowest ratings on Google Reviews

4th
Varsity Energy
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HOMERUN 12
Company website
Sep 11
12 months
500 KWH
12.0¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.4¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

5th
6th
Gexa Energy
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Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Sep 13
12 months
500 KWH
12.1¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.4¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: higher rates at renewal.

7th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Simple 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Sep 13
12 months
500 KWH
12.0¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.4¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

8th
Energy Texas
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No Bull 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
PTC
Sep 13
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢
9th
Rhythm
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Digital Choice 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
PTC
Sep 13
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢
10th
Texans Choice Power
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Choose 12
Company website
Sep 07
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

11th
Southern Federal
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SoFed Digital Saver Plus - 12
Company website
Sep 11
12 months
500 KWH
12.7¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢
12th
Varsity Energy
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HOMERUN 16
Company website
Sep 11
16 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

13th
14th
Atlantex Power
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Luminous
Exclusive Offer
Sep 09
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

15th
Abundance Energy
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Confident Renter 12
Company website
Sep 11
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢

Top concerns

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

16th
Abundance Energy
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Fixed Rate – Straight Forward 12
Company website
Sep 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.5¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

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

17th
Atlantex Power
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Luminous Green
100% Renewable
Exclusive Offer
Sep 09
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
12.9¢
2000 KWH
12.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

18th
19th
Cleansky Energy
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Embrace Green 12 - Fixed Rate Product
100% Renewable
Company website
Sep 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.4¢
1000 KWH
13.0¢
2000 KWH
12.8¢
20th
Cleansky Energy
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Affordable Wind 12 - Fixed Rate Product
100% Renewable
Company website
Sep 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.5¢
1000 KWH
13.1¢
2000 KWH
12.9¢

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%

What a typical Odessa home pays for electricity

Based on Odessa's housing profile, a medium house with electric heat is the most common setup in the city. Priced at the average of every 12 month True Fixed plan in Odessa, that runs about $1,879 a year, or roughly $157 a month, though the monthly figure swings with the season.

Use this as a reference point. If your usage is similar to the profile below and your bill is well above these numbers, you are probably overpaying.

Change the profile if yours is different.

Estimated yearly cost

$1,879

Sum of the four seasonal blocks

Average month

$157

Seasons swing above and below this

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The Real Cost of Gimmicky Bill-Credit Plans in Odessa

Bill-credit plans are often advertised as having some of the lowest rates on the market. However, their actual cost depends heavily on how much electricity you use each month and whether your usage qualifies for the bill credit. 

The table below provides average estimates based on different home and electricity-usage profiles. These figures are for informational purposes only, and your actual cost and potential overpayment may vary.

Use the filters to apply the plan’s actual charges and credits to different Odessa housing and heating profiles over 12 months.

Estimated yearly cost

$1,864

Average month

$155

True yearly rate

13.7¢

Total annual bill divided by annual usage

Season Usage (kWh) Energy + delivery Base cost Bill credit Estimated bill Effective rate
Dec - Feb 1,200 $225.52 $4.06 −$125.00 $104.59 8.7¢
Mar - May 850 $159.75 $4.06 $0.00 $163.81 19.3¢
Jun - Aug 1,600 $300.70 $4.06 −$125.00 $179.76 11.2¢
Sep - Nov 900 $169.15 $4.06 $0.00 $173.21 19.3¢

Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Odessa

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

Rank #1 Score 4.59/5
Spark Energy

Spark Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.53/5
Varsity Energy

Varsity Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.6¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.29/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.6¢ @ 1000 kWh

6 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.24/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.4¢ @ 1000 kWh

4 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.23/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 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 True Power — True Value 12, with a rate of 11.3¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

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

Priced at the average of every 12 month True Fixed plan in Odessa, the estimated monthly bill for a studio apartment with electric heating is $72.79. That average includes the TDU delivery charges and assumes no provider base charge, so it works as a reference point: a similar home paying well above it is probably on an expensive plan.

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

Priced at the average of every 12 month True Fixed plan in Odessa, the estimated monthly bill for a large house with electric heating is $240.76. That average includes the TDU delivery charges and assumes no provider base charge, so it works as a reference point: a similar home paying well above it is probably on an expensive plan.

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

Priced at the average of every 12 month True Fixed plan in Odessa, the estimated monthly bill for a large house with gas heating is $198.52. That average includes the TDU delivery charges and assumes no provider base charge, so it works as a reference point: a similar home paying well above it is probably on an expensive plan.

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.