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Best Electricity Rates in Temple

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Temple, 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 Temple, follow these links: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

Our Recommendation

Our Recommendation
Atlantex Power
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Full review

Luminous

Term: 14 months
500 kWh
13.6¢
1000 kWh
13.1¢
2000 kWh
12.9¢
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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Temple

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1st
Review
SoFed Better Rate - 12
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
11.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

2nd
Review
True Value 12
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

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

3rd
Review
No Gimmicks 14
PTC
Apr 11
14 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

4th
Review
Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.4¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

5th
Review
Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

6th
Review
Power Saver 12
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

7th
Review
Companion + Perks 12
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

8th
Review
No Gimmicks 12
PTC
Apr 11
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

9th
Review
Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Apr 07
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

10th
Review
SoFed Better Rate - 12
Company website
Apr 09
12 months
500 KWH
13.5¢
1000 KWH
12.5¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

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 Temple

The main ZIP codes for Temple are 76501, 76502, 76504, and 76508. Oncor delivers electricity to homes in Temple 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

Temple Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1991

Temple has a unique housing profile. Even though the city has a high share of houses, electricity is still the dominant heating source. That matters because many homes and apartments can see meaningful usage increases in both summer and winter.
  • For apartments: stay away from bill-credit plans. Even if your apartment uses electric heating, you will probably hit the reward threshold in summer and winter but miss it in the spring and fall. Over the course of a year, missing those credits can easily cost you more than $500, which means you may end up overpaying. In most cases, a True Fixed plan is the safer choice.
  • For houses: bill-credit plans may work in some cases, but you should check your historical usage first. You can link your SMT data to your account and compare all plan types, including bill-credit plans, against your real usage. If you have solar panels, it may also be worth checking the best free-night electricity plans.

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

Heating Type Share

Electricity 80.2%
Gas 17.3%
Other 2.5%

Housing Mix Share

House 67.4%
Apartment 20.3%
Other 12.3%

Bill Estimator in Temple Using Competitive Market Rates

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Bill Estimator for Apartments

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Temple

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

Rank #1 Score 4.52/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.42/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

Read Full Review
Rank #3 Score 4.31/5
Branch Energy

Branch Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.6¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

Read Full Review
Rank #4 Score 4.23/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 14.0¢ @ 1000 kWh

5 eligible plans

Read Full Review
Rank #5 Score 4.14/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 15.7¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

Read Full Review

Best Time of the Year to Shop for Electricity in Temple

In Temple, the best time to shop for electricity is usually during the spring and fall. Those months often have lower demand, which can lead to better rates. Still, this is not a hard rule. Prices can change based on local weather, fuel markets, grid conditions, and broader supply and demand trends.

Another thing to watch is contract length. In the past, shoppers mostly saw 12, 24, or 36-month plans. Now it is common to see terms like 9, 13, 18, or 20 months. That matters because the length of your contract affects when you will have to shop again, and renewing during a high-price season can cost more.

If you want to be more careful, try to choose a plan that keeps your renewal date away from the hottest summer months or the most volatile winter periods. For example, if one contract would make you renew in August and another would make you renew in May, the May renewal may put you in a better shopping window. Sources that track Texas electricity shopping patterns consistently point to spring and fall as the more favorable seasons, while summer and deep winter tend to be riskier.

Weather also matters. Major heat waves and winter storms can put pressure on the market and increase price volatility, so it is usually better not to wait until right before a major weather event to lock in a plan. You can also direct readers to your historical Texas electricity rates page to show how prices move over time.

Origin of the Plans on This List in Temple

Clear Energy Facts collects plan information in three ways:

1. Provider Websites
If a plan has the tag “Company Website”, it means the plan was found directly on the provider’s own website. You can access these plans through our link, or you can go directly to the company’s website yourself.
One important note: try not to use the sponsored links that appear on Google when shopping for electricity. Some providers show different rates depending on how you reached their site, including promo links, special landing pages, or paid ads.
For more information, see this article: Texas Electricity Promo Codes and Secret URLs

 
2. Power to Choose (PTC)
If a plan has the tag “PTC”, it means the plan is listed on Power to Choose, the official Texas electricity shopping website.
Even though you can access these plans directly on Power to Choose, we recommend using our link because we review, filter, and categorize them first. Many plans on Power to Choose are not truly fixed-rate plans, even if they may look attractive at first.
So if we tag a plan on this page as a fixed-rate plan, it means we have already reviewed it and confirmed that it is not a time-of-use plan, a bill credit plan, or another gimmick plan type.

3. Exclusive Plans
If a plan has the tag “Exclusive”, it means Clear Energy Facts has a direct partnership with the provider and can offer a competitive rate that may not be widely available on other shopping platforms.
These plans are still reviewed the same way as the others, and when we include them on our list, it is because we believe they are competitive options for shoppers in Temple.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Temple

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

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Temple is Southern Federal — SoFed Better Rate - 12, with a rate of 12.3¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

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

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Temple for a studio apartment with electric heating is $69.36.

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

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Temple for a large house with electric heating is $204.39.

What is the average electricity bill in Temple for a medium house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Temple for a medium house with gas heating is $120.19.

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

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 Temple?

The primary TDU serving Temple 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 Temple?

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.