Tara Energy
Weekends Free Plan - 24
Rate
16.50¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$165
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
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Best for Time-of-Use Tara Energy in Alton
Tara Energy in Alton.
Tara Energy has 1 plan live on the Oncor grid serving Alton. Lowest rate 16.50¢/kWh.
3.8 · Oncor grid · Hidalgo County
Tara Energy in Alton
By the numbers.
Lowest here
16.50¢
Tara Energy in Alton
Alton avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Tara Energy plans
1
on Oncor
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Alton
Energy charge vs the wires.
Tara Energy's cheapest plan in Alton is 16.5¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Tara Energy's energy charge, plus the Oncor delivery charge — the cost of the poles and wires, set by the PUCT and identical on every plan from every provider on this grid.
Tara Energy energy
12.3¢
Oncor delivery
4.2¢
All-in
16.5¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $165 — including the ~$3.42 Oncor meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Alton is the energy charge. Tara Energy's best rate ranks #16 of 18 providers on the Oncor grid.
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Alton, Hidalgo County, sample ZIP 78573. Served by Oncor (outage line: 1-888-313-4747).
Switching in Alton
Same wires — new bill from Tara Energy.
Oncor owns the wires in Alton and processes the switch in 1-3 business days — no service interruption, no truck roll, no new equipment. Tara Energy files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.
Tara Energy in Alton — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Tara Energy serve Alton, TX?
Yes. Tara Energy offers 1 plan in Alton on the Oncor grid, starting at 16.5¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by Oncor.
What's the delivery charge in Alton?
Oncor charges about 4.2¢/kWh plus ~$3.42/month to deliver power in Alton. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from Tara Energy or any other provider — so the only number that actually differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Tara Energy rank on price in Alton?
Tara Energy's lowest Alton rate ranks #16 of 18 providers serving the Oncor grid. The cheapest plan overall in Alton is 7.1¢/kWh; Tara Energy's best is 16.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Tara Energy in Alton?
1 to 3 business days. Oncor keeps delivering power the whole time — no interruption, no new meter, no truck roll. Order before roughly 4–5 PM Central on a weekday and same-day switching is usually available.
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