Electricity plans in Big Spring
Compare 117+ plans by true cost from providers serving Big Spring. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Big Spring fast facts
- County
- Howard County
- Population
- 27K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 79720
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
About Big Spring
What you're shopping for power in.
Big Spring is the Howard County seat in the Permian Basin north of Midland — historically an oil and railroad town, now diversifying with prison-system jobs and Western Container manufacturing.
Climate & bill pattern
Semi-arid West Texas climate — hot dry summers, cold dry winters.
Older 1,400-1,800 sq ft housing dominates; dry climate keeps AC bills moderate, but winter electric heating loads matter.
Major employers
- ·Western Container Corporation
- ·Big Spring State Hospital
- ·Big Spring ISD
- ·Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring
Known neighborhoods
- ·Highland
- ·College Park
- ·Coronado Hills
Best in Big Spring
Best plans in Big Spring
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 12
Bill Bonus 24
Bill Bonus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 12
Providers
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See the lowest true-cost rate from each retail electricity provider serving Big Spring.
Local guide
About electricity in Big Spring
Big Spring is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 27K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 117+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the Oncor grid.
The live plans we list in Big Spring average 15.2¢/kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.
Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Big Spring?
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The live plans we list on the Oncor grid average 15.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Big Spring start around 7.0¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Big Spring?
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Oncor maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.
Can I switch providers in Big Spring?
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Yes. Choose from 117+ plans available on the Oncor grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
How are the rankings calculated?
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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the flat 1,000 kWh advertised rate. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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Big Spring electricity plans
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Cheap plans in Big Spring
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Fixed-rate plans in Big Spring
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Best providers in Big Spring
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