Electricity plans in Elgin
Compare 117+ plans by true cost from providers serving Elgin. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Elgin fast facts
- County
- Bastrop County
- Population
- 12K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 78621
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
About Elgin
What you're shopping for power in.
Elgin is a Bastrop County city east of Austin, historically a railroad and ranching town and self-styled as the 'Sausage Capital of Texas' (Southside Market traces to 1882). Recent growth is heavy — the Austin metro's eastern push has filled in the highway 290 corridor.
Climate & bill pattern
Central Texas Hill-Country-edge climate: hot summers with dry air, mild winters, occasional severe-thunderstorm exposure.
Rapid new-home construction (post-2015, 2,000-2,800 sq ft) dominates the growth edge; older bungalows persist in the historic core.
Major employers
- ·Elgin ISD
- ·Southside Market & Barbeque (legacy employer)
- ·Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse
- ·Bastrop County government
- ·Austin Community College (proximate)
Known neighborhoods
- ·Old Town Elgin
- ·Veterans Hill
- ·Brookhaven
- ·Whispering Hollow
Best in Elgin
Best plans in Elgin
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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Local guide
About electricity in Elgin
Elgin is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 12K, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin?
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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 Elgin start around 7.0¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Elgin?
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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 Elgin?
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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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