Electricity plans in Gainesville
Compare 123+ plans by true cost from providers serving Gainesville. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated June 2026
Gainesville fast facts
- County
- Cooke County
- Population
- 16K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 76240
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
About Gainesville
What you're shopping for power in.
Gainesville is the Cooke County seat in far north Texas on I-35, near the Oklahoma border — a small historic city with a strong agricultural and trucking economy.
Climate & bill pattern
Continental climate.
Older mid-century housing dominates; winter electric heating is meaningful here.
Major employers
- ·Gainesville ISD
- ·North Central Texas College
- ·Wells Fargo (regional)
- ·Tyson Foods
Known neighborhoods
- ·Historic downtown
- ·Country Club Estates
- ·East Gainesville
Best in Gainesville
Best plans in Gainesville
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
Smart Choice - 12
SimpleSaver 13
Maxx Saver Value 8
SimpleSaver 12
SimpleSaver 8
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Providers
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See the lowest true-cost rate from each retail electricity provider serving Gainesville.
Local guide
About electricity in Gainesville
Gainesville is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 16K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 123+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electric providers serving the Oncor grid.
The average all-in rate in Gainesville is currently 14.9¢/kWh 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 Gainesville?
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Approximately 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans on the Oncor grid span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates available statewide start around 7.7¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Gainesville?
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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 Gainesville?
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Yes. Choose from 123+ 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 advertised rate at 2,000 kWh. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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Gainesville electricity plans
Plan types available, providers serving the city
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1–3 days, no service interruption
Best plans in Gainesville
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Cheap plans in Gainesville
Lowest available rates on Oncor
Fixed-rate plans in Gainesville
Locked rate for the contract term
Variable-rate plans in Gainesville
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