Electricity plans in Huntsville
Compare 123+ plans by true cost from providers serving Huntsville. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated June 2026
Huntsville fast facts
- County
- Walker County
- Population
- 47K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 77340
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
About Huntsville
What you're shopping for power in.
Huntsville is the Walker County seat north of Houston — home to Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice headquarters (and several state prisons). College town overlapping with prison-system economy.
Climate & bill pattern
Inland piney woods humid subtropical climate.
Mix of student housing, mid-century homes, and 2,000-2,800 sq ft new builds; AC season runs May through October.
Major employers
- ·Sam Houston State University
- ·Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- ·Huntsville ISD
- ·Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Known neighborhoods
- ·Elkins Lake
- ·Pinecrest
- ·University area
Best in Huntsville
Best plans in Huntsville
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 Huntsville.
Local guide
About electricity in Huntsville
Huntsville is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 47K, 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
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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 Huntsville?
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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 Huntsville?
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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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Huntsville electricity plans
Plan types available, providers serving the city
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1–3 days, no service interruption
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Fixed-rate plans in Huntsville
Locked rate for the contract term
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