Electricity plans in Lumberton
Lumberton is served by Entergy Texas — a regulated investor-owned utility. There is no competitive retail market here, so we don't list third-party provider plans.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Lumberton fast facts
- County
- Hardin County
- Population
- 13K
- TDU
- Entergy Texas
- Sample ZIP
- 77657
About Lumberton
What you're shopping for power in.
Lumberton is a Hardin County city of about 13,000 north of Beaumont — a residential community grown from a small timber town into a Beaumont-adjacent bedroom city. The pine forest character of the area persists in the surrounding county.
Climate & bill pattern
Hot humid East Texas climate — heavier rainfall than DFW or Hill Country, long AC season.
Mix of 1980s-2000s homes (1,600-2,200 sq ft) in subdivision pockets surrounded by larger lots. Tree shading helps moderate summer AC load relative to open-prairie suburbs.
Major employers
- ·ExxonMobil Beaumont (commuter base)
- ·Motiva (commuter base)
- ·Lumberton ISD
- ·Christus Health Southeast Texas
- ·Sam Rayburn Reservoir region
Known neighborhoods
- ·Lumberton Main
- ·Pine Forest area
- ·Village Creek corridor
- ·Indian Springs
Heads up
No competitive provider plans in Lumberton
Lumberton is served by Entergy Texas, a regulated investor-owned utility — not by the deregulated retail market that powers most of Texas. That means you can't shop for a competitive electricity provider here. Rates are set by Entergy Texas through public tariff filings, not by a contract you sign with a private provider.
If you've moved here from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or any deregulated Texas city, your old provider doesn't follow you. Entergy Texas will be your one-and-only provider for as long as you're at this address.
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About electricity in Lumberton
Lumberton is served by Entergy Texas, a regulated investor-owned utility serving a population of 13K. Unlike most of Texas, the Lumberton area is not part of the deregulated retail electricity market — there are no competitive providers to choose from.
The average rate is currently 12.1¢/kWh, set by Entergy Texas's tariff filing. If your bill goes up, that's not a contract issue you can fix by switching — it's a rate change that affects every Entergy Texas customer at once.
If you have questions about your bill, payment plans, or service, contact Entergy Texas directly.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I shop for an electricity provider in Lumberton?
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No. Lumberton is served by Entergy Texas, a regulated investor-owned utility. Texas's competitive retail market doesn't extend to Entergy Texas's service territory — there is one rate, set by the utility.
What is the average electricity rate in Lumberton?
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Approximately 12.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, set by Entergy Texas. Rates change by tariff filing, not by shopping.
Who is the TDU for Lumberton?
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Entergy Texas owns the wires, generates or buys the power, and bills you directly. There's no separate TDU charge like in deregulated Texas.
What if I move to a deregulated area?
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If you move to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere on Oncor / CenterPoint / AEP / TNMP, you can shop 126+ competitive plans. Use our city pages to compare.
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