Santa Maria, TX · Rates
Electricity rates in Santa Maria.
123 plans serve Santa Maria on the Oncor grid, averaging 15.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. The lowest competitive rate available in Texas right now starts around 7.1¢ — shop the spread below to land well under the average.
Rate distribution
How 123 Santa Maria plans stack up by rate.
Where every plan on the Oncor grid lands across the 7.1–23.6¢ range. Most plans cluster in the middle — the cheapest 20% is what matters.
Cheapest 5
The five lowest rates in Santa Maria right now.
| # | Provider & plan | Rate | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Smart Choice - 12 Just Energy · 3.6/5 | 7.1¢ / kWh | 8.6 | View deal |
| 2 |  SimpleSaver 11 APGE · 4.4/5 | 7.3¢ / kWh | 9.4 | View deal |
| 3 | SimpleSaver 12 APGE · 4.4/5 | 7.4¢ / kWh | 9.4 | View deal |
| 4 |  The Lone Saver Plus 12 Energy Texas · 4.7/5 | 7.5¢ / kWh | 9.7 | View deal |
| 5 |  Rhythm Max Saver 12 Rhythm Energy · 4.3/5 | 7.5¢ / kWh | 9.3 | View deal |
By usage tier
Bill swings by your home's usage.
Most plans publish a "marketing rate" at 1,000 kWh. Your real rate depends on your home's actual usage — bill credits, base charges, and minimum-usage fees can shift effective rates by 1–3¢/kWh.
| Usage | Bill on lowest plan | Bill on average plan |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh / mo (apartment) | $100 | $87 |
| 1,000 kWh / mo (typical home) | $71 | $164 |
| 2,000 kWh / mo (large home) | $263 | $319 |
Why rates vary
Four reasons Santa Maria rates aren't apples-to-apples.
- •TDU delivery charges — Oncor sets a fixed delivery rate (~3–5¢/kWh) the same regardless of which retail provider you pick. The rate you see on plan cards is energy + TDU bundled.
- •Bill credits — many plans give you a $50–$100 monthly credit if your usage hits a specific kWh threshold (often 1,000 or 2,000 kWh). Use less, the credit doesn't apply, and your effective rate jumps.
- •Minimum usage fees — some plans charge $5–$10 if you use under 1,000 kWh in a month. Apartment dwellers should specifically check the EFL.
- •Term length — 24–36 month plans typically beat 12-month rates by 0.5–1.5¢/kWh, but lock you in.
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