Electricity plans in Temple
Compare 117+ plans by true cost from providers serving Temple. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Temple fast facts
- County
- Bell County
- Population
- 83K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 76501
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
Nearby cities on the same grid:
About Temple
What you're shopping for power in.
Temple is a Central Texas medical and rail city — home to Baylor Scott & White's flagship Temple campus and a major Union Pacific yard. Smaller than Killeen but with a stronger professional base.
Climate & bill pattern
Central Texas climate.
Mix of mid-century and newer subdivisions; bills are moderate by Texas standards.
Major employers
- ·Baylor Scott & White Health (HQ)
- ·McLane Company
- ·Wilsonart
- ·Temple ISD
Known neighborhoods
- ·Western Hills
- ·Westfield
- ·North Temple
- ·Belton Lake
Best in Temple
Best plans in Temple
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 Temple
Temple is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 83K, 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 Temple 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 Temple?
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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 Temple start around 7.0¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Temple?
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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 Temple?
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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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Temple electricity plans
Plan types available, providers serving the city
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1–3 days, no service interruption
Best plans in Temple
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Cheap plans in Temple
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Fixed-rate plans in Temple
Locked rate for the contract term
Variable-rate plans in Temple
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Best providers in Temple
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