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Melissa Electricity Rates

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Rates for Melissa

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Melissa, Texas is current as of June 2026. Melissa is a city of 13,500 residents located in Collin County, Texas. Melissa's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutMelissa

Population

13,500

County

Collin

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

cityofmelissa.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Melissa was founded in 1872 when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad came through the area, and the town was named after Melissa Huntington, the daughter of railroad president Collis P. Huntington. The small farming community remained largely agricultural for over a century, with cotton and corn as the primary crops that sustained the local economy.

RECENT

Between 2010 and 2020, Melissa experienced explosive growth of over 300%, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas as Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex expansion reached the area. The city has invested heavily in new infrastructure and municipal facilities to accommodate this rapid population boom, including a new city hall and expanded emergency services.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has performed at several Melissa community events and has family connections to the area. The city has also been home to several professional athletes, including former Dallas Cowboys players who chose the small-town atmosphere while remaining close to the metroplex.

DID YOU KNOW

Melissa is home to one of the last remaining original cotton gins in North Texas, which operated continuously from 1890 until 1995 and is now preserved as a historical landmark. The gin processed cotton from farms across three counties and was so vital to the regional economy that the railroad built a special siding just to handle the cotton shipments during harvest season.

CULTURAL

Every October, Melissa hosts the annual Cotton Patch Festival, celebrating its agricultural heritage with live music, local crafts, and traditional Texas barbecue. The festival features antique tractor displays, cotton picking demonstrations, and a parade down the historic main street that draws visitors from across North Texas to experience authentic small-town charm.

Melissa Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.4c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 6 Credits7.6c per kWh6 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Gexa EnergyGexa EnergyGexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 14 Credits7.7c per kWh14 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.8c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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You have the power to choose your home's electric company in Melissa.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Melissa search for their best energy plan.

These official rates are the same as contacting electricity companies or visiting them online.

Offers from many different energy companies are shown in a standardized layout, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This assures Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without spending hours making phone calls or navigating hundreds of websites.

Energy in Melissa has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and command over your energy bills.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, including the city of Melissa, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many excellent retail electricity providers compete for your business in Melissa by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save costs on your power statement.

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Melissa, and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Melissa

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The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 15.7¢, 13% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Electricity Rates - National Average (3 Year Trend)

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Residential: 17.97c/kWh
Commercial: 14.53c/kWh
Industrial: 11.61c/kWh

Residential YoY

+7.6%

Commercial YoY

+7.5%

Industrial YoY

+12.1%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Data through January 2026 · Up to date as of June 7, 2026

EIA data is typically published 2-3 months after the reporting period. Recent months may not yet be available.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Melissa

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of energy you will consume in a month is the best way to find a deal on energy in Melissa. Why should you care?

The "price per kWh" you see power companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you use in a month.

Unless you use exactly the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying an effective "price per kWh" different than what you observed when you ordered.

Thankfully, there's a better way to pick your energy provider.

Calculating your total monthly bill based on anticipated monthly usage, then comparing plans by total monthly cost is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for your home.

Even better, if you have 12 months of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the ideal way to determine the perfect energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now solved in a few seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers and navigating you step-by-step to the energy plan that's best for your home's usage.

We clarify the details, disclosing all fees, so you'll know precisely where your money is going and what to expect on your monthly bill.

We then help you enroll with your selected power company without ever leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before picking the right electricity plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don't know your usage, estimate

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate your average energy in any given month.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly choosing the first plan you see advertised by an energy company at a specific usage that isn't what you'll consume.

Use Compare Power to find the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Melissa: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Melissa, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home's usage pattern.

Note: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can't obtain a usage history. Utilize our "Help Me Choose" tool when you enter your zip code below, and we'll help you evaluate your home's usage.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power you will receive automated reminders when it's time to renew your existing plan or switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Melissa

Switching is good. Market conditions are always in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing electricity provider will normally raise your energy rate once your term expires. If you fail to act, you'll be left on a month-to-month rate significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing electricity providers.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your electricity bill.

Switching is easy:

  • You don't have to contact your current company to cancel (no "break-up call")
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new electricity company will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Melissa is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver power to your home do not change when you switch energy providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an "early termination" penalty. That's Texas Law.

If you're still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most providers up to 6o days in advance.

The amount saved each month by switching to a different electricity company may outweigh the one-time fee to get out of your contract early.

If you're ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest rate.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Melissa Energy Companies

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Are you looking for a great electric company in Melissa?

You can sign up for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Melissa

Need to find an energy plan in Melissa that doesn't require a deposit?

If your first choice of plans charges a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

Instead of calling all sorts of power companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you a ton of time and effort.

We will instantly check the other plans for deposit obligations, so you can get your power on and return to your day.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Melissa Business Power Rates

If you own a company in Melissa, many other companies also call Melissa home.

Melissa has become a thriving place for many small to midsized companies. The city is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You need to shop for prices from competing providers to lower your electricity costs.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You enroll your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Melissa Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit .

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Melissa, visit the or call them at .

Gas

Call or visit Melissa's official city website for gas service in Melissa to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Melissa, the City of Melissa usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the Oncor Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

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Melissa Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-837-2581

Website

3411 Barker Ave, Melissa, TX 75454

Water

City of Melissa Water Department

972-837-2581

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Republic Services

972-446-2030

Website

School District

Melissa Independent School District

972-837-2411

Website

Public Library

972-205-2502

Website