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Oak Grove Electricity Rates

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Rates for Oak Grove

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Oak Grove, Texas is current as of June 2026. Oak Grove is a city of 6,833 residents located in Kaufman County, Texas. Oak Grove's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutOak Grove

Population

6,833

County

Kaufman

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

oakgrovetx.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Oak Grove was established in the 1870s as a farming community along the Texas and Pacific Railway line in eastern Kaufman County. The town got its name from the abundant oak trees that covered the area, and early settlers built their homes and businesses around a natural grove that served as the community's gathering place during the frontier era.

RECENT

In 2020, Oak Grove completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Pecan Street and added new sidewalks, street lighting, and landscaping. The project has attracted new small businesses and restaurants to the area, helping to preserve the town's small-town character while encouraging economic growth.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Oak Grove was the childhood home of country music songwriter Red Lane, who wrote numerous hit songs for Merle Haggard including 'The Emptiest Arms in the World' and 'Things Aren't Funny Anymore.' Lane grew up on a farm outside Oak Grove in the 1940s and often credited his rural East Texas upbringing for inspiring his authentic country music style.

DID YOU KNOW

Oak Grove is home to one of the last remaining original Texas and Pacific Railway depots in East Texas, built in 1881 and still standing on Railroad Street. The depot served as a crucial stop for cotton shipments during the early 1900s and now houses a small museum displaying artifacts from the town's railroad heritage, including the original telegraph equipment used to coordinate train schedules.

CULTURAL

Every October, Oak Grove hosts the annual Pecan Festival, celebrating the town's heritage as a major pecan-producing area in Kaufman County. The festival features pecan pie contests, live music, and tours of local pecan orchards, some of which have been family-owned for over 100 years and still use traditional harvesting methods passed down through generations.

Oak Grove 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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As a resident or business owner within Oak Grove, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Oak Grove in shopping for their lowest-rate energy plan.

These official rates are identical to those you'll find contacting the electricity companies or visiting their websites.

Plans from many different energy providers are shown in a simple layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing " apples-to-apples " plans without consuming hours calling different energy companies or sorting through hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Oak Grove is deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

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

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

As many as 60-100 retail electricity providers compete for your business in Oak Grove, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Oak Grove

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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 Oak Grove

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Discovering how much energy you will consume in a month is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Oak Grove. Why does this matter?

The rate you see power companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much electricity you consume in the month.

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

Fortunately, there's a better way to shop for an energy company.

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

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your household, 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 best way to find the ideal electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take hours on a spreadsheet is solved in a few seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans, and guide you step-by-step to the electricity rate 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 assist you in ordering your plan with your selected energy provider without ever having to leave our service.

The takeaway here is you must know your expected or historical usage before selecting the right energy 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

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average 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 electricity provider at a specific usage that isn't what you'll consume.

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

Moving to Oak Grove: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Oak Grove, 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.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it's time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Oak Grove

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

Your existing energy company will normally raise your energy rate once your contract 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, shop the rates of competing energy providers.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don't have to call your current provider 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 energy provider will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous company.

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

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

You can choose any date up to 14 days before your contract ends 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.

And even if you're well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching providers may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

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 best 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.

Oak Grove Energy Companies

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Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Oak Grove?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Oak Grove

If you need to find an energy plan in Oak Grove that requires no deposit, we can help.

If you are charged a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling energy providers to determine if a deposit is needed.

We will instantly check the different plans for deposit obligations, so you can get your lights 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.

Oak Grove Business Electricity Plans

If you run a business in Oak Grove, you'll find several other businesses also call Oak Grove home.

Oak Grove has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized 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 rates from competing providers to manage your energy costs.

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

You submit your information on Compare Power, and the companies will present their bids. You pick the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove, visit the or call them at .

Gas

For gas service in Oak Grove, call or visit Oak Grove's official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Oak Grove, the City of Oak Grove 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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Oak Grove Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-225-3731

Website

144 W Pecan St, Oak Grove, TX 75142

Water

City of Oak Grove Water Department

972-225-3731

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Oak Grove Sanitation Services

972-225-3731

Website

School District

Kaufman Independent School District

972-932-9060

Website

Public Library

972-225-3731

Website