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Pawnee Electricity Rates

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Rates for Pawnee

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Pawnee, Texas is current as of June 2026. Pawnee is a city of 162 residents located in Bee County, Texas. Pawnee's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutPawnee

Population

162

County

Bee

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

cityofpawneetx.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Pawnee was established in 1886 as a railroad town along the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, serving as a crucial shipping point for cattle ranchers in Bee County. The town was named after the Pawnee Native American tribe, though no Pawnee people ever lived in the area, reflecting the common 19th-century practice of using romanticized Native American names for new settlements.

RECENT

In 2020, Pawnee completed a major infrastructure upgrade that brought high-speed fiber internet to all residents and businesses in the tiny community. This $2.3 million project, funded through federal rural development grants, transformed the town into one of the most connected small communities in South Texas, attracting remote workers and small tech businesses.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter Red Lane, who penned hits for Merle Haggard including 'The Fugitive' and 'If We Make It Through December,' was born and raised in Pawnee in the 1930s. Lane's childhood experiences in this small farming community heavily influenced his songwriting style, and he often credited the town's rural atmosphere for teaching him the storytelling skills that made him a Nashville legend.

DID YOU KNOW

Despite having only 162 residents, Pawnee operates one of the oldest continuously running general stores in Texas, established in 1887 and still serving the community today. The store has been owned by only three families in its 136-year history and still uses the original hand-cranked cash register from the 1890s, making it a living museum of frontier commerce.

CULTURAL

Pawnee holds an annual 'Smallest Town Festival' every October that draws visitors from across Texas to celebrate small-town life with a chili cook-off, live music, and storytelling contests. The festival was started in 1995 as a way to preserve the town's heritage and has become so popular that the population temporarily swells to over 2,000 people for the weekend, making it one of the most successful small-town festivals in South Texas.

Pawnee 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 energy company in Pawnee.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Pawnee in searching for their best energy plan.

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Competing plans from many different energy providers are shown in a convenient grid, making evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without wasting hours and hours making phone calls or navigating dozens of different websites.

Energy in Pawnee has been deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Pawnee included, which introduced competition.

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Pawnee by offering low prices, making it a great time to shop, switch, and lower costs on your electricity bill.

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

Average Electricity Rates in Pawnee

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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 Pawnee

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Knowing how much energy you will consume month-to-month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Pawnee. Why does this matter?

The "price per kWh" you see electricity providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you consume each month.

Unless you use precisely the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying a "price per kWh" different than the one you saw advertised when you enrolled.

Fortunately, there's a better way to select your power rate.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing rates with the total monthly bill is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for your home.

Better still, 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 best way to discover the right energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in a few moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and guiding you step-by-step to the energy rate plan that's best for your household's usage.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing the various charges, 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 power company without ever having to leave our website.

The bottom line is you must understand your expected or historical usage before picking the best 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.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

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

Moving to Pawnee: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Pawnee, 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: If you cannot obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage using our "Help Me Choose" tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool can assess your home's projected electricity consumption.

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 length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Pawnee

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so it is important to shop for a lower price each year when your contract is about to expire.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, 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 electricity 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 company to cancel (no "break-up call")
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

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

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Pawnee 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 pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract's end date 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 understanding your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

You will want to gather your historical usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Pawnee Energy Companies

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Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Pawnee?

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 Pawnee

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

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

Instead of calling a bunch of electric companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you tremendous time and effort.

We will review the other plans for any deposit requirements immediately 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.

Pawnee Business Power Rates

If you run a business in Pawnee, many other businesses have also established themselves here.

Pawnee 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 energy companies to lower your energy bill.

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 companies will present their bids. You choose the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Pawnee 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 Pawnee, visit the or call them at .

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the AEP Central 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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Pawnee Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

361-780-2274

Website

101 Main St, Pawnee, TX 78145

Water

City of Pawnee Water Department

361-780-2274

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Pawnee Sanitation

361-780-2274

Website

School District

Pawnee Independent School District

361-780-2251

Website

Public Library

361-780-2274

Website