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Premont Electricity Rates

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Rates for Premont

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Premont, Texas is current as of June 2026. Premont is a city of 2,653 residents located in Jim Wells County, Texas. Premont's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutPremont

Population

2,653

County

Jim Wells

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

premonttx.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Premont was founded in 1909 as a railroad town along the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway. The town was named after French financier Count Henri de Premont, who invested heavily in the railroad development that brought prosperity to this remote area of South Texas during the early oil boom era.

RECENT

In 2018, Premont made national headlines when its school district became one of the first in Texas to implement a four-day school week to combat teacher shortages and budget constraints. The innovative approach has since been studied by education officials across the state as a potential solution for rural school districts facing similar challenges.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Premont is the hometown of Eva Longoria, the internationally famous actress known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on 'Desperate Housewives' and her work as a producer and director. Longoria has frequently spoken about her humble beginnings in this small South Texas town and has returned to support local community initiatives and education programs.

DID YOU KNOW

Premont once made headlines for completely eliminating its high school sports programs in 2012 to focus resources on academics, becoming the first Texas town to voluntarily give up Friday night football. The controversial decision lasted two years and sparked a statewide debate about educational priorities, with the story being featured in national media outlets including ESPN and The New York Times.

CULTURAL

Premont celebrates its unique blend of Tejano culture with an annual Cowboy Days festival that combines traditional rodeo events with conjunto music and authentic South Texas barbacoa. The town is also known for its historic downtown murals that tell the story of the region's ranching heritage and the cultural contributions of Mexican-American families who have called this area home for generations.

Premont 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 Premont.

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

These official rates are the identical rates you'll find calling the energy companies or visiting them online.

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

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without wasting hours and hours calling different energy companies or clicking around on dozens of websites.

Energy in Premont has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of energy in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of the state, the city of Premont included, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many excellent energy providers compete for your business in Premont by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save costs on your power bill.

As many as 60-100 providers compete for your account in Premont, with hundreds of plans.

Average Electricity Rates in Premont

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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 Premont

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Knowing the amount of energy you will consume each month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Premont. Why should you care?

The "price per kWh" you see electricity providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly statement is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much energy you use 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 ordered.

Thankfully, there's a better way to select your power provider.

Calculating your expected 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 household.

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 find the perfect energy plan for your home.

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

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

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

We then help you order your plan with your chosen power provider without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should know your expected or historical usage before choosing 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

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 monthly energy usage.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly picking the first plan you see advertised by an electricity 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 Premont: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Premont, 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 return to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Premont

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

Your existing energy company will normally raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you do not take action, you'll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly more 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 companies.

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 provider 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 energy company will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Premont 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 electricity companies. 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" fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you're still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most companies 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 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.

Premont Energy Companies

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

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers 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 Premont

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

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

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

We will immediately check the different plans for any deposit requirements 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.

Premont Business Energy Rates

If you own a company in Premont, you'll find other organizations also call Premont home.

Premont has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The town 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 companies to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information once, 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.

Premont 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 Premont, visit the or call them at .

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Premont, the City of Premont 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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Premont Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

361-348-3531

Website

301 E 3rd St, Premont, TX 78375

Water

City of Premont Water Department

361-348-3531

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Premont Sanitation Department

361-348-3531

Website

School District

Premont Independent School District

361-348-3505

Website

Public Library

361-348-3531

Website