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Quinlan Electricity Rates

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Rates for Quinlan

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Quinlan, Texas is current as of June 2026. Quinlan is a city of 1,394 residents located in Hunt County, Texas. Quinlan's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutQuinlan

Population

1,394

County

Hunt

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

quinlantx.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Quinlan was founded in 1877 when the Texas and Pacific Railway came through the area, named after railroad official William Clarke Quinlan. The town grew rapidly as a railroad stop and agricultural center, becoming a vital shipping point for cotton and other crops from the fertile Blackland Prairie region of East Texas.

RECENT

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

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star and Grand Ole Opry member Hank Locklin was born near Quinlan in 1918 and spent his early years in the area. He went on to record numerous hit songs including 'Please Help Me, I'm Falling' and 'Send Me the Pillow You Dream On,' becoming one of country music's most recognizable voices of the 1950s and 1960s.

DID YOU KNOW

Quinlan sits on the shores of Lake Tawakoni, a 37,879-acre reservoir that was created in 1960 and is known as one of Texas's premier bass fishing destinations. The lake holds the state record for largemouth bass caught on a fly rod, weighing 13.56 pounds, and regularly produces trophy-sized fish that attract anglers from across the country.

CULTURAL

Every October, Quinlan hosts the annual Tawakoni Folk Festival, which celebrates the area's Native American heritage and the Caddo Indian village that once existed near the current lake. The festival features traditional crafts, storytelling, and demonstrations of ancient skills like flint knapping and pottery making, connecting modern residents to the land's pre-European history.

Quinlan 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 Quinlan, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Quinlan shop for their best electricity plan.

These official rates are the same prices you'll find calling the electricity providers or visiting them online.

Competing offers from many energy companies are outlined in a standardized layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden markups and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without spending hours calling different energy companies or navigating hundreds of online sites.

Energy in Quinlan is deregulated. As a resident, you can choose when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent energy companies compete for your business in Quinlan by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Quinlan, and hundreds of plans exist to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Quinlan

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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 Quinlan

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Knowing the amount of energy you will consume monthly is the best way to shop for power in Quinlan. Why is this so vital?

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

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

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will pay a "price per kWh" different than what you saw when you enrolled.

Thankfully, there's a better way to choose your energy plan.

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

Better still, if you have a year 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 perfect electricity rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in seconds.

We put you in the driver's seat, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers to guide you to the electricity plan that's best for your household's consumption.

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 assist you in ordering your plan with your selected power provider without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you should determine 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

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 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 shop for the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Quinlan: Setting up Electricity

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

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

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

It may take some effort to acquire usage for the past 12 months, 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 instantly 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 Quinlan

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so shopping for a lower price every year when your contract expires is essential.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you do not 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 companies.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your energy 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 take care of everything, including terminating service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Quinlan 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 energy providers. 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, check 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 want 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 last 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Quinlan Energy Companies

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Looking for a great electric company in Quinlan?

You can sign up for service with great electricity providers 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 Quinlan

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

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 around energy providers or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you tremendous time and effort.

We will instantly check the other plans for any 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 have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Quinlan Business Power Rates

If you own a business in Quinlan, you're not alone.

Quinlan 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

To manage your electricity bill, compare prices from competing energy companies.

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 once, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Quinlan 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 Quinlan, visit the or call them at .

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Quinlan, the City of Quinlan 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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Quinlan Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-356-2242

Website

114 E Main St, Quinlan, TX 75474

Water

City of Quinlan Water Department

903-356-2242

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Quinlan Sanitation Services

903-356-2242

Website

School District

Quinlan Independent School District

903-356-2251

Website

Public Library

903-356-3971

Website