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Saint Jo Electricity Rates

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Rates for Saint Jo

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Saint Jo, Texas is current as of June 2026. Saint Jo is a city of 1,043 residents located in Montague County, Texas. Saint Jo's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutSaint Jo

Population

1,043

County

Montague

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

saintjotx.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Saint Jo was founded in 1873 and named after Joseph Howell, a local store owner who became the town's first postmaster. The town grew rapidly as a cattle shipping point on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, serving as a crucial stop for cowboys driving herds north on the Chisholm Trail during the height of the cattle boom in the 1870s and 1880s.

RECENT

In 2019, Saint Jo completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along California Street, the town's main thoroughfare. The project included new sidewalks, period-appropriate street lighting, and facade improvements that have attracted new businesses and helped preserve the town's Old West character for future generations.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Saint Jo was the childhood home of Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on the legendary TV western 'Bonanza' from 1959 to 1972. Blocker was born in nearby Bowie but spent much of his youth in Saint Jo, where his imposing 6'4" frame and gentle personality made him a local favorite before he became one of television's most beloved cowboys.

DID YOU KNOW

Saint Jo is home to one of the last remaining original Chisholm Trail markers in Texas, a granite monument that sits in the town square marking the exact route where millions of cattle passed through on their way to Kansas railheads. The town also maintains a small museum in a restored 1800s building that houses authentic cowboy artifacts, including spurs, saddles, and branding irons used by actual trail drivers who stopped in Saint Jo.

CULTURAL

Every August, Saint Jo hosts the annual 'Ride the Chisholm Trail' festival, where visitors can experience authentic cowboy life through cattle drives, chuck wagon cooking demonstrations, and period-correct camping. Local ranchers and history enthusiasts dress in 1870s attire and guide visitors along the same routes used by legendary trail bosses, making it one of the most authentic Old West experiences still available in Texas.

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Saint Jo in searching for their best electricity plan.

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

Competing offers from many electricity providers are displayed in a powerful format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without spending hours of time calling different energy providers or sorting through dozens of different websites.

Energy in Saint Jo is deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent power companies compete for your business in Saint Jo by offering low-rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Saint Jo, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Saint Jo

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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 Saint Jo

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use month-to-month is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Saint Jo. Why is this so vital?

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

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much energy you use each month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying a "price per kWh" different than the one you saw advertised when you signed up.

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

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

Even better, if you have 12 months 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 ideal way to find the right energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is now solved in a few moments.

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

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

We then assist you in enrolling with your selected energy provider without ever having to leave our service.

The takeaway is that you should know your expected or historical usage before selecting the right electricity plan for your home.

If you don't know your usage, estimate

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months 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 energy company 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 Saint Jo: Setting up Electricity

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

Ask the previous home-owner 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: If you can't obtain a usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. 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 its time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Saint Jo

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

Your existing energy company will typically raise your electricity rate once your term 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.

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 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 make the switch, your new electricity provider will take care of everything for you including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Saint Jo 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 providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick 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 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 truly best 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.

Saint Jo Energy Companies

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Looking for a great electric company in Saint Jo?

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

Click on the provider of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Saint Jo

Need to find an energy plan in Saint Jo 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 a bunch of power companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you a lot of time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular activities stress-free.

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.

Saint Jo Business Electricity Plans

If you manage a company in Saint Jo, you'll find many other businesses also call Saint Jo home.

Saint Jo 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.

You need to shop rates from competing providers to manage your electricity 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 on Compare Power, 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.

Saint Jo 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 Saint Jo, visit the or call them at .

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Saint Jo, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Saint Jo.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the Texas-New Mexico (TNMP) 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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Saint Jo Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

940-995-2646

Website

127 Boggess St, Saint Jo, TX 76265

Water

City of Saint Jo Water Department

940-995-2646

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Saint Jo Sanitation Department

940-995-2646

Website

School District

Saint Jo Independent School District

940-995-2922

Website

Public Library

940-995-2646

Website