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Sonora Electricity Rates

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Rates for Sonora

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Sonora, Texas is current as of June 2026. Sonora is a city of 2,898 residents located in Sutton County, Texas. Sonora's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutSonora

Population

2,898

County

Sutton

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

cityofsonora.org

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Sonora was founded in 1889 and named after Sonora Allison, the daughter of a railroad surveyor who helped establish the town's location along the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway. The town quickly became a vital shipping point for wool and mohair from the surrounding ranches, earning it the nickname 'Wool Capital of the World' during the early 20th century when it was one of the largest wool markets in the United States.

RECENT

In 2019, Sonora completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Main Street and created the Sonora Historic Square. The project included new sidewalks, period lighting, and landscaping that has attracted new businesses and helped preserve the town's authentic Old West character while boosting tourism and local commerce.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend George Strait spent part of his childhood on a ranch near Sonora and has maintained strong ties to the area throughout his career. The 'King of Country Music' often references his West Texas ranching roots in interviews and songs, and his family continues to operate cattle ranches in the Sonora area, making him a beloved local figure.

DID YOU KNOW

Sonora is home to the Caverns of Sonora, discovered in 1955 and considered by many geologists to be among the most beautiful cave formations in the world. The caverns contain rare crystalline formations called 'cave flowers' and 'soda straws' that are so delicate and pristine that National Geographic called them 'the most beautiful caverns in the world,' with some formations taking over 100,000 years to develop.

CULTURAL

Every August, Sonora hosts the annual Sutton County Days celebration, which features the unique 'Outlaw Pro Rodeo' where contestants compete in traditional events while dressed as Old West outlaws and lawmen. The festival also includes the famous 'World Championship Goat Roping' competition, reflecting the area's rich ranching heritage and its status as one of the top mohair-producing regions in the world, with local ranches raising prize-winning Angora goats.

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Sonora search 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 plans from several different electricity companies are displayed in a standardized grid, making comparing your options simple and fast.

This assures Texas energy customers avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without wasting hours making phone calls or sorting through dozens of online sites.

Electricity in Sonora has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you insight and command over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of the state, the city of Sonora included, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many excellent energy companies compete for your business in Sonora by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and lower costs on your energy bill.

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

Average Electricity Rates in Sonora

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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 Sonora

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining the amount of energy you will use monthly is the best way to find a deal on electricity in Sonora. Why should you care?

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

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

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will pay a "price per kWh" different than what you observed when enrolled.

Fortunately, there's a better way to select your electricity company.

Calculating your total monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing plans by total monthly cost is the best way to shop for the best rate for your home.

Better yet, 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 absolute best way to discover your home's ideal electricity rate plan.

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

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

We clarify the fine print, 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 chosen energy provider without ever having to leave our website.

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before picking the best energy plan for your home.

If you don't know your usage, estimate

If you recently purchased a home or business, or you cannot obtain 12 months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy you will use 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 electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Sonora: Setting up Electricity

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

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when it's time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Sonora

Switching is good. Market conditions constantly change, so you must shop for a lower rate each year when your contract expires.

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

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing energy providers.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your energy 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 decide to switch, your new energy provider will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Sonora 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 providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an "early cancellation" fee. 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.

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

Sonora Energy Companies

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Looking for a great electric company in Sonora?

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

Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Sonora

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

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 clicking around and calling electricity companies to determine if a deposit is needed.

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

Sonora Business Energy Plans

If you manage a company in Sonora, you'll discover several other companies also call Sonora home.

Sonora is home to many small and large businesses and is a thriving town to run a company.

You need to shop for prices from competing providers to lower energy costs.

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 pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Sonora 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 Sonora, visit the or call them at .

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the AEP North 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

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Sonora

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Sonora

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If your city is not on the list, use the zip code finder for a rate lower than what you currently pay in your city.

Sonora Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

325-387-2558

Website

201 E Main St, Sonora, TX 76950

Water

City of Sonora Water Department

325-387-2558

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Sonora Solid Waste Services

325-387-2558

Website

School District

Sonora Independent School District

325-387-6940

Website

Public Library

325-387-2111

Website