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Tuleta Electricity Rates

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Rates for Tuleta

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Tuleta, Texas is current as of June 2026. Tuleta is a city of 294 residents located in Bee County, Texas. Tuleta's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutTuleta

Population

294

County

Bee

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

tuleta.org

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Tuleta was established in 1886 as a railroad town along the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, serving as a crucial shipping point for cattle and cotton from the surrounding ranches. The town's name comes from the Spanish word 'tuleta,' meaning 'little cattail,' referring to the marsh plants that grew abundantly in the nearby wetlands and creeks that attracted early settlers to the area.

RECENT

In 2020, Tuleta completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water treatment facility and replaced aging water lines throughout the community. This $2.3 million project, funded through state grants and federal assistance, ensures clean water delivery for the next 30 years and has attracted several new families to settle in this small South Texas community.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music songwriter and performer Gary P. Nunn, famous for writing 'London Homesick Blues' (the theme song for Austin City Limits), spent part of his childhood in the Tuleta area during the 1950s. His experiences in small-town South Texas heavily influenced his songwriting style, and he often referenced the rural landscapes and tight-knit communities of places like Tuleta in his music.

DID YOU KNOW

Tuleta holds the unusual distinction of being one of the few Texas towns where the original 1886 railroad depot building still serves as the city hall and community center. The restored wooden structure features the original telegraph equipment and ticket window, and local residents still gather there for monthly town meetings, making it a living piece of Texas railroad history that continues to function after 137 years.

CULTURAL

Every October, Tuleta hosts the annual 'Cattail Festival,' celebrating the town's namesake plant and agricultural heritage with a unique tradition where residents compete in cattail weaving contests and marsh plant identification games. The festival also features a 'Ghost Train' storytelling event where local elders share tales of the old railroad days, keeping alive the oral history of this small railroad community that has remained virtually unchanged for over a century.

Tuleta Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.4c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
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
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 household's energy provider in Tuleta.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Tuleta search for their lowest-rate energy plan.

These official rates are the same as contacting electricity companies or visiting them online.

Competing offers from several energy companies are presented in a powerful layout that simplifies evaluating alternatives.

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

Electricity in Tuleta is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

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

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

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

Average Electricity Rates in Tuleta

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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 13, 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 Tuleta

#1 rule: Usage is king!

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

The rate you see energy providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much energy you consume in a month.

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

Fortunately, there's a better way to shop for an electricity plan.

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

Better yet, 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 best way to determine the perfect electricity rate plan for your home.

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

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

We clarify the details, 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 signing up with your chosen energy company without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you must know your expected or historical usage before ordering the best energy 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.

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 shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Tuleta: Setting up Electricity

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

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. The tool can assess your home's projected electricity consumption by simply entering your zip code.

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 Tuleta

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

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

Before renewing your contract, shop the rates of competing electricity providers.

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 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 switch, your new energy provider will handle everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Tuleta 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 within 14 days of your contract expiration without an "early cancellation" 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.

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

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.

Tuleta Energy Companies

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

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

Click on your chosen company to sign up, learn more, or view current rates.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Tuleta

If you need to find an energy plan in Tuleta 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.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling energy companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will immediately check the different plans for 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 waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Tuleta Business Energy Plans

If you manage a business in Tuleta, you're not alone.

Tuleta is home to many small and large businesses and is a great town to run a company.

To lower your electricity bill, compare rates 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 enroll your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Tuleta 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 Tuleta, visit the or call them at .

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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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Tuleta Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

361-645-3391

Website

PO Box 158, Tuleta, TX 78162

Water

City of Tuleta Water Department

361-645-3391

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Tuleta Sanitation

361-645-3391

Website

School District

Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District

361-287-3651

Website

Public Library

361-358-3835

Website