ELECTRICITY RATES IN TEMPLE
Temple Electricity Rates and Plans
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ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN TEMPLE
Temple Electricity Guide
Temple electricity prices have increased by 0.1¢ over the past 7 days, moving from an average of 15.15¢ to 15.26¢ per kWh for an average 1,000 kWh home. That’s roughly $1 more per month. Available rates currently range from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh across 115 plans, a wide spread driven by term length and plan type. We’ll keep tracking where the market heads next.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Temple
Track how electricity rates have changed over the past week.
Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the Oncor Electric Delivery utility region, which Temple is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN TEMPLE
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Temple
Temple residents live in a deregulated electricity market, which means you choose your retail electricity provider while the local utility still delivers power and handles outages. Currently 115 plans are available, with rates from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh and an average of 15.26¢. The mix includes 109 fixed-rate plans, 113 renewable options (22 of them 100% green), 4 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid plans. Green plans average 15.24¢, roughly matching the market. Because 65% of Temple homes are single-family houses using about 1,225 kWh per month, most residents should compare plans at that usage tier.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 24, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN TEMPLE
APGE
SimpleSaver 9
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
APGE
SimpleSaver 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
100%
4.7
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
3%
4.9
COMPARE ELECTRICITY PLANS
Compare electricity plans in Temple
Based on 76501 ZIP code. 115 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:33 AM CDT on October 24, 2026.
| Provider | Plan Details | Term | Monthly Bill | Rate per kWh | Action |
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SimpleSaver 9 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 9 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
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SimpleSaver 12 5%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$73.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
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|
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Frontier Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$73.93
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$73.93
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 100%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$73.93
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Maxx Saver Value 12 3%
4.9
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$74.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Maxx Saver Value 8 3%
4.9
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Fixed Rate 8 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$75.38
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Bill Credit Bundle 12 20%
3.6
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$76.03
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Bill Bonus 12 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$76.03
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.6¢
Price per kWh |
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SimpleSaver 24 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$77.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Power Plus – 12 26%
4.6
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$84.73
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
8.5¢
Price per kWh |
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Bill Credit Bundle 24 20%
3.6
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$85.03
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
8.5¢
Price per kWh |
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN TEMPLE
Find the right plan for your home
Single-family homes make up about 65% of Temple's housing stock, with an estimated usage of roughly 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE SimpleSaver 9 at 9.4¢/kWh (about $115 per month) is the lowest-cost option among the plans we track for that usage level. Small apartment buildings with 2-9 units, which account for around 15% of local housing, typically use about 583 kWh per month, and at that tier APGE Rent Simple Saver 9 at 11.7¢/kWh (about $68 per month) is the lowest-cost option we track. Actual bills will vary with household size, climate control habits, and plan terms, so residents should compare based on their own usage.
Single-family homes
65% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
15% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
15% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Temple, TX (35,228 total housing units). Energy estimates based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), West South Central region.
TYPES OF ENERGY PLANS
Electricity plan types available in Temple
Fixed-rate plans
109 of 115 Temple plans are fixed-rate, with prices locked for the contract term. The lowest offer is 7.2¢/kWh and the average is 15.15¢/kWh. Predictable rates help households budget for high summer air conditioning bills.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate or month-to-month plans are currently offered in Temple, so the average for this category is 0¢/kWh by default. Customers who want flexibility to change providers without a contract term should check other plan types.
Renewable energy
113 of 115 Temple plans are renewable, and 22 are 100% green. Renewable plans average 15.24¢/kWh, with a green premium of -0.02¢ relative to the market average. Pricing is close to conventional plans.
Prepaid plans
2 prepaid plans in Temple average 19.68¢/kWh, above the 15.15¢/kWh fixed-rate average. Prepaid plans require payment before usage, so account balances must be monitored to avoid service interruption during hot months.
Time-of-use plans
4 time-of-use plans in Temple average 15.96¢/kWh. These plans set different rates by time of day, with higher prices during peak afternoon and evening hours. Shifting laundry or dishwashing to off-peak hours can reduce costs.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans set certain hours at zero cost. Temple households running dryers or dishwashers on those hours may see lower bills, while weekday afternoon rates still apply during summer cooling demand.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Temple.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
Report an Outage
Call 1-888-313-4747. Text “OUT” to 66267. Report online.
TDU Delivery Charges
$4.06/month base charge + 6.8673¢/kWh delivery rate. These charges from Oncor Electric Delivery are included in every electricity plan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Temple
As of Oct 24th, 2026, the cheapest electricity rate in Temple is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh. That is well below the market average of 15.26¢/kWh, and it is one of 115 plans currently available to Temple residents.
Temple's hot summers drive up electricity costs because air conditioning runs for long stretches, often pushing cooling demand to peak levels. Winter heating also adds usage, though less so. Choosing a plan with predictable rates helps you budget for seasonal spikes.
Most Temple homes are single-family houses, which make up 65% of housing and typically use about 1225 kWh monthly. A 2000 kWh plan tier is the recommended fit for these homes. With 113 green plans available, you can pick renewable energy at slightly below the market average price.
Compare plans on the Temple electricity marketplace and switch to a lower rate, such as APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh. Set your thermostat to 78°F or higher in summer, use ceiling fans, and run appliances during off-peak hours to reduce kWh consumption.
NEARBY METROS
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Temple shoppers often compare plans in nearby Texas metros — rates, providers, and plan types can differ just a few miles away.
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