ELECTRICITY RATES IN PRINCETON
Princeton Electricity Rates and Plans
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PRINCETON
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN PRINCETON
Princeton Electricity Guide
Princeton electricity prices have decreased by about 0.1¢ over the past 7 days for an average 1,000 kWh home, moving from a 15.35¢ weekly average to 15.26¢ per kWh. That’s roughly a $1 monthly drop for the average household. Rates span 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh across 112 available plans in North Texas, so term length and plan type make a difference. We’ll keep tracking the trend.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Princeton
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 Princeton is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN PRINCETON
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Princeton
Princeton is part of Texas’s deregulated electricity market, so residents choose their own provider and plan rather than being assigned one by a local utility. Currently 112 plans are available: 106 fixed-rate plans, 4 time-of-use plans, 2 prepaid plans, and no variable-rate plans. Prices range from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh, averaging 15.27¢. Of the 110 renewable energy plans, 22 are 100% green, averaging 15.25¢, nearly identical to the market average. Because 85% of homes are single-family houses using about 1,225 kWh per month, that usage level is the most useful benchmark when comparing offers.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 22, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN PRINCETON
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 Princeton
Based on 75407 ZIP code. 112 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:37 AM CDT on October 22, 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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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|
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
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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
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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 PRINCETON
Find the right plan for your home
Princeton's housing stock is dominated by single-family homes (85%), with an estimated size of about 2,261 sq ft and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE — SimpleSaver 9 at 9.4¢/kWh is priced at roughly $115 per month. Mobile homes make up about 6% of housing and average around 917 kWh per month, where APGE — Rent Simple Saver 9 at 13.9¢/kWh comes to roughly $128 per month. Residents should compare plans at their own actual usage, since monthly consumption can differ substantially from these housing-type estimates.
Single-family homes
85% of homes in the city
Mobile homes
6% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
6% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Princeton, TX (7,033 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 Princeton
Fixed-rate plans
Princeton has 106 fixed-rate plans, averaging 15.16¢/kWh, with the lowest at 7.2¢/kWh. Prices hold steady for the full contract term, which helps households budget for high summer cooling bills.
Variable-rate plans
Princeton currently has no variable-rate or month-to-month plans listed, so prices are not tied to wholesale market fluctuations. Residents seeking this structure would need to verify availability directly with providers.
Renewable energy
Princeton has 110 renewable energy plans, averaging 15.25¢/kWh, with 22 offering 100% green supply. Green premium is -0.02¢ relative to the market average. Output from wind and solar varies by season.
Prepaid plans
Princeton has 2 prepaid plans, averaging 19.68¢/kWh, well above the 15.16¢/kWh fixed-rate average. Prepaid billing requires advance payment and typically suits customers who want to control monthly spending without credit checks.
Time-of-use plans
Princeton has 4 time-of-use plans averaging 15.96¢/kWh, with rates varying by hour of day. Higher prices during afternoon and evening peaks can raise costs for air conditioning use during Texas summers, so usage timing matters.
Free nights & weekends
These plans charge nothing per kWh during specified off-peak hours, which can offset usage shifted from daytime. Princeton's summer heat means daytime air conditioning loads may limit savings unless households can run appliances overnight or on weekends.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Princeton.
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 Princeton
As of Oct 22nd, 2026, the cheapest electricity rate in Princeton is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh, well below the 15.27¢/kWh market average across 112 available plans. Rates can change, so compare current offers before you switch.
Princeton's hot Texas summers drive up electricity costs because air conditioning is the largest household load. Cooling demand peaks in July and August, so bills rise sharply. Mild winters help offset some of that, but planning for summer usage matters most.
Most Princeton homes are single-family houses using about 1225 kWh monthly, so a plan built around the recommended 2000 kWh tier offers room for summer spikes. Green energy plans are priced within 0.02¢ of the market average, and 110 of 112 plans are green.
Compare plans regularly and consider switching to the lowest rate, APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh. Run air conditioning at higher thermostat settings, use fans, and shift laundry or dishwashing to off-peak hours. Small habits add up quickly over hot summer months.
NEARBY METROS
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Princeton shoppers often compare plans in nearby Texas metros — rates, providers, and plan types can differ just a few miles away.
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