ELECTRICITY RATES IN SWEETWATER
Sweetwater Electricity Rates and Plans
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SWEETWATER
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN SWEETWATER
Sweetwater Electricity Guide
Sweetwater electricity prices have increased by 0.8¢ over the past 7 days, rising from 14.59¢ to 15.36¢ per kWh for a typical 1,000 kWh home. That’s about $8 more per month. Across North Texas, 120 plans currently range from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh, with term length and plan type driving much of that spread. We’ll keep watching where the market heads next.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Sweetwater
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the Oncor Electric Delivery utility region, which Sweetwater is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN SWEETWATER
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Sweetwater
Sweetwater residents can choose their electricity provider under Texas deregulation, which separates the company that generates and sells power from the utility that delivers it through local wires. Currently 120 plans are available, including 114 fixed-rate plans, 118 renewable energy options (22 of which are 100% green), 4 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid plans. Prices across all plans range from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh, with an average of 15.36¢/kWh. Because 73% of local homes are single-family residences using about 1,225 kWh per month, most households should compare plans priced at that usage level.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 10, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN SWEETWATER
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 Sweetwater
Based on 79556 ZIP code. 120 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:33 AM CDT on October 10, 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 |
|
|
|
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 |
$75.98
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 |
$76.15
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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Bill Credit Bundle 24 20%
3.6
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$84.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
8.5¢
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 |
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN SWEETWATER
Find the right plan for your home
Single-family homes make up 73% of Sweetwater's housing stock, with an estimated size of about 2,261 sq ft and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month. At that level, APGE — SimpleSaver 9 at 9.4¢/kWh brings the estimated monthly cost to about $115. Small apartment buildings (2-9 units), which account for 15% of housing, typically use around 583 kWh per month, where Just Energy — Simple Value – 36 at 12.5¢/kWh works out to roughly $73 per month.
Single-family homes
73% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
15% 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. Sweetwater, TX (5,172 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 Sweetwater
Fixed-rate plans
114 of the 120 plans in Sweetwater are fixed-rate, with prices fixed for the contract term. The cheapest lists at 7.2¢/kWh and the average is 15.27¢/kWh, useful for households with steady cooling loads during hot West Texas summers.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate or month-to-month plans are listed among the 120 Sweetwater plans, so the average price for this category is recorded as 0¢/kWh. Customers wanting prices that can change with wholesale conditions have no options here.
Renewable energy
118 of the 120 Sweetwater plans are renewable, 22 of them 100% green. Average renewable price is 15.35¢/kWh, with a green premium of -0.01¢ relative to the market average, so the price difference is minimal.
Prepaid plans
2 prepaid plans are offered in Sweetwater, averaging 19.68¢/kWh, the highest average among the plan types listed here. Prepaid plans require payment before service is used, which can help track spending during Texas summer usage peaks.
Time-of-use plans
4 time-of-use plans are available in Sweetwater, averaging 15.96¢/kWh. These plans charge different rates by time of day, so households that can shift laundry or dishwashing away from afternoon peak hours may see different costs than flat-rate plans.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans charge zero energy rate during specified hours, with usage billed at standard rates otherwise. Sweetwater market data does not report a count or average price for this category, so verify availability per plan.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Sweetwater.
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 Sweetwater
As of Oct 10th, 2026, the lowest electricity rate in Sweetwater is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh, well below the market average of 15.36¢/kWh across the 120 plans currently available. Rates can change, so compare plans regularly before renewing.
Sweetwater's hot, dry summers drive up electricity costs because air conditioning runs for long stretches, often pushing household usage well above average. Mild winters keep heating demand lower. Running AC efficiently and using thermostats wisely can help offset peak summer bills.
Most Sweetwater homes are single-family residences (73% of housing) using roughly 1225 kWh monthly. Plans in the 2000 kWh tier are recommended, since they cover typical usage and summer peaks. Compare green options too; 118 of 120 plans are green, priced 0.01¢ below the market average.
Lower your Sweetwater bill by switching to a low-rate plan like APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh, which beats the 15.36¢/kWh average. Set your thermostat around 78°F in summer, seal drafts, replace filters, and run appliances during off-peak hours.
NEARBY METROS
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Sweetwater shoppers often compare plans in nearby Texas metros — rates, providers, and plan types can differ just a few miles away.
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