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Electricity rates in Temple, Texas

Temple is in the competitive Texas market: you choose your provider, and Oncor delivers the power. Use the calculator to see what any plan really costs at your usage.

Utility: Oncor
Delivery, 1,000 kWh: $64.36
Texas average: 15.94¢

What will a plan really cost in Temple?

Your monthly usage (kWh)

Plan energy charge (¢/kWh)

Provider base fee ($/mo)

Bill credit ($, if any)

Credit applies at or above (kWh)

Find the energy charge, base fee and bill credit on the plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL).

Delivery charges in Temple

Oncor Electric Delivery serves Dallas–Fort Worth, North, Central and parts of West and East Texas. Its delivery charge is about $4.23 a month plus 6.01¢ per kWh, roughly $64.36 at 1,000 kWh. That's about 40% of a bill at the Texas average rate, and it's identical whichever provider you pick.

Of Texas's five main delivery utilities, Oncor is the second most expensive at 1,000 kWh. A home in Temple pays about $9.65 more a month in delivery than the same home in the CenterPoint area.

Providers can't mark delivery up, and it changes on March 1 and September 1 each year when the Public Utility Commission of Texas approves new rates.

Energy use in Central Texas

Long, hot summers mean most of the year's usage lands between June and September. Look at a plan's price at 2,000 kWh, not just 1,000 kWh, if your summer bills run high.

Power outages in Temple

Your provider doesn't fix outages; Oncor does. Report outages to Oncor at 1-888-313-4747, whichever company sends your bill.

How Temple delivery compares with the rest of Texas

Utility (TDU)	Monthly fixed	Per kWh	500 kWh	1,000 kWh	2,000 kWh
CenterPoint Energy	$4.99	4.97¢	$29.85	$54.71	$104.43
AEP Texas North	$3.24	5.53¢	$30.89	$58.55	$113.86
AEP Texas Central	$3.24	5.69¢	$31.69	$60.14	$117.04
Oncor Electric Delivery	$4.23	6.01¢	$34.30	$64.36	$124.49
Texas-New Mexico Power	$7.85	6.47¢	$40.18	$72.52	$137.19

Approximate residential delivery charges from the Public Utility Commission of Texas rate summary, late summer 2026. Always check the current figures on a plan's EFL.

How to choose a plan in Temple

Compare at your real usage. Plans are advertised at 1,000 kWh, but if your summer bills show 2,000 kWh, that's the price that matters.

Be careful with bill credits. A plan that's cheap at exactly 1,000 kWh can be expensive at 999 kWh or 1,500 kWh. Use the calculator above to check.

Prefer fixed rates. Variable plans can jump during heat waves and freezes. Check the contract length and early termination fee too.

Mark your contract end date. When a fixed plan ends, most providers move you to a pricier month-to-month rate.

Find your ESI ID

Your ESI ID identifies your meter. In Oncor territory it's 17 digits and starts with 1044372 or 1017699. It's printed on your bill near your service address.

Decode your ESI ID or check your current bill against the Texas average.

Temple electricity FAQ

Who delivers electricity in Temple, Texas?

Oncor Electric Delivery owns the power lines in Temple and delivers your electricity, whichever retail provider you choose. Report outages to Oncor at 1-888-313-4747.

Can I choose my electricity provider in Temple?

Yes. Temple is in the competitive Texas market, so you pick a retail electric provider while Oncor keeps delivering power.

How much are delivery charges in Temple?

About $64.36 a month at 1,000 kWh: a $4.23 fixed charge plus about 6.01¢ per kWh. Every provider passes this through at cost.

What's a good electricity rate in Temple?

Compare the all-in price per kWh at your real usage, including Oncor delivery. The Texas average is 15.94¢/kWh all-in, so a fixed plan below that at your usage is a good deal.

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