Best Athens Electricity Plans and Rates
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Budget Saver 12 | $155 | 15.5 | 30% |
Tri-Eagle Energy | Simple Savings 12 | $148 | 14.8 | 9% |
Rhythm Energy | Simply Select 12 | $164 | 16.4 | 100% |
4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | $157 | 15.7 | 9% |
Veteran Energy | Secure 12 | $157 | 15.7 | 7% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Light Saver 12 | $163 | 16.3 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Platinum 12+ | $173 | 17.3 | 30% |
TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $182 | 18.2 | 9% |
Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid | $198 | 19.8 | 26% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | $199 | 19.9 | 9% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Oncor service areas are pulled for the zip code 75001. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Cheapest Electricity Rates in Athens
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Express Energy | Flash 12 | $104 | 10.4 | 0% |
Express Energy | Flash 24 | $104 | 10.4 | 0% |
4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 24 | $104 | 10.4 | 0.09% |
4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 12 | $104 | 10.4 | 0.09% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 12 Plan | $106 | 10.6 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Plan | $106 | 10.6 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 24 Plan | $109 | 10.9 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 Plan | $109 | 10.9 | 100% |
Veteran Energy | Valor 12 | $128 | 12.8 | 0.07% |
Veteran | Valor 24 | $133 | 13.3 | 0.07% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Oncor service areas are pulled for the zip code 75001. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Top Athens Electric Companies
Retail Energy Provider | Our Rating | Customer Satisfaction Score | BBB Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
4.9 | 4.7 | A+ | |
4.9 | 5 | A+ | |
4.9 | 4.8 | NR | |
4.8 | 4.6 | A+ | |
4.8 | 5 | A+ | |
4.7 | 4.8 | A+ | |
4.7 | 4.5 | NR | |
4.6 | 4.2 | C | |
4.6 | 4.5 | NR | |
4.5 | 4 | NR |
How to Lower Your Electricity Bill and Carbon Emissions in Athens
Decreasing your electricity bill and Co2 emissions: cut back on how much electricity you use every day to minimize your Co2 emissions. You may also work with your energy provider and identify a 100% natural energy plan that helps. Home Energy Club can help you identify a few unique options, including low-output electrical bills and even solar panel options to consider for your home. Read more about potential discounts and low-cost energy rates by checking out Home Energy Club.
Reduce your electricity use by taking these simple steps that save you money: you can cut your energy bill by following these 10 simple steps, choosing one, a few, or even all of them for your needs.
For custom discount commercial electricity options: check out our Business Plans page to get a custom commercial energy quote for your business from top energy small business energy providers.
Who to Call if You Have a Power Outage in Athens
When your electricity goes out in Athens, Oncor Electric Delivery Service Area can help you. Call 888-313-4747 to learn more about your power outage or to report one to Oncor as soon as possible. You can also check out their Oncor Storm Center Outage Map to learn more about storm conditions that may affect your power. This map includes a radar that covers all of Texas, helping you manage your electrical concerns and plan for serious problems. Talk to Oncor on the phone to learn more about the differences between a rep and TDSP, as well as other important topics.
Electric Companies in Athens
Home Energy Company collects reviews and customer satisfaction data on over forty electricity companies servicing Athens from a combination of independent review sites, the State of Texas Public Utility Commission Complaints Stats, the Better Business Bureau, and other sources. HEC combines third-party information with its Home Energy Club/Amazon customer rating survey results to determine a rating for the energy providers.
The ratings can be found on the HEC electric company reviews page and Texas energy providers’ profile web pages. You’ll find reviews, phone numbers, and energy rate links for all providers on their profile sites.
About Athens
Athens, Texas, is a cozy city of 12,710 people and is the county seat of Henderson County. As the “Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World,” it holds festivals and other events centered on this delicious vegetable. Athens earned certification as a top retirement community, making it a popular destination for seniors throughout Texas. Many historical individuals have come from Athens, including sports professionals like MLB pitcher Pete Donohue and NFL wide receiver Jakeem Grant. Interestingly, Athens was home to Fletcher Davis, one of many Americans credited with inventing the modern hamburger.
How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies
With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We created a comprehensive rating methodology to help you cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for your needs, whether you’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.
We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on results from our 2025 energy survey of 1,600 Texans, scoring providers on customer satisfaction, experience and retention. Here’s how these core factors weighed into our ratings:
- Customer satisfaction (30%)
- Customer retention (30%)
- Online experience (20%)
- Customer experience (20%)
