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| Provider | Plan | Rate (¢/kWh) | Term | Green % |
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Verbena 12 | 14.3¢ | 12 mo | 29% |
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Verbena 13 | 14.3¢ | 13 mo | 29% |
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APG&E Fixed 12 | 16.2¢ | 12 mo | — |
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APG&E Fixed 14 | 16.3¢ | 14 mo | — |
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Your electricity in zip code 75861 is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery. Since this area is deregulated, you can choose your retail electricity provider while Oncor Electric Delivery maintains the power lines and handles outage restoration.
Tennessee Colony, Texas (zip code 75861) sits in Anderson County and is served by Oncor Electric Delivery, one of Texas's largest regulated utility networks. As part of the deregulated ERCOT market, residents here have genuine choice — 48 retail electric providers are currently competing for your business with 372 available plans as of March 2026. That level of competition is a real advantage for households willing to take 10 minutes to compare. The average rate across all plans in the Oncor North zone is 12.8¢/kWh, but savvy shoppers can find rates well below that threshold. Whether you're a long-term homeowner, a renter on a short lease, or someone interested in green energy, Tennessee Colony's market has options worth exploring.
As of March 2026, the most competitive rate available in Tennessee Colony is 7.9¢/kWh, offered through the GridPlus 12 plan from Chariot Energy. That's a significant discount compared to the area's average of 12.8¢/kWh across all 372 plans. The rate range across the market is wide — from that 7.9¢ floor up to plans exceeding 16¢/kWh for specialty or no-deposit products. What drives pricing in this part of Anderson County? Oncor's regulated delivery charges form the fixed foundation of every bill — these are identical no matter which provider you choose. The variable component is your energy charge, set by your retail electric provider (REP), and that's where competition creates real savings opportunities.
Contract length has a significant impact on what you'll pay in 75861. Currently:
For most Tennessee Colony households in March 2026, a short-term plan offers the best entry point, with the option to lock into a longer contract later in the spring before summer demand pushes prices higher.
With 48 providers active in the Oncor service area, Tennessee Colony benefits from one of the most competitive retail electricity markets in Texas. Providers currently serving this zip code include Chariot Energy, TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, Gexa Energy, Direct Energy, Frontier Utilities, Rhythm Energy, Good Charlie, Payless Power, and Constellation Energy, among many others. This volume of competition means providers frequently offer promotional rates, bill credits, and renewable energy options to win customers. There are also 78 green/renewable plans available — a strong selection for environmentally conscious households.
Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR) is the regulated utility responsible for maintaining the poles, wires, and meters serving 75861. Oncor's delivery charges are set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and are identical regardless of which retail provider you choose — switching providers does not change your delivery costs or cause any service interruption. To switch, contact your chosen REP with your ESIID (Electric Service Identifier, found on your current bill). Your new rate takes effect on your next scheduled meter read date. For outage or delivery issues, contact Oncor directly at 1-888-313-4747 or at oncor.com.
Tennessee Colony's average rate of 12.8¢/kWh runs higher than major metro areas in the same Oncor zone — Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, and Irving all average around 9.9¢/kWh. That gap largely reflects plan mix and consumer shopping behavior: urban markets tend to have more active rate-shoppers, which pushes averages down. Anderson County residents who actively compare plans can access rates much closer to — or even below — those metro averages. Spring is historically a strong time to lock in rates before summer cooling demand drives prices upward across the ERCOT grid.
Starting at 14.3¢/kWh
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Starting at 16.2¢/kWh
2 plans available
Lock in a fixed-rate plan before May to protect your household budget from summer price spikes. East Texas humidity means your AC will run hard from June through September, and variable rates can surge during peak demand periods across the ERCOT grid.
Request your 12-month usage history from Oncor before shopping plans. Tennessee Colony homes with electric heat see very different annual kWh profiles than all-electric cooling-only households — knowing your actual usage ensures you pick a plan optimized for your real consumption tier.
Check each plan's Electricity Facts Label for base monthly charges. A plan advertising 9 cents per kWh may include a $9.95 monthly base fee that significantly raises your effective rate at the lower usage levels typical of small Tennessee Colony households.
Consider a bill-credit plan only if your usage consistently stays within the qualifying kWh band. Many Texas plans offer credits at exactly 1,000 kWh — if your summer AC usage pushes you to 1,200 kWh, you may lose the credit and pay a higher effective rate.
Prepare your home for East Texas ice storms before winter. Insulating water pipes, weatherstripping doors, and sealing window gaps reduces heating demand during January cold snaps — and on a variable-rate plan, those demand reductions translate directly to lower bills.
As of March 2026, the most competitive rate in zip code 75861 is 7.9¢/kWh, available through the GridPlus 12 plan from Chariot Energy. Rates and availability change frequently, so comparing current plans before enrolling is always recommended.
Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR) handles all electricity delivery in 75861. Oncor maintains the local grid infrastructure regardless of which retail provider you choose. For outages or delivery issues, contact Oncor at 1-888-313-4747.
Simply choose a new retail electric provider, provide your ESIID from your current bill, and enroll. Oncor continues delivering your electricity without interruption. Switching is free, and your new rate typically begins on your next meter read date.
The 12.8¢/kWh average in 75861 reflects the full plan mix, including premium and specialty products. Active shoppers in Tennessee Colony can access rates near or below the 9.9¢/kWh metro averages by comparing plans directly.
In March 2026, short-term plans (1–6 months) average 10.9¢/kWh — lower than both medium-term (12.9¢) and long-term (13.5¢) options. Short-term plans offer flexibility and current savings, making them a smart choice before summer demand increases rates.
Yes — there are currently 78 green and renewable energy plans available in the Oncor service area covering Tennessee Colony. Providers like Chariot Energy, Rhythm Energy, and CleanSky Energy offer 100% renewable options at competitive rates.