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Killeen Electricity Rates & Plans for Fort Cavazos Area Households

Compare plans in Killeen by estimated monthly cost at your usage, with Oncor delivery charges included.

Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.

Oncor Market Snapshot
139
Plans available
all plan types · Oncor territory
34
Providers competing
in this service area
6.2¢/kWh
Cheapest standard rate
standard-priced plans · 1,000 kWh
$129/mo
Avg standard bill
standard-priced · $1548/yr annually

Live eligible-plan inventory — Oncor territory; the same active, validation-clean, fresh plan set the compare tool ranks, with TDSP delivery charges included. Rate and bill figures cover standard-priced plans only (free-period and time-of-use plans are counted in inventory but excluded from rate figures). Source: daily EFL capture of the state plan feed; refreshed with this page about every 6 hours. Confirm current rates with the provider before enrolling.

Top Electricity Plans in Killeen (Ranked by Real Monthly Cost)

Plans below are ranked by estimated total bill including Oncor delivery charges. Enter your actual monthly kWh for personalized results and confirm final details with the provider.

Top 5 of 139 active plans in Killeen (Oncor territory), ranked by estimated monthly bill at 1,000 kWh — the same deterministic ranking used in the live comparison below. Snapshot as of October 19, 2026; plan data is refreshed from provider EFL filings multiple times daily.
#PlanProviderRate (1,000 kWh)Est. bill (1,000 kWh)TermFine print
1Simple Saver 3 EFLAP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC6.2¢/kWh$62/mo3 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh
2SimpleSaver 12 EFLAP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC6.9¢/kWh$69/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh
3GridPlus 12 EFLCHARIOT ENERGY7.1¢/kWh$71/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh
4Sure Saver 12 EFLSPARK ENERGY LLC7.9¢/kWh$79/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh
5The Lone Saver Plus 12 EFLEnergy Texas8.5¢/kWh$85/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh

All 5 plans above use a usage-based bill credit, so their bill rises in a month that falls below the credit threshold. Compare plans without bill credits.

Estimated bills include Oncor delivery charges. Each EFL link opens the provider's Electricity Facts Label; confirm final pricing there before enrolling. Use the interactive comparison below to rank all 139 plans at your own usage, or the full comparison tool.

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Killeen's electricity market moves to the rhythm of Fort Cavazos: tens of thousands of soldiers and families cycle through on permanent-change-of-station orders, which means more service starts, stops, and plan decisions per household than almost anywhere in Texas. Off-post Killeen addresses are in Oncor's deregulated territory, so each move is a chance to pick the right plan — or to get stuck in one that doesn't fit a two-year posting. Comparing by estimated monthly cost at your actual usage, including Oncor delivery charges, matters more here because the default options at move-in are rarely the best fit.

Killeen has one of the higher rental and apartment shares among mid-size Texas cities. Many households run 700–1,100 kWh in summer apartments and duplexes, while single-family homes in south Killeen and toward Harker Heights reach 1,200–1,500 kWh.

Killeen Electricity Rates — October 2026

Weekly standard-priced market index — Oncor territory, snapshot from the week of October 19, 2026. Unlike the live inventory above, rate figures here exclude free-period and time-of-use plans.

In the week of October 19, 2026, 142 standard-priced plans from 34 providers were on the market in Oncor territory. At 1,000 kWh, the cheapest works out to 6.2¢/kWh all-in (about $62 for the month), and the territory average is 12.9¢/kWh — up 0.2¢ vs the week of September 21, 2026. All figures include Oncor delivery charges.

Monthly usageCheapest rateAverage rateCheapest est. billAverage est. bill
500 kWh10.7¢/kWh14.3¢/kWh$54/mo$72/mo
1,000 kWh6.2¢/kWh12.9¢/kWh$62/mo$129/mo
2,000 kWh9.3¢/kWh13.1¢/kWh$186/mo$261/mo

Standard-priced plans in the Oncor service territory tracked in the TrueBill database, weekly snapshot from October 19, 2026. Rate = estimated all-in monthly bill (energy + Oncor delivery charges) divided by usage — the same average-price definition the Electricity Facts Label uses. Time-of-use and free-period plans are excluded from rate figures. Oncor delivery charges are identical across the territory, so these rates apply to Killeen addresses served by Oncor. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.

See how Texas electricity rates have trended · Monthly Texas market reports

Provider Rates on the Oncor Grid This Week

Lowest and average all-in rates per provider at 1,000 kWh, from the snapshot for the week of October 19, 2026.

ProviderPlansLowest rateAvg rate
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC56.20¢10.20¢
Chariot Energy57.14¢12.06¢
SPARK ENERGY LLC57.86¢11.67¢
Energy Texas58.54¢11.89¢
Rhythm Energy58.68¢11.55¢
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC49.70¢11.68¢
SMARTENERGY HOLDINGS LLC410.20¢12.95¢
Think Energy510.20¢13.10¢
JUST ENERGY510.29¢13.25¢
AMIGO ENERGY510.29¢13.25¢

Rates are EFL average prices at 1,000 kWh including Oncor delivery charges. This is territory-level data — identical for every city on the Oncor grid, because providers price by TDSP territory, not by city. Full history on the Texas rate history page.

Typical Homes in Killeen

Killeen's housing leans heavily toward rentals: apartment complexes and duplexes concentrated in central and west Killeen near the Fort Cavazos gates, 1960s–1980s single-family homes in older central neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions in south Killeen toward Stagecoach and along the Harker Heights border. Homes are generally modest in size compared to the DFW suburbs, which keeps typical usage lower — and makes flat fees and credit thresholds proportionally more important.

How to Compare Electricity Plans in Killeen

Start with your realistic time horizon, not just your usage. If PCS orders could arrive inside a year, compare 12-month fixed plans against shorter terms rather than defaulting to the longest contract with the lowest headline rate — though note that Texas rules generally allow ending a fixed contract without an early termination fee when you move out of the premises and provide required documentation, which protects most PCS departures. Then compare at your actual usage: apartment and duplex households below 1,000 kWh should be wary of bill-credit thresholds they will rarely hit, while single-family homes should check summer behavior at 1,300+ kWh. Include Oncor delivery charges in every comparison and confirm terms, deposits, and the move-out process directly with the provider.

Local planning angle for Killeen

Contract length is the decisive variable in Killeen. A 24- or 36-month fixed rate can outlast a posting, while month-to-month variable plans cost more per kWh. Matching plan term to a realistic PCS timeline — and knowing how Texas move-out rules treat early termination fees — usually matters more than chasing the lowest advertised rate.

Why Killeen Residents Compare Electricity Plans

Killeen residents compare plans more often than most Texans simply because they move more often — every PCS cycle restarts the decision. The market rewards households that match contract length to a realistic posting timeline, know Texas's move-out protections, and compare at rental-scale usage instead of the 1,000 kWh benchmark most advertising assumes.

Who Delivers Electricity in Killeen

Oncor (your delivery utility)

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers, and meters in Killeen. They handle outages and infrastructure, but they do not sell electricity plans. You choose a retail provider separately, and Oncor delivers the power regardless of which provider you pick.

Oncor's delivery charges are the same for every customer it serves, regardless of retail provider. Utility service territory is determined by the service address and does not always follow city or county boundaries, so confirm your TDSP for your address before comparing plans. TrueBill includes these charges in every estimate.

Review Oncor TDSP delivery charges and service-area details →

Off-post Killeen addresses are served by Oncor for delivery. On-post Fort Cavazos family housing is managed through the installation's privatized housing operator, where residents typically do not shop for a retail plan.

Illustrative Electricity Usage in Killeen

Illustrative summer peak: Aug (1,377 kWh)

This example household curve illustrates seasonal cooling demand in Killeen; it is not a measured city average.

That seasonal swing changes plan economics: bill credits, minimum usage fees, and usage-based pricing can behave very differently as monthly usage moves up and down.

TrueBill ranks plans using your actual usage profile whenever possible instead of relying only on the standard 1,000 kWh benchmark.

Illustrative household scenario using assumed seasonal ranges and an assumed Oncor seasonal pattern. These values are not measured Killeen averages; use your own monthly bills for a personal comparison.

Seasonal Usage & Weather in Killeen

Monthly Usage Patterns

Apartments and duplexes commonly run 500–800 kWh in mild months and 700–1,100 kWh in summer. Single-family homes range from 600–1,000 kWh in winter to 1,200–1,500 kWh from June through September. Central Texas summers are long, so the high-usage window often stretches from late May into early October.

How Killeen's Weather Affects Your Bill

Killeen sits in the Central Texas heat belt, with summer highs regularly in the upper 90s to low 100s and a cooling season that runs longer than North Texas. Winters are milder than DFW but cold snaps still spike usage in all-electric homes. For households on a posting timeline, one full summer typically dominates the year's electricity spend — plan comparisons should be anchored on those months.

What to Check Before Picking a Plan in Killeen

Contract term vs. PCS timeline

A long fixed contract can outlast a posting. Texas move-out rules generally waive early termination fees with proper documentation, but the process requires notice and proof — plan for it rather than assuming it.

Bill-credit thresholds in rentals

Killeen's many apartments and duplexes often use under 1,000 kWh outside summer, so credit-dependent plans can quietly cost more than flat-rate alternatives.

Deposits and prepaid plans

Providers may require deposits based on credit history. Prepaid plans avoid deposits but often carry higher per-kWh costs — compare the all-in estimate before choosing one for convenience.

Move-in-day defaults

Same-day service starts are widely available in Killeen, but the fastest option at move-in is not automatically the cheapest over a year. Re-compare once you have a real bill.

TrueBill factors these plan structures into every estimate. Plan terms can change, so confirm details with the provider before enrolling.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electricity in Killeen

I have PCS orders — can I get out of my Killeen electricity contract without a fee?
Generally, yes. Texas rules allow customers who move out of the premises to end a fixed-rate contract without an early termination fee when they provide the required notice and documentation, such as proof of a forwarding address. That protection covers most PCS departures from off-post housing. The process and required paperwork vary by provider, so confirm the specific steps with yours before your move date rather than after.
Do soldiers living on Fort Cavazos choose an electricity plan?
Usually not. On-post family housing is managed through the installation's privatized housing operator, and utilities are typically handled through that arrangement rather than through a retail plan you shop for. Retail electricity choice applies to off-post addresses in Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and surrounding Bell and Coryell County communities in deregulated territory.
What contract length makes sense for a Killeen posting?
Match the term to your realistic timeline rather than defaulting to the longest, cheapest-looking contract. Twelve-month fixed plans usually price better than month-to-month variable rates and align with lease cycles, and Texas's move-out rules protect you if orders arrive early. What tends to cost people money is the opposite pattern: staying on a high variable rate for months because a move felt imminent, or rolling onto a holdover rate after a contract quietly expires. Set a reminder for your contract end date.
Why do electricity deposits vary so much in Killeen?
Providers can require a deposit based on credit history or prior utility payment records, which affects many households making frequent moves. Some providers waive deposits with a letter of credit from a previous provider; prepaid plans skip deposits entirely but usually carry higher per-kWh pricing. Compare the total estimated cost over your expected stay — a deposit you get back can be cheaper than a deposit-free plan's premium. Confirm deposit terms directly with the provider.
Can I switch electricity providers in Killeen?
Killeen is in the Oncor deregulated service territory for choice-eligible addresses. Retail choice may not apply to every address in the metro area. Use your exact ZIP in compare flow to confirm eligibility and available plans.
How do Oncor delivery charges affect my total Killeen electricity bill?
Oncor delivery charges are regulated by the Texas PUC and passed through by every retail provider — they appear on your bill regardless of which company you choose. They include a fixed monthly base charge plus a per-kWh delivery fee. TrueBill includes Oncor delivery charges in every plan estimate for Killeen addresses so the comparison reflects your actual all-in cost, not just the energy supply rate.
What is the difference between the Oncor delivery charge and the energy charge on my Killeen electricity bill?
Your electricity bill has two main cost components: the energy supply charge set by your retail provider, and the Oncor delivery charge set by the Texas PUC. The energy supply portion is where provider competition happens — different plans offer different per-kWh rates, bill credits, and contract structures. The Oncor delivery charge is fixed and identical for every customer at your Killeen address regardless of which provider you choose. Comparing plans by total estimated monthly cost — energy plus delivery — gives you a more accurate picture than comparing supply rates alone.

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Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.