The residents of Big Spring, along with most of Texas, enjoy a deregulated energy market. This means that consumers can choose their electricity providers from a variety of candidates. The Choose Energy marketplace makes it easy to shop for energy plans and compare rates across many available providers.
Enter your ZIP code above to start shopping for electricity and to explore the electric rates and plans near you.
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 10/20/2021, 11:09:59 PM CDT for ZIP Code 79720. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
Texas deregulated its energy market roughly two decades ago. Since then, Big Spring residents have had the ability to shop around for electricity and choose the best provider for them. Residents of the state have plenty of great options to choose from, with some of the most popular providers including TXU Energy, 4Change Energy, and Direct Energy.
While residents can choose their own providers, they can’t choose their utility company. The local utility company delivers the electricity that powers peoples’ homes and maintains the electric infrastructure. Your utility company is based on where you live. Oncor Electric Delivery is the utility company for Big Spring.
When you sign up for your next electricity plan in Big Spring, you’ll have several types of plans to choose from. Here are some of the most popular:
Texas has invested heavily in renewable energy, and those investments have paid off. The state ranks first in the nation for wind energy generation and second for solar energy generation. As a result, it’s easy for consumers to find green energy electricity plans.
First, each electricity plan in Texas includes a percentage of green energy. You can find out exactly how much in each plan’s Electricity Facts Label. But some companies specialize in offering only green energy plans. Those companies include Gexa Energy, Green Mountain Energy, and Chariot Energy.
Green energy rates in Big Spring start at just 6.9 cents per kWh. To shop for plans near you, just enter your ZIP code and filter for green energy.
It’s not just residential consumers in Big Spring that can benefit from the state’s energy deregulation. Businesses can also choose their energy providers. If you’re a business owner in Big Spring, visit our business energy page to learn more about commercial energy and get a quote for your business.
Electricity rates can vary significantly from one place to another. The rate someone pays in one part of Texas could be entirely different from what you pay in Big Spring, even for the same plan. As a result, it’s important that you get a quote specific to your area. Enter your ZIP code above to find the rates and plans currently available in Big Spring.
Big Spring is a small city in west Texas, serving as the county seat for Howard County. The city has several beautiful state parks and other attractions for its citizens to enjoy.
If you’re moving to Big Spring from another part of Texas, you may be able to keep your current energy plan. But if you’re moving from out of state or your current provider doesn’t serve Big Spring, then you’ll have to shop for a new plan. To get started, just enter your Big Spring ZIP code to compare rates and plans available today.
Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Big Spring?
Frontier Utilities and Express Energy currently have the cheapest plans in Big Spring, with rates starting at just 6.7 cents per kWh.
What is the best provider in Big Spring?
There’s no one provider that’s best for everyone. Instead, the best provider for you depends on your budget and needs. To start shopping and find a plan that works for you, enter your ZIP code on the screen.
What is the average electric bill in Texas?
Texas residents have some of the highest electricity bills in the country, with an average monthly bill of $136.46.
When is the best time to shop for a Big Spring energy plan?
Electricity demand — and therefore rates — is often lowest in the spring and fall. If you shop for a plan during these seasons, you can lock in a low rate for your entire contract.
Updated: 10/20/2021