Electricity in Killeen–Temple: compare plans for your address
Moving to or living in the Killeen–Temple area? Compare your electricity options and hop to a better rate.
Last updated . Written by Power Hopper.
In short: In Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple and Belton, Oncor is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for the addresses in ERCOT’s competitive market, and those addresses can pick a retail electricity provider. Electric co-ops serve some rural areas of Bell and Coryell counties and generally do not offer retail choice. ERCOT lists 155,769 active residential electric meters (ESI IDs) across Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple and Belton (October 5, 2026). To compare, enter your ZIP code at powerhopper.energy/compare and confirm with your service address.
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[0:00] Moving to or living in the
[0:01] Killeen–Temple area?
[0:02] Go to powerhopper.energy
[0:04] to compare your electricity options.
[0:05] Hop to a better rate at
[0:06] powerhopper.energy.
Who delivers electricity in Killeen–Temple?
Oncor is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for the Killeen–Temple area. It owns the poles, wires and meters and delivers the electricity; the retail provider you choose sends the bill, and Oncor’s delivery charges appear on it.
Delivery utility website: Oncor Electric Delivery
Can I choose my electricity provider in Killeen–Temple?
For Oncor addresses, yes. In ERCOT’s data every active residential meter with an address in the five cities on this page is on Oncor’s system. Rural areas around them may be served by electric co-ops without retail choice, and on-post housing at Fort Cavazos (ZIP 76544) has almost no meters in the competitive market, so check your exact service address.
Thinking about leaving your current plan? Weigh switching against your contract and fees.
How many homes in Killeen–Temple are on the competitive market?
ERCOT’s TDSP ESIID Extract (data as of October 5, 2026) lists 155,769 active residential ESI IDs across the 5 towns on this page: Killeen 64,846; Harker Heights 12,170; Copperas Cove 16,508; Temple 45,527; Belton 16,718. All are on the Oncor system. Killeen: nearly all (64,843) are in Bell County. Harker Heights: all are in Bell County. Copperas Cove: most are in Coryell County (15,597), with 502 in Lampasas County. Temple: most are in Bell County (45,343), with 99 in McLennan County. Belton: all are in Bell County.
One ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier) per metered home or apartment. City means the postal city on the service address, not city limits; city-owned utility and co-op addresses are not in the extract. Source: ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract, data as of October 5, 2026.
How do local prices stack up? Open the latest Oncor rate snapshot.
What does Hopper say about Killeen–Temple?
Hopper’s message for the Killeen–Temple area: whether you’re moving here or already live here, compare your electricity options and hop to a better rate.
Moving in next month? Plan your electricity start date ahead. Big summer bill? See what drives a high electric bill.
What are some Killeen–Temple ZIP codes?
Example ZIP codes for Killeen–Temple, not a list of addresses that can shop; some cross city or utility lines. Meter counts cover the whole ZIP code.
| ZIP code | Area | Active residential meters (ERCOT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76542 | Killeen | 20,972 | |
| 76549 | Killeen | 19,756 | |
| 76543 | Killeen | 14,351 | Also includes some Harker Heights addresses. |
| 76541 | Killeen | 9,605 | Downtown and central Killeen. |
| 76548 | Harker Heights | 12,116 | ERCOT postal cities also include Killeen (160). |
| 76522 | Copperas Cove | 15,849 | Coryell County. |
| 76502 | Temple | 24,796 | |
| 76504 | Temple | 12,903 | |
| 76501 | Temple | 7,447 | |
| 76513 | Belton | 19,402 | Also includes Morgan’s Point Resort addresses. ERCOT postal cities also include Morgans Point Resort (2,046), Salado (232). |
Availability varies by service address. Enter yours to see plans.
How do I compare electricity plans in Killeen–Temple?
Enter a Killeen–Temple ZIP code, then your service address. If it can shop, you’ll see plans; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (price at your usage, base charge, credits, term, cancellation fee) before you choose.
Where to next?
More in Central Texas (Oncor): Electricity in Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto
Other Texas regions: Electricity in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas
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Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201)
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan
- Power to Choose (PUCT)
- Power to Choose FAQ
- Oncor Electric Delivery
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Common questions
Can every address in Killeen–Temple choose an electricity provider?
Not every one. Oncor addresses in Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple and Belton can choose a retail provider, but electric co-ops serve some rural parts of Bell and Coryell counties without retail choice, and on-post housing at Fort Cavazos is not in the competitive market. Enter your ZIP code, then your address.
How many homes in Killeen–Temple have electric service on the competitive market?
ERCOT’s TDSP ESIID Extract lists 155,769 active residential electric meters (ESI IDs) across Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple and Belton (October 5, 2026), roughly one per home or apartment with a retail electricity provider.
Which Killeen–Temple area cities have the most homes with retail electric service?
In ERCOT’s extract (data as of October 5, 2026): Killeen 64,846, Temple 45,527, Belton 16,718, Copperas Cove 16,508, Harker Heights 12,170 active residential meters, all on Oncor’s system.
Do the wires or the delivery utility change if I switch providers?
No. The delivery utility, Oncor, keeps the same wires and still delivers the electricity, and its delivery charges still appear on your bill. Switching changes the retail provider that bills you, not the wires.