Pilot Point, Texas electricity: TNMP wires and 2,596 competitive homes
2,596 Pilot Point-addressed homes buy power on TNMP's system, about 1.43 for each Census household. Here is where choice stops, what delivery costs and where plan prices sit today.
Last updated . Written by Power Hopper. Reviewed by Brent Ward, founder, on 2026-10-19. Data as of October 5, 2026 (meters) and October 19, 2026 (plan prices).
In short: ERCOT counts 2,596 active residential meters with a Pilot Point address, all on TNMP's wires (October 5, 2026). Nearly every Pilot Point address in our data is on TNMP's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Pilot Point?
Outages: TNMP at tnmp.com.
TNMP delivery charges and area
Can every address in Pilot Point choose an electricity provider?
No split flag on any ZIP code that holds Pilot Point's 2,596 competitive homes; most streets here can shop.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 6 other utilities in Denton County · Cooke County · Grayson County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Pilot Point
Local numbers for setting up a home in Pilot Point, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Pilot Point helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: City of Pilot Point: utility billing, 940-686-2165.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Pilot Point ISD, Celina ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Denton, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Pilot Point
Typical weather near Pilot Point, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Denton 2 SE, about 16 miles from the city center (station elevation 630 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. July is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 96°F; January has the coolest average low, 34°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to August. No month averages a daily low at or below freezing.
For electricity, the normals point to two seasons that can lift a household's usage: cooling-degree days (a measure of how far each day's mean temperature sits above 65°F) peak in July at 632 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 623. How much that matters to a bill depends on the home, its insulation, its heating fuel and the household, so use your own usage history, not a regional average, when you compare plans.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precipitation (in) | Cooling degree-days | Heating degree-days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 34 | 2.2 | 1 | 623 |
| Feb | 60 | 37 | 2.8 | 4 | 466 |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | 23 | 295 |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 3.7 | 83 | 106 |
| May | 83 | 63 | 4.9 | 259 | 17 |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 3.6 | 483 | 0 |
| Jul | 96 | 75 | 2.3 | 632 | 0 |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.4 | 620 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 67 | 3.0 | 384 | 5 |
| Oct | 78 | 55 | 4.6 | 136 | 83 |
| Nov | 66 | 44 | 2.9 | 19 | 314 |
| Dec | 57 | 36 | 2.7 | 3 | 568 |
Historical weather records for Denton County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -6°F (2021) and a record high of 113°F (1954), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Denton County. These are historical county extremes, not Pilot Point's monthly averages and not a forecast; the normals above describe ordinary months.
Reference only: the U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey puts the average Texas household at about 13,440 kWh a year (about 1,120 kWh a month if spread evenly). That is a statewide average for 2020, not Pilot Point, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00412404; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Pilot Point?
- Population: 4,386 (2020 base) to 8,052 (July 2025), +83.6%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was +1,277 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. July 1 estimates in between: 4,639 (2021), 4,921 (2022), 5,917 (2023), 6,775 (2024). (Census)
- Pilot Point covers 7.9 square miles of land (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 1,017 residents and 229 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 4.4 residents for every Pilot Point household. (Census, Census, Census)
- Mailing addresses stretch past city limits here. 2,596 competitive residential meters use Pilot Point as their postal city, while the city itself has 1,813 Census households, a ratio of 1.43. Because Pilot Point has grown 84 percent since the 2020 base, the ACS 2020-2024 household figure likely runs behind today's count. (ERCOT, Census)
- Of the 242,585 homes TNMP serves on the competitive market, 1.1% have a Pilot Point mailing address. (ERCOT)
- On October 5, 2026, ERCOT showed 72 home meters switched off (de-energized) in the ZIP codes most Pilot Point homes use, against 2,596 switched on; that 2.7 percent is mostly vacant houses and apartments between occupants. (ERCOT)
- One ZIP code, 76258, holds almost every Pilot Point-addressed competitive home (2,596). Taken whole, 76258 has 0.90 competitive meters per Census household: 2,596 meters, 2,883 households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Among the 36 cities and towns that reach into Denton County, Pilot Point places 21 for competitive homes on its postal city; the next one up is Hickory Creek, at 2,675. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Pilot Point is the number 24 city or town by population among the 44 that reach into Denton County, one place ahead of Lake Dallas (7,852 residents). (Census)
- Electric bills over $250 a month: 36.3 percent of households in 76258, Pilot Point's main ZIP code, per the ACS 2020-2024; the same survey puts median household income there at $103,532 and the renter share at 18.3 percent. (Census)
- Looking at Pilot Point's six closest towns, the largest competitive market belongs to Aubrey (1,598 homes on its postal city, about 6 miles off); the thinnest per household is Celina, at 0.14. (ERCOT, Census)
Pilot Point electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 8,052 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 4,386 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,813 |
| Active residential meters with a Pilot Point address | 2,596 |
| Active business meters with a Pilot Point address | 666 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.43 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | TNMP 2,596 |
| Counties | Denton, Cooke, Grayson |
| ZIP codes touching Pilot Point | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Pilot Point ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Pilot Point right now?
Same-day medians for TNMP’s area (TNMP: 166 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNMP | 16.1¢ | 15.1¢ | 14.7¢ | 7.771¢/kWh + $7.56/mo (effective September 13, 2026; tariff) |
Pilot Point ZIP codes: how much of each is on the competitive market?
Not every address in these ZIP codes has retail choice; check your exact address.
| ZIP | Meters per household | ERCOT competitive homes | Census households | With Pilot Point address | Share of ZIP land in Pilot Point | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76258 | 0.90 | 2,596 | 2,883 | 2,596 | 5% | Pilot Point 100% | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Pilot Point city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Pilot Point: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Pilot Point’s ZIP codes
ZIP 76258 leads Pilot Point on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 36.3 percent of its households; 76258 the most homes built since 2020, 7.2 percent (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Pilot Point-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76258 | 36.3% | $103,532 | 7.2% | 2,596 | 18.3% | 8 | 1.9% | 5 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Pilot Point and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey | TNMP | Some areas | 0.52 | 6 mi away | 1,598 homes |
| Gunter | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 0.83 | 8 mi away | 585 homes |
| Krugerville | TNMP | Yes, mostly | 1.00 | 9 mi away | 596 homes |
| Celina | — | Few or none | 0.14 | 11 mi away | 1,395 homes |
| Providence Village | — | Few or none | n/a | 11 mi away | 0 homes |
| Collinsville | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.14 | 11 mi away | 891 homes |
Business electricity in Pilot Point
Pilot Point business meters: 666 (3.9 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Pilot Point’s main ZIP codes: 0 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
Larger accounts can go out to bid with retail providers and direct suppliers; we can’t promise savings or bids.
How do I compare electricity plans in Pilot Point?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Pilot Point
Can I choose my electricity provider in Pilot Point?
Yes, where TNMP's wires reach the house, which in Pilot Point is most of the city: 2,596 homes with a Pilot Point mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.43 for each Census household. No Pilot Point ZIP code carries a split flag, but only an address lookup is certain.
What is the biggest Pilot Point ZIP code for electricity customers?
76258. It holds 2,596 Pilot Point-addressed competitive homes; counting every address in the ZIP, ERCOT has 2,596 meters for roughly 2,883 households, a 0.90 ratio.
What do Pilot Point electricity plans cost per kWh?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on TNMP's wires was 15.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (166 listings); TNMP's delivery charge of 7.771¢ per kWh plus $7.56 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
How do I start electric service at a new Pilot Point address?
12.0% of 76258 residents moved within a year (ACS), and 5 meters in 76258 turned from vacant to active Oct. 7-18, 2026. Check that your Pilot Point address is on TNMP's wires, then choose a plan and start date.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Pilot Point?
2,596 Pilot Point-addressed meters against 1,813 city households is 1.43 per household: the Pilot Point postal area extends past city limits, and new homes get meters before the Census counts them. It doesn't mean every nearby address can choose.
Where do I report a Pilot Point power outage?
Call TNMP (tnmp.com), the wires utility for Pilot Point's 2,596 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: TNMP area · Denton County · Cooke County · Grayson County
Nearest town pages: Aubrey · Prosper · Oak Point · Krum · Frisco · Corinth · Lake Dallas · Gainesville
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Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203): full extract as of Oct 5, 2026; daily files Oct 7-18, 2026
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25003 households, B01003 population)
- Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files
- EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county
- PUCT Power to Choose residential offer export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201)
- Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
- TNMP delivery tariff (effective September 13, 2026)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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