Electricity in West Texas: compare plans for your address
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In short: In West Texas, Oncor delivers power in Midland and Odessa, and AEP Texas North delivers power in Abilene and San Angelo; those areas are open to retail choice. Co-ops and city-owned utilities also serve parts of the region, so eligibility depends on your exact service address. ERCOT lists 248,334 active residential electric meters (ESI IDs) across Midland, Odessa, Abilene and San Angelo (October 5, 2026). To compare, enter your ZIP code at powerhopper.energy/compare and confirm with your address.
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[0:00] Hey, West Texas!
[0:01] The explosive growth of your economy may be making things more expensive.
[0:05] Shop your electric rate at powerhopper.energy and hop to a better rate!
Who delivers electricity in West Texas?
Oncor is the delivery utility (TDU) in Midland and Odessa. AEP Texas North is the TDU in Abilene and San Angelo. The TDU owns the wires and delivers the electricity; in areas open to retail choice, the retail provider you pick sends the bill.
Delivery utility website: Oncor Electric Delivery · AEP Texas
Can I choose my electricity provider in West Texas?
In Oncor and AEP Texas North areas, yes. Electric co-ops and city-owned utilities also serve parts of West Texas, and those addresses may not have retail choice. Check your exact service address.
Thinking about leaving your current plan? Weigh switching against your contract and fees.
How many homes in West Texas are on the competitive market?
ERCOT’s TDSP ESIID Extract (data as of October 5, 2026) lists 248,334 active residential ESI IDs across the 4 towns on this page: Midland 78,308; Odessa 77,498; Abilene 50,457; San Angelo 42,071. By delivery utility: Oncor 155,806; AEP Texas North 92,528.
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 and AEP Texas North rate snapshot.
What does Hopper say about West Texas?
Hopper’s take on West Texas: “The explosive growth of your economy may be making things more expensive.” That’s a good reason to shop your electric rate.
Moving in next month? Plan your electricity start date ahead. Big summer bill? See what drives a high electric bill.
What are some West Texas ZIP codes?
Example ZIP codes for West Texas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79705 | Midland | 23,072 | |
| 79707 | Midland | 19,073 | |
| 79762 | Odessa | 18,419 | |
| 79763 | Odessa | 15,742 | |
| 79605 | Abilene | 13,022 | |
| 79606 | Abilene | 11,396 | ERCOT postal cities also include View (145). |
| 76904 | San Angelo | 14,081 | |
| 76903 | San Angelo | 13,444 |
Availability varies by service address. Enter yours to see plans.
How do I compare electricity plans in West Texas?
Enter a West Texas 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 West Texas & South Plains (AEP Texas North, Oncor, Lubbock Power & Light): Electricity in Lubbock
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
- AEP Texas
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Common questions
Can every address in West Texas choose an electricity provider?
No. Midland, Odessa, Abilene and San Angelo are in Oncor or AEP Texas North areas with retail choice, but co-ops and city-owned utilities serve other parts of West Texas. Enter your ZIP code, then your address, to see what is available.
How many homes in West Texas have electric service on the competitive market?
ERCOT’s TDSP ESIID Extract lists 248,334 active residential electric meters (ESI IDs) across Midland, Odessa, Abilene and San Angelo (October 5, 2026), roughly one per home or apartment with a retail electricity provider.
Which delivery utility serves Midland, Odessa, Abilene and San Angelo?
Oncor delivers power in Midland (78,308 active residential meters in ERCOT’s extract) and Odessa (77,498). AEP Texas North delivers power in Abilene (50,457) and San Angelo (42,071).
Do the wires or the delivery utility change if I switch providers?
No. The delivery utility, Oncor or AEP Texas North depending on the city, 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.