Frontier Utilities Electricity Rates and Plans (August 2026)
Frontier Utilities rates start at 6.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, and their plans average 15.42¢ — 2% below the Texas market average of 15.75¢. It offers 55 plans across 12–36 months, in 5 delivery areas.
Last Updated: August 14, 2026
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Frontier Utilities in August 2026
Lowest rate
6.3¢/kWh
Frontier Saver Plus 12
Average of their plans
15.42¢/kWh
Market average 15.75¢
Plans available
55
12–36 months
Bill at 1,000 kWh
$63
Cheapest plan, all-in estimate
Frontier Utilities reviews and company overview
Frontier Utilities is a Texas-based retail electric provider (REP) that has been serving customers since 2008. The company is known for its commitment to providing affordable and reliable electricity plans, with a focus on transparency and customer satisfaction. Frontier Utilities offers a variety of fixed-rate and variable-rate plans, including options powered by renewable energy sources. With a strong emphasis on customer service, the company provides 24/7 support and easy online account management, making it simple for customers to monitor their usage and manage their accounts.
- Founded in 2008
- Local Texas Company
- Offers Same-Day Connection
- Allows enrollment up to 85 days before start date
- Founded
- 2008
- Plans available
- 55
- Contract terms
- 12–36 months
- Service areas
- 5 delivery areas
- Customer service
- 866-926-8192
Frontier Utilities' Electricity Rates
The 10 cheapest Frontier Utilities plans on the Gatby marketplace, last refreshed from the filed EFL on August 14, 2026. Rates at 1,000 kWh across its delivery areas; your rate moves with your utility's delivery charges.
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities plans by rate at 1,000 kWh — last refreshed August 14, 2026
| Plan | Term | Rate @ 1,000 kWh | |
|---|---|---|---|
Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 6.3¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 24 mo | 7.0¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 7.1¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 7.1¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 24 mo | 7.4¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 24 mo | 7.6¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 24 mo | 8.4¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 8.4¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 8.9¢/kWh | View plan |
Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 24 mo | 8.9¢/kWh | View plan |
Showing the 10 cheapest of 55 Frontier Utilities plans open to new residential customers.
How to read these rates
The rate shown blends Frontier Utilities's energy charge with your utility's delivery charges at 1,000 kWh. Usage above or below that amount can change your effective rate, and some plans carry minimum-usage fees — check the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for the 500 kWh and 2,000 kWh columns before you enroll.
How Frontier Utilities compares to other Texas providers
Frontier Utilities's cheapest plan against the cheapest plan from the providers most often compared with it. All rates at 1,000 kWh, same delivery area, same day.
Cheapest plan by provider — last refreshed August 14, 2026
| Provider | Cheapest Plan | Term | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 6.3¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | SimpleSaver 12 | 12 mo | 6.1¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Rhythm Max Saver 12 | 12 mo | 6.2¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Maxx Saver Value 12 | 12 mo | 6.3¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Bill Credit Bundle 24 | 24 mo | 6.3¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Bill Bonus 12 | 12 mo | 6.3¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 6.3¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Flash Value 12 | 12 mo | 6.8¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Value Choice - 12 | 12 mo | 8.5¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Smart Choice - 12 | 12 mo | 8.5¢/kWh | Browse plans |
 | Power Perks - 12 | 12 mo | 8.5¢/kWh | Browse plans |
The cheapest headline rate is not always the cheapest bill
Weekly Average Electricity Rates
Frontier Utilities's average advertised rate at 1,000 kWh, sampled weekly for the last twelve weeks. Rates fell 6.6% over the period on the shorter term, from 16.4¢ to 15.3¢. Term length is usually the biggest lever on the rate you are offered.
12 months
16.29 ¢/kWh
24 months
15.84 ¢/kWh
36 months
16.97 ¢/kWh
View as a table
12 months
| Week of | Average rate |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | 16.76¢/kWh |
| Apr 20 | 16.57¢/kWh |
| Apr 27 | 16.53¢/kWh |
| May 4 | 16.46¢/kWh |
| May 11 | 16.46¢/kWh |
| May 18 | 16.45¢/kWh |
| May 25 | 16.43¢/kWh |
| Jun 1 | 16.55¢/kWh |
| Jun 8 | 16.54¢/kWh |
| Jun 15 | 16.50¢/kWh |
| Jun 22 | 16.48¢/kWh |
| Jun 29 | 16.45¢/kWh |
| Jul 6 | 16.42¢/kWh |
| Jul 13 | 16.41¢/kWh |
| Jul 20 | 16.03¢/kWh |
| Jul 27 | 15.41¢/kWh |
| Aug 3 | 15.36¢/kWh |
| Aug 10 | 15.35¢/kWh |
24 months
| Week of | Average rate |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | 16.09¢/kWh |
| Apr 20 | 16.00¢/kWh |
| Apr 27 | 16.00¢/kWh |
| May 4 | 16.01¢/kWh |
| May 11 | 16.01¢/kWh |
| May 18 | 16.01¢/kWh |
| May 25 | 15.96¢/kWh |
| Jun 1 | 16.07¢/kWh |
| Jun 8 | 16.07¢/kWh |
| Jun 15 | 15.97¢/kWh |
| Jun 22 | 15.94¢/kWh |
| Jun 29 | 15.90¢/kWh |
| Jul 6 | 15.84¢/kWh |
| Jul 13 | 15.84¢/kWh |
| Jul 20 | 15.61¢/kWh |
| Jul 27 | 15.31¢/kWh |
| Aug 3 | 15.26¢/kWh |
| Aug 10 | 15.22¢/kWh |
36 months
| Week of | Average rate |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| Apr 20 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| Apr 27 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| May 4 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| May 11 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| May 18 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| May 25 | 16.98¢/kWh |
| Jun 1 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jun 8 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jun 15 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jun 22 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jun 29 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jul 6 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jul 13 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jul 20 | 17.12¢/kWh |
| Jul 27 | 16.58¢/kWh |
| Aug 3 | 16.54¢/kWh |
| Aug 10 | 16.54¢/kWh |
What moves these numbers
Retail electricity rates track wholesale power and natural gas prices, so they often rise heading into summer and ease during the shoulder months. A rate change here does not affect an existing Frontier Utilities contract — a fixed-rate plan is locked for its term.
Areas that Frontier Utilities Serves
Below are some of the utility service areas and cities that Frontier Utilities serves:
AEP North Texas is a subsidiary of AEP Texas, a Texas based company serving around one million meters across 97,000 square miles of territory. It began operation as a Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) under AEP Texas in 1997, serving primarily West Texans.
AEP Central Texas is a subsidiary of AEP Texas, a Texas based company serving around one million meters across 97,000 square miles of territory. It began operation as a Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) under AEP in 1997, serving primarily South Texans.
Oncor is the largest Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) in Texas, founded in 1912 and headquartered in Dallas. It serves more than 3.5 million meters in North, Central, and West Texas, maintaining 143,000 miles of distribution lines in the state.
CenterPoint is the second largest Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) in Texas, initially founded as a part of HL&P in 1882 and starting operation as its own company in 2003. It is headquartered in downtown Houston, serving electricity to around 2.8 million customers in the Greater Houston area.
Texas New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) is a Texas based Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP), which provides electricity to 270,000+ homes. It began operations in 1935, and became a Texas-only business in 2008.
Frontier Utilities Rates in Major Texas Cities
Each city page compares Frontier Utilities against every other provider serving that market, using that market's local delivery rates.
Frontier Utilities plan types and contract terms
Frontier Utilities sells 55 plans across 2 plan types. The type matters more than the headline rate — it decides whether your bill is predictable, and what happens when your contract ends.
Fixed-rate plans
Your per-kWh energy charge is locked for the whole contract term, so summer and winter price spikes don't reach your bill. The trade is an early termination fee if you leave before the term ends.
Best for
Households that want a predictable bill and expect to stay put for the full term.
Bill credit plans
You get a credit applied to your bill once monthly usage crosses a set threshold, effectively lowering your rate. Miss the threshold and the credit disappears, so the bill jumps.
Best for
Households with steady, higher usage who can reliably clear the credit threshold each month.
How to sign up for service with Frontier Utilities
About five minutes online, free through Gatby. You need your service address and, for some plans, a recent bill or account number.
Check availability
Enter your ZIP to confirm Frontier Utilities serves your delivery area and to see your address-specific rate.
Choose a plan
Match the term and usage tier to your household. Read the EFL's 500 and 2,000 kWh columns, not just the headline.
Enroll online
Name, address, start date — about five minutes. A deposit may apply based on a quick credit check.
Switch on your next meter read
Pick your start date at signup. Typically 1–7 business days, with no outage and no technician visit.
Switching mid-contract
If you are inside a fixed term with your current provider, check that early termination fee first. When the annual saving beats the fee, switching early still wins — our rate check does that arithmetic against your actual bill.
Moving into a new home
Moving is the cleanest time to switch: no contract to break, no fee. Start the enrollment 5–10 days before your move-in date so service is live when you arrive.
How we get paid, and why it does not change this page
Frontier Utilities pays Gatby a commission when a customer enrolls through us. The rate you see is the rate Frontier Utilities charges customers who sign up direct — we do not mark it up. Gatby is a PUCT-licensed broker (BR230236), independent of every provider listed. Licensing
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