Available Power Plans in Odessa

Lone Star Energy is one of several electricity companies in Odessa. As the Retail Electricity Provider (REP), we offer a range of electricity plans that you can choose from for your home. However, the electricity is delivered to Odessa by Oncor. The Transmission and Distribution Utility for most of Texas, Oncor is responsible for maintaining power lines and ensuring the power reaches your home. They are also who you would contact to report a power outage or downed line. As your REP, you would reach out to us to make payments or for billing questions.

Odessa, like about 85% of Texas, is part of the deregulated electricity market. This means that consumers like you have the power to choose from the many power plans offered by the electricity companies that serve your community. More choice and flexibility allow you to pick the provider that has the best customer service and power plans that match your lifestyle.

If you live in Odessa, you know that summers tend to be long and hot while winters are brief but cold. Because the weather can be extreme throughout the year, the best way you can save money on your electricity bill in Odessa is by limiting your power use in the summer and winter. Here are a few steps you can take to lower your electricity bill:

• In the summer, keep your air conditioner set to 78 degrees. This is the optimal temperature for cost savings and personal comfort.
• Ensure that your doors and windows have proper weather stripping to prevent unnecessary air leaks. This will help with your cooling and heating costs in the summer and winter.
• Unplug your electronics when you aren’t using them and turn off lights and fans in rooms that you aren’t in.
• Make sure to get your HVAC system inspected and maintained well before the heat of summer and the chill of winter sets in. Additionally, make sure to change your air filters at least once every 30 to 60 days. Clogged air filters may cause systems to use up to 15% more electricity, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
• Keep your window shades closed during the day in the summer to prevent added heat from the sun. Opening them in the winter can be a great way to save on your heating costs, however.
• In the winter, switch your ceiling fans to spin clockwise and run them at low speed. This will help them circulate warm air and reduce your need to run your heater.
• Installing solar panels can help you save on your electricity costs as well. With an average of 256 sunny days per year, compared to the U.S. average of 205, Odessa is a uniquely great place for solar.

Because Odessa is among the many cities in Texas that are part of the state’s deregulated energy market, it’s very easy to switch power companies here. If you switch to Lone Star Energy, all you need to do is enroll in your plan of choice with us and we’ll contact your current provider to ensure the switch happens without any interruptions to your service. If you do switch before your contract term ends, you may have to pay an early termination fee to your old power company. Switching to Lone Star Energy only takes a few minutes. Visit our enrollment page, enter your zip code and click Continue, choose one of our Odessa electricity plans and provide your other details and we’ll handle the rest.

As the Transmission and Distribution Utility for Odessa, Oncor is responsible for maintaining power lines and ensuring reliable delivery of electricity to your home. If you are experiencing a power outage or need to report downed power lines or any other hazards or issues, you can reach them here.