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Oncor Delivery Charges, Rates & Service Area

Dallas-Fort Worth, North and Central Texas. Compare every retail provider on Oncor's grid by estimated monthly cost.

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Oncor Territory — Live Plan Data
170
Active plans
in this territory
44
Providers competing
retail electricity providers
7.1¢/kWh
Cheapest rate
at 1,000 kWh
13.7¢/kWh
Average rate
avg bill $137/mo

Based on active plans with valid pricing. Refreshed every 6 hours. Confirm current rates with the provider before enrolling.

Oncor Electric Delivery is the largest transmission and distribution utility in Texas, serving over 10 million customers across a 91,000-square-mile area. If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Central Texas, or many parts of West Texas, Oncor maintains the wires that deliver your electricity, regardless of which retail provider you choose.

Important: Oncor is your TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider), not your retail electricity provider. Oncor delivers electricity to your home and maintains the power lines, but it does not sell electricity plans. You compare and choose your plan from licensed retail electricity providers (REPs) who compete within the Oncor service area.

Oncor Delivery Charges

Oncor's delivery charges are regulated by the Texas Public Utility Commission and are the same for every customer at a given address, regardless of which retail provider you choose. As of July 2026, charges are a fixed monthly base charge of about $4 plus a per-kWh delivery charge of about 6.1 cents. That means delivery adds roughly $35 to a 500 kWh month, $65 to a 1,000 kWh month, and $126 to a 2,000 kWh month. These amounts are included in every TrueBill plan estimate.

TrueBill includes Oncor delivery charges in every plan estimate. Many comparison sites show only the energy supply rate, which understates what you actually pay. The monthly cost you see on TrueBill already includes both the energy charge and the Oncor delivery fee.

Current Oncor Residential Delivery Charges

Oncor delivery charges have both fixed and usage-based components. All amounts are regulated by the Texas PUC and are identical regardless of which retail provider you choose.

ComponentWhat You Pay
Fixed monthly charge$4.06/month
Delivery charge per kWh6.12¢/kWh
Delivery total at 500 kWh$34.66/month
Delivery total at 1,000 kWh$65.26/month
Delivery total at 2,000 kWh$126.45/month
Regulated byTexas Public Utility Commission (PUC)
Same for every provider?Yes — identical regardless of REP

As stated on 147 active plan Electricity Facts Labels captured through July 21, 2026. Delivery rates change only with PUC-approved tariff updates; the EFL for any plan you enroll in is the authoritative source.

Recent Oncor Delivery Charge Updates

Oncor's most recent comprehensive rate case (Docket 53601) was resolved in 2024, resulting in modest residential delivery charge adjustments approved by the PUCT. Oncor also files periodic Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) interim tariff updates throughout the year as infrastructure investment occurs. All current PUCT-approved rates are published in Oncor's tariff documents at oncor.com.

Oncor Territory Electricity Rates — July 2026

In the week of July 20, 2026, 151 standard-priced plans from 43 providers were on the market in Oncor territory. At 1,000 kWh, the cheapest works out to 7.1¢/kWh all-in (about $71 for the month), and the territory average is 14.3¢/kWh — down 0.1¢ vs the week of June 22, 2026. All figures include Oncor delivery charges.

Monthly usageCheapest rateAverage rateCheapest est. billAverage est. bill
500 kWh11.8¢/kWh15.4¢/kWh$59/mo$77/mo
1,000 kWh7.1¢/kWh14.3¢/kWh$71/mo$143/mo
2,000 kWh11.2¢/kWh14.2¢/kWh$224/mo$285/mo

Standard-priced plans in the Oncor service territory tracked in the TrueBill database, weekly snapshot from July 20, 2026. Rate = estimated all-in monthly bill (energy + Oncor delivery charges) divided by usage — the same average-price definition the Electricity Facts Label uses. Time-of-use and free-period plans are excluded from rate figures. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.

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Oncor is responsible for the physical delivery of electricity: maintaining power lines, transformers, substations, and meters. They respond to outages and maintain infrastructure. They do not sell electricity plans; that is done by licensed retail electricity providers (REPs) who compete for your business.

Oncor Service Territory

Oncor's service area covers 91,000 square miles across North, Central, and West Texas — the largest TDSP footprint in the state. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Rockwall, and Ellis counties) makes up the densest portion of the territory. Oncor also covers the Austin suburbs in Williamson County (Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and Hutto), the greater Waco metro, and a vast expanse of West Texas including Midland-Odessa, Abilene, San Angelo, and surrounding rural counties. The territory stretches from Wichita Falls in the north to the San Antonio suburbs in the south.

Oncor Grid Infrastructure

Oncor operates over 140,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines, approximately 1,400 substations, and more than 3 million smart meters — the most in Texas. The network spans dense urban neighborhoods in DFW to extremely remote ranch land in West Texas. Oncor has invested in automated switching equipment and storm response technology following major weather events including Winter Storm Uri in 2021, which drove significant grid modernization commitments across the ERCOT market.

Reporting Outages in the Oncor Area

Phone
888-313-4747
Online
oncor.com/outages

Oncor's 24/7 outage reporting line is staffed around the clock. You can also report and track outages at oncor.com/outages or through the Oncor Mobile App (iOS and Android). The interactive outage map shows current outages by area and estimated restoration times. Your retail provider cannot restore power — outage response is handled solely by Oncor.

Cities and Areas Served by Oncor

The following communities receive electricity delivery from Oncor Electric Delivery:

  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
  • Plano
  • Frisco
  • McKinney
  • Irving
  • Garland
  • Grand Prairie
  • Mesquite
  • Austin (parts)
  • Round Rock
  • Cedar Park
  • Georgetown
  • Leander
  • Pflugerville
  • Hutto
  • Kyle
  • San Marcos
  • Waco
  • Midland
  • Odessa

Compare Plans on the Oncor Grid by Estimated Monthly Cost

Browse current retail electricity plans in the Oncor service territory. Enter your monthly kWh for personalized rankings.

Top 5 of 150 active plans in the Oncor service territory, ranked by estimated monthly bill at 1,000 kWh — the same deterministic ranking used in the live comparison below. Snapshot as of July 22, 2026; plan data is refreshed from provider EFL filings multiple times daily.
#PlanProviderRate (1,000 kWh)Est. bill (1,000 kWh)TermFine print
1SimpleSaver 12AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC7.1¢/kWh$71/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee
2GridPlus 12CHARIOT ENERGY7.2¢/kWh$72/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $15 cancel fee
3Rhythm Max Saver 12RHYTHM7.7¢/kWh$82/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee
4The Lone Saver Plus 12Energy Texas7.7¢/kWh$82/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee
5Bill Credit Bundle 13Discount Power8.4¢/kWh$84/mo13 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee

Estimated bills include Oncordelivery charges. Confirm final pricing on the provider's Electricity Facts Label before enrolling. Use the interactive comparison below to rank all 150 plans at your own usage, or the full comparison tool.

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Estimates are informational and may change with provider updates or PUC-approved delivery charge changes. Confirm final EFL terms directly with the provider.

City Guides in the Oncor Area

Each city guide covers typical usage, plan structures to watch for, and current plans for that area.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oncor

What is an Oncor delivery charge?
An Oncor delivery charge is the fee you pay for the physical delivery of electricity to your home, covering power lines, transformers, meters, and outage restoration. As of July 2026 it includes a fixed monthly base charge of about $4 plus a per-kWh delivery charge of about 6.1 cents. These charges are regulated by the Texas Public Utility Commission and are the same for every customer in the Oncor service area, regardless of which retail provider you choose.
How do Oncor delivery charges affect my bill?
Oncor delivery charges make up a significant portion of your total monthly electricity bill — as of July 2026, roughly $35 at 500 kWh, $65 at 1,000 kWh, and $126 at 2,000 kWh. Because the fixed base charge is spread over more usage, the average delivery cost per kWh decreases slightly as usage increases. All TrueBill plan estimates include these delivery charges so you see the all-in cost, not just the energy supply rate.
Does Oncor sell electricity plans?
No. Oncor does not sell electricity plans. Oncor is the TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) that delivers electricity and maintains the grid infrastructure. To get an electricity plan, you must choose from licensed retail electricity providers (REPs) such as TXU, Reliant, Gexa, Rhythm, or Green Mountain. These REPs compete for your business within the Oncor service area, and you can switch between them at any time.
Why does Oncor appear on my electricity bill?
Oncor appears on your electricity bill because your retail provider passes through the regulated delivery charges set by Oncor. In Texas's deregulated market, your bill is split into two parts: the energy supply charge from your retail provider and the delivery charge from your TDSP (Oncor). Even though you chose a retail provider, Oncor still delivers the electricity and charges for that service. Your retail provider simply collects the Oncor charges and remits them.
Can I avoid Oncor delivery charges?
No. Oncor delivery charges are mandatory and cannot be avoided if you live in the Oncor service area. They are the same for every customer at a given address, regardless of which retail electricity provider you choose. Switching providers does not change your Oncor delivery charges. However, the energy supply portion of your bill is competitive, so comparing providers can still help you find a lower total estimated monthly cost.
Are Oncor delivery charges included in TrueBill estimates?
Yes. TrueBill includes Oncor delivery charges in every plan estimate for addresses in the Oncor service area. Many comparison sites show only the energy supply rate, which can make plans appear cheaper than they actually are. TrueBill calculates the all-in estimated monthly cost including both the energy charge and the regulated Oncor delivery charges, so you can compare plans on a more complete basis.
How do Oncor delivery charges affect 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh bills?
Oncor delivery charges scale with usage. As of July 2026, delivery adds roughly $35 to a 500 kWh monthly bill, roughly $65 at 1,000 kWh, and roughly $126 at 2,000 kWh. Because the fixed monthly base charge is spread over more usage, your average delivery cost per kWh decreases slightly as usage increases. These delivery charge amounts are included in every TrueBill plan comparison.
What cities are in the Oncor service area?
The Oncor service area covers most of North and Central Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, and parts of Austin suburbs including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Hutto, Kyle, and San Marcos. Oncor also serves Waco, Midland, and Odessa. If you're unsure whether your address is in the Oncor territory, you can enter your ZIP code on TrueBill and we'll identify your TDSP automatically.
Does Oncor set my electricity rate?
Oncor sets the delivery charge portion of your bill, which is regulated by the Texas PUC. However, the energy supply rate, which is the largest part of your bill, is set by the retail provider you choose. Switching providers does not change your delivery charges.
Who do I call for a power outage in the Oncor service area?
Call Oncor at 888-313-4747 or report outages at oncor.com. Outage restoration is handled by Oncor, not your retail provider. Your retail provider has no ability to restore power.
Can I switch electricity providers in the Oncor territory?
Yes. The Oncor service territory is fully deregulated. You can choose any licensed Texas retail electricity provider. Switching takes 1–3 business days and causes no service interruption.

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