Dallas Electricity Rates & Plans in Oncor Territory
Compare plans in Dallas by estimated monthly cost at your usage, with Oncor delivery charges included.
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Dallas is one of the largest deregulated electricity markets in Texas, and shoppers comparing Dallas electricity rates can choose from dozens of retail light companies in Oncor territory. Because usage varies dramatically across housing types and seasons, the best electricity rates in Dallas depend on your actual monthly kWh, not just advertised benchmark pricing. Plans should be compared by estimated monthly cost at your own usage levels, including Oncor delivery charges and any bill-credit thresholds.
Dallas has wide housing diversity; downtown condos may use 600 kWh monthly while large suburban homes in North Dallas use 2,000+ kWh in summer. Comparing at your actual usage is especially important here.
Dallas 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 usage | Cheapest rate | Average rate | Cheapest est. bill | Average est. bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 11.8¢/kWh | 15.4¢/kWh | $59/mo | $77/mo |
| 1,000 kWh | 7.1¢/kWh | 14.3¢/kWh | $71/mo | $143/mo |
| 2,000 kWh | 11.2¢/kWh | 14.2¢/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. Oncor delivery charges are identical across the territory, so these rates apply to Dallas addresses served by Oncor. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.
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Provider Rates on the Oncor Grid This Week
Lowest and average all-in rates per provider at 1,000 kWh, from the snapshot for the week of July 20, 2026.
| Provider | Plans | Lowest rate | Avg rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 6 | 7.10¢ | 12.05¢ |
| Chariot Energy | 6 | 7.25¢ | 11.41¢ |
| Discount Power | 4 | 8.36¢ | 13.15¢ |
| JUST ENERGY | 7 | 9.72¢ | 13.05¢ |
| TARA ENERGY | 7 | 11.03¢ | 13.31¢ |
| AMIGO ENERGY | 5 | 11.43¢ | 16.70¢ |
| TRUE POWER | 3 | 11.75¢ | 12.41¢ |
| Budget Power | 5 | 11.84¢ | 12.34¢ |
| Octopus Energy | 3 | 12.00¢ | 18.33¢ |
| VARSITY ENERGY LLC | 1 | 12.03¢ | 12.03¢ |
Rates are EFL average prices at 1,000 kWh including Oncor delivery charges. This is territory-level data — identical for every city on the Oncor grid, because providers price by TDSP territory, not by city. Full history on the Texas rate history page.
Typical Homes in Dallas
Dallas has remarkable housing diversity, from downtown lofts and Uptown high-rise condos to 1940s–1960s ranch homes in East Dallas and Oak Cliff, and large 2,500–4,000+ sq ft homes in North Dallas, Preston Hollow, and Lake Highlands. Urban core apartments may use 600 kWh monthly while large North Dallas homes regularly exceed 2,000 kWh in summer, making single-benchmark comparisons especially misleading in this market.
How to Compare Dallas Electricity Plans
Comparing electricity plans in Dallas effectively means going beyond the advertised headline rate. Start with your actual monthly kWh usage from a recent bill — downtown apartment renters using 600 kWh and North Dallas homeowners using 2,000 kWh need different plan structures. Next, compare plans using estimated monthly cost that includes Oncor delivery charges, not just the energy supply rate. Pay close attention to bill-credit thresholds, minimum usage fees, and provider base charges, since each can change your total cost at different usage levels. Evaluate contract length and early termination fee terms against how long you plan to stay in your current home. Finally, confirm all plan details directly with the provider before enrolling, since offer terms and pricing can change.
Local planning angle for Dallas
Dallas includes both low-usage urban units and high-usage suburban homes. The same advertised plan can behave very differently across these patterns.
Why Dallas Residents Compare Electricity Plans
Dallas residents compare plans because the city's housing diversity creates vastly different usage profiles across neighborhoods—an Uptown studio and a North Dallas five-bedroom home need completely different plan structures. Dallas's occasional winter demand spikes also make fixed-rate plan term selection more important than in consistently warm Texas markets.
Who Delivers Electricity in Dallas
Oncor (your delivery utility)
Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers, and meters in Dallas. They handle outages and infrastructure, but they do not sell electricity plans. You choose a retail provider separately, and Oncor delivers the power regardless of which provider you pick.
Oncor's delivery charges are the same for every customer in Dallas County, regardless of retail provider. TrueBill includes these charges in every estimate.
Review Oncor TDSP delivery charges and service-area details →Dallas customers in the Oncor service area can compare Oncor service area electricity plans from competing retail providers. Oncor handles the poles, wires, and delivery infrastructure — you choose the supply plan separately.
Typical Electricity Usage in Dallas
Dallas homes often use significantly more electricity during summer cooling months than during the rest of the year.
That seasonal swing changes plan economics: bill credits, minimum usage fees, and usage-based pricing can behave very differently as monthly usage moves up and down.
TrueBill ranks plans using your actual usage profile whenever possible instead of relying only on the standard 1,000 kWh benchmark.
Estimated profile derived from Dallas seasonal ranges and Oncor service-area usage patterns.
Seasonal Usage & Weather in Dallas
Monthly Usage Patterns
Dallas usage peaks from June through September at 1,200–2,000 kWh for typical homes. Spring and fall bring significant relief at 700–1,000 kWh. Winter usage runs 700–1,200 kWh, with occasional cold snap spikes when North Texas experiences severe winter weather.
How Dallas's Weather Affects Your Bill
Dallas experiences both extreme summer heat (100°F+ regularly) and occasional severe winter events. The 2021 winter storm demonstrated how Dallas winter demand can spike sharply during cold snaps, a bidirectional demand risk that differs from South Texas markets and makes fixed-rate plan term selection more consequential than in consistently warm-weather cities.
Top Electricity Plans in Dallas (Ranked by Real Monthly Cost)
Plans below are ranked by estimated total bill including Oncor delivery charges. Enter your actual monthly kWh for personalized results and confirm final details with the provider.
| # | Plan | Provider | Rate (1,000 kWh) | Est. bill (1,000 kWh) | Term | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimpleSaver 12 | AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 7.1¢/kWh | $71/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee |
| 2 | GridPlus 12 | CHARIOT ENERGY | 7.2¢/kWh | $72/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $15 cancel fee |
| 3 | Rhythm Max Saver 12 | RHYTHM | 7.7¢/kWh | $82/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 4 | The Lone Saver Plus 12 | Energy Texas | 7.7¢/kWh | $82/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 5 | Bill Credit Bundle 13 | Discount Power | 8.4¢/kWh | $84/mo | 13 mo | Credit 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.
What to Check Before Picking a Plan in Dallas
A plan that appears competitive at 1,000 kWh may not be competitive at 600 or 2,000 kWh.
Bill credits may fit stable usage profiles and may not fit variable monthly usage.
Tiered rates, base charges, and minimum usage fees should be evaluated together in total estimated cost.
Offer terms may change over time; confirm final details with the provider before enrolling.
TrueBill factors these plan structures into every estimate. Plan terms can change, so confirm details with the provider before enrolling.
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Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.