Fort Worth Electricity Rates & Plans: Compare by Real Usage
Compare plans in Fort Worth by estimated monthly cost at your usage, with Oncor delivery charges included.
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Fort Worth is a major deregulated market in Oncor territory with broad plan availability. Usage can vary across housing stock and seasons, so ranking plans by estimated monthly cost at your own kWh profile is key.
Fort Worth tends to be slightly warmer and drier than Dallas, which means similar cooling costs but with air conditioning running fewer total hours per year due to lower nighttime humidity.
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth
Fort Worth has a distinctly different character than Dallas, with less high-rise density and a strong tradition of single-family ownership. Much of the housing stock consists of 1950s–1980s ranch-style homes in Eastside and Southside neighborhoods, newer developments in the Alliance Corridor and far west Fort Worth, and Mid-Century Modern homes in the Cultural District area.
Local planning angle for Fort Worth
Fort Worth homes can span very different usage ranges by neighborhood and home type, making one-size benchmark comparisons less reliable.
Why Fort Worth Residents Compare Electricity Plans
Fort Worth residents compare electricity plans because the city's open-plains climate creates usage patterns different from humid East Texas markets. The combination of dry summer heat and sharp winter cold fronts can make plan structures calibrated for Gulf Coast usage behave differently in Tarrant County, making usage-level comparisons especially valuable.
Who Delivers Electricity in Fort Worth
Oncor (your delivery utility)
Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers, and meters in Fort Worth. 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 Tarrant County, regardless of retail provider. TrueBill includes these charges in every estimate.
Review Oncor TDSP delivery charges and service-area details →Typical Electricity Usage in Fort Worth
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth seasonal ranges and Oncor service-area usage patterns.
Seasonal Usage & Weather in Fort Worth
Monthly Usage Patterns
Fort Worth usage typically runs 1,100–1,800 kWh in peak summer months. The city experiences slightly drier heat than Dallas, which can mean somewhat shorter AC runtimes despite similar temperature peaks. Winter usage typically runs 700–1,200 kWh, with demand spikes possible during cold fronts that push through the open plains west of the city.
How Fort Worth's Weather Affects Your Bill
Fort Worth's location on the open plains west of Dallas means exposure to intense summer sun and dry southwestern winds that frequently push temperatures above 100°F. Strong cold fronts dropping down from Canada in winter can send temperatures from 70°F to below 20°F within hours, temporarily spiking heating loads in ways that South Texas rarely experiences.
Top Electricity Plans in Fort Worth (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 Fort Worth
Plans ranked at a single benchmark may not reflect your expected monthly usage pattern.
Bill credits and minimum usage terms may fit some households and may not fit others.
Compare plans using all-in estimates that include Oncor delivery charges, not supply-only figures.
Term length and ETF provisions may change over time and should be confirmed with the provider.
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.