Compare Electricity Rates in Dallas, TX
Shop electricity rates in Dallas starting at [Lowest Rate Short Code] per kWh.
Dallas sits entirely inside Oncor's North Texas delivery territory, which means every household in the city can choose its retail electricity provider while the wires, meter and outage response stay with Oncor no matter who you buy from. This page compares the plans available today, shows what a typical Dallas home actually pays, and explains which plan type fits which household.
Best-Value Electricity Plans and Rates in Dallas
Power Wizard has rates in Dallas ranging from [Lowest Rate Short Code] to [Highest Rate Short Code] per kWh. Our electricity experts pick one plan for each of the three ways Dallas homes actually use power.
Renders as — snapshot, September 11 2026
Best overall in Dallas
Fixed rate, 12 months, no usage threshold to hit.
View planBest for high usage
Bill-credit plan for homes consistently above 2,000 kWh.
View planBest for low usage
No minimum-usage fee, suited to apartments and smaller homes.
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Dallas Electricity Rate Comparison ([Month/Year])
Rates change often and vary by provider, plan, usage and ZIP code. Some plans carry usage tiers, base fees or bill credits that change what you actually pay, so the advertised rate is only part of the picture. The Electricity Facts Label is where each plan's full cost structure is set out, and the figures below are based on average usage patterns rather than your own.
Renders as — snapshot, September 11 2026
| Provider | Plan | Term | Rate / kWh | Est. energy cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 mo | 10.9¢ | $109.00 |
| 4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12 mo | 11.2¢ | $112.00 |
| Rhythm Energy | Simply Fixed 12 | 12 mo | 11.6¢ | $116.00 |
| BKV Energy | Bluebonnet 12 | 12 mo | 11.9¢ | $119.00 |
| Energy Texas | Yee-Haw 12 | 12 mo | 12.3¢ | $123.00 |
Updated September 11, 2026 for ZIP 75201. Pricing and plan offerings are subject to change. Estimates are based on 1,000 kWh average usage.
The rate above covers the electricity itself. Oncor charges separately to deliver it: [Base Charge Short Code] a month plus [Energy Charge Short Code] per kWh, which every Dallas home pays on any plan.
Why this sentence matters: the column above is energy-only, covering the electricity itself rather than the full bill. Labelling it “Est. energy cost” and adding the delivery-charge sentence makes that basis explicit, so the figure reads correctly next to the all-in averages elsewhere on the page. [VERIFY — an all-in bill column inside the table component is the permanent fix and is a platform build item. The relabel plus this sentence is the copy-level remedy.]
Dallas Electricity Market Update, [Month/Year]
The move tracks late-summer demand in the ERCOT North zone, where Dallas cooling load peaks through September before easing in October.
What to do this month. If your contract ends before December, lock a fixed rate now rather than waiting. If it runs past February, wait for the shoulder season in October and November, when demand falls and rates typically follow.
Key Takeaways About Electricity Rates in Dallas
- As of [Month/Year], the lowest Dallas rates on our marketplace start at [Lowest Rate Short Code] on the energy portion.
- A typical Dallas home pays $000 a month, at an average all-in rate of [Average Short Code Number].
- Oncor delivers power to every home in Dallas regardless of which provider you choose.
- Consider contract length, customer service and renewable options alongside price.
- Shopping in a lower-demand season, like spring or fall, usually lands a better rate.
What Should You Pay for Electricity in Dallas?
A typical Dallas home uses about 0000 kWh a month and pays around $000 at today's average all-in rate of [Average Short Code Number] per kWh. Rates here start at [Lowest Rate Short Code], so anything in the lower half of that range is a good rate in Dallas right now.
That is 0% against the Texas average of $0000 a year, and 0% against the national average of $000.
Renders as — from Power Wizard's own Dallas cost data, September 11 2026
A typical Dallas home uses about 1,033 kWh a month and pays around $147.64 at today's average all-in rate of 15.04¢ per kWh. Rates here start at 10.9¢, so anything in the lower half of that range is a good rate in Dallas right now.
That is 20.70% below the Texas average of $2,113.33 a year, and 16.40% below the national average of $2,088.70.
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| Home size | Typical monthly usage | Expected monthly bill | Where to look |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment or 1 to 2 bedrooms | [VERIFY — usable only if the average-apartment-bill figure resolves by city. It is currently Texas-wide, and a statewide number in a Dallas table labels state data as local.] | the “Best for low usage” card above | |
| 3 bedrooms | 0000 kWh | $000 | the “Best overall in Dallas” card above |
| 4 or more bedrooms | [VERIFY — not yet sourced. Ship the opening sentence alone rather than inventing the outer rows.] | the “Best for high usage” card above | |
The final column deliberately does not name a recommended plan. A plan named in running prose has no placeholder behind it and would contradict the live table on this same page.
What is Dallas's Average Electricity Rate?
Providers display rates at three standard usage levels so plans can be compared consistently.
Any reference to these figures reads “Average Marketplace Rate”, never just “Average Rate”. Power Wizard averages the plans in its marketplace, not the entire Texas market.
Types of Electricity Plans You'll See in Dallas
Fixed-Rate Plans
A fixed-rate plan locks your price per kWh for the whole contract term, so a hot Dallas summer changes how much you use but not what you pay per unit. Unlike a bill-credit plan, there is no monthly usage target to hit.
Best for: most households, renters, and anyone who wants a predictable rate without tracking usage.
Not a good fit if: you consistently use 2,000 kWh or more, where a bill-credit plan usually delivers a lower effective rate.
Time-of-Use Plans
These plans give you free electricity during a set window, and the plan name tells you which one: nights, weekends, or three-day weekends. The free hours are paid for by a higher rate the rest of the time, so the plan only works if you can move real usage into the window.
Best for: households that can run laundry, the dishwasher and EV charging inside the free window.
Not a good fit if: someone is home using power through the day, where the higher daytime rate outweighs the free hours.
Bill and Usage Credit Plans
These plans apply a credit to your bill in any month your usage clears the plan's threshold, which the Electricity Facts Label states. Clear it and the effective rate is among the lowest available anywhere on this page. Miss it and you pay the full rate with no credit at all.
Best for: homes that cleared the threshold in at least 10 of the last 12 months.
Not a good fit if: your usage drops in the mild months, since one missed month can erase several months of savings.
No-Deposit and Prepaid Plans
You pay into a balance before you use the electricity, with no deposit and no credit check. Service continues as long as that balance holds.
Best for: renters, movers and anyone who would rather not put down a deposit or have their credit checked to get connected.
Not a good fit if: you want to set the bill up and forget it, since a balance that runs out can disconnect service with little notice.
Renewable and Green Energy Plans
Every plan below is matched with 100% renewable generation. Your home draws the same electricity from the same grid either way; the provider buys renewable credits to match what you use.
Best for: shoppers who want their usage matched with renewable generation and still want a locked rate.
Not a good fit if: you expect renewable matching to lower your bill, which it does not.
Solar Buyback Plans
If you have rooftop solar, these plans credit you for the electricity you export back to the grid. The pairing that determines your annual bill is the import rate set against the export credit, and the Electricity Facts Label states both.
Best for: homeowners whose system regularly produces more than the home consumes.
Not a good fit if: you lease your panels, or your system was sized to offset only part of your usage.
Variable-Rate Plans
A variable-rate plan has no locked rate. Your price per kWh moves with the wholesale market every month, so it can sit below a fixed rate through mild weather and climb sharply during a Dallas summer or a winter freeze. We almost never recommend one.
Best for: a short bridge between contracts, for shoppers who can absorb a high bill if the market moves against them.
Not a good fit if: you need a predictable bill, or you would be exposed through a summer, when demand and prices peak together.
Dallas's Best Electricity Companies Ranked
Because Texas deregulated its retail electricity market, Dallas households buy their electricity from a retail provider rather than from the utility that delivers it. These are the providers our scoring places highest for Dallas homes right now.
| Electricity company | Good fit for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy | Shoppers who want the lowest fixed rate on the board with renewable matching included | 5.0 |
| 4Change Energy | High-usage homes comfortable tracking a monthly bill-credit threshold | 4.9 |
| Rhythm Energy | Anyone who wants app-based usage tracking and no-surprise billing | 4.8 |
| BKV Energy | Shoppers who want flat, jargon-free pricing with no minimum-usage fee | 4.8 |
| Energy Texas | Customers who prefer a Texas-based provider with local phone support | 4.7 |
[VERIFY — this roster must be generated from the live Dallas marketplace at ZIP 75201 at build time, not hand-maintained. Rows above are drawn from the current live page's roster as an illustration, and every provider shown must be confirmed purchasable at 75201 and present on the approved partner list.]
Other providers serving Dallas: APG&E, Companion Energy, Express Energy, Veteran Energy, Octopus Energy, Chariot Energy, Constellation, TXU Energy, Atlantex Power, CleanSky Energy, Payless Power.
Rates and availability vary street by street, so compare the plans actually available at your address before you choose.
Ratings are based on Power Wizard's internal scoring methodology and customer experience benchmarks. Provider features and availability vary within Dallas.
How to Switch Electricity Providers in Dallas
- Enter your Dallas ZIP code to see the plans available at your address.
- Filter by contract term, provider, renewable content and plan type.
- Read the Electricity Facts Label for the plan's full cost structure.
- Sign up online or by phone. Your new provider handles the switch, and your power never goes off.
You can shop around and switch providers at the end of your contract. Early termination fees may apply if you leave early, but they do not apply if you are moving, even if your contract has not been fulfilled, and they do not apply to anyone in the last two weeks of their contract.
What to Weigh Before You Choose a Plan in Dallas
Know your actual usage. The right plan for your Dallas home starts with knowing how much power you use. Your past bills carry the figure, and it matters more than the rate you sign.
Contracts and cancellation fees. Many plans carry a term with an early termination fee. Decide whether you are buying flexibility or rate stability before you commit, and read the term length on the EFL.
Customer service. A low rate is worth less if support is poor, from billing questions to plan changes. Power Wizard publishes customer service scores alongside each provider so you can see what to expect.
The fine print. Base fees and minimum-usage charges can raise a bill well above what the advertised rate suggests. Review the Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
Dallas Electricity Provider vs. Utility
Your provider sells you the plan and sends the bill. The utility delivers the power over the poles and wires, and it is assigned by address. In Dallas that utility is Oncor Electric Delivery, and you cannot switch it no matter which provider you choose.
- Monthly base charge: [Base Charge Short Code]
- Per-kWh delivery fee: [Energy Charge Short Code]
Reporting a Power Outage in Dallas
Your retail electricity provider cannot restore your service. Outages are Oncor's responsibility, whoever you buy your electricity from.
Oncor is the only Texas utility with a published text-to-report shortcode, so texting is the fastest route during a widespread event. Oncor crews cover the wider DFW metro, so restoration is prioritised across the region rather than city by city.
Electricity Plans for Dallas Businesses
Dallas businesses can shop the same deregulated market, from a storefront in Deep Ellum to a showroom in the Dallas Design District or an office along the North Dallas Tollway corridor. Commercial plans include fixed-rate, market-indexed and renewable options, and larger accounts often come with custom rate structures, a dedicated account manager and usage monitoring tools. Compare business electricity plans to see what is available for your address and load profile.
Dallas Electricity FAQs
What is a good electricity rate in Dallas right now?
Anything in the lower half of the range between the marketplace's lowest rate, [Lowest Rate Short Code], and the Dallas average of [Average Short Code Number] is a good rate right now. Keep in mind that every plan also carries Oncor's delivery charges, so a very low energy rate is a smaller saving than it first looks.
Is 15 cents per kWh a good rate in Dallas?
No, but it is not a bad one either. 15 cents is almost exactly the Dallas average all-in rate of [Average Short Code Number], so a household paying it is paying about what everyone else pays. The lowest rates on the Power Wizard marketplace currently start at [Lowest Rate Short Code], meaningfully below that average, which is where the saving actually is.
What are the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas?
The cheapest plan in Dallas right now is [Lowest Plan Short Code], with marketplace rates ranging from [Lowest Rate Short Code] to [Highest Rate Short Code] per kWh. The cheapest plans are usually bill-credit plans, which only beat a fixed rate if your usage clears the threshold every month.
Why is my Dallas electricity bill suddenly so high?
The most common cause is a contract that ended and rolled onto a variable rate, which is also the most expensive. The other two are usage rising with summer cooling demand, and a change to Oncor's regulated delivery charges, which every Dallas home pays on any plan.
Can I get electricity in Dallas with bad credit or no deposit?
Yes. Prepaid electricity plans in Dallas connect service with no credit check and no deposit. The trade-off is honest: the rate is usually higher than a comparable fixed plan, and service can be disconnected with little notice if the balance runs out.
What's the average electricity bill in Dallas?
$000 per month, roughly $0000 a year, based on average usage patterns for the city. See average Dallas electricity costs for the full breakdown.
How much electricity do Dallas residents normally use?
0000 kWh a month, about 0000 kWh a year.
How does Dallas's weather impact my energy bill?
Summer cooling load from July through September drives the annual peak for most Dallas homes. The second pressure point is winter, where freeze events in the ERCOT North zone push both demand and wholesale prices up at the same time, which is what makes a variable-rate plan risky here.
Which energy provider is best for Dallas homes?
There is no single best provider, because the right one depends on how much power you use and what you value. Of the providers serving Dallas, Gexa Energy currently scores highest overall, 4Change Energy suits high-usage homes, and Rhythm Energy is the pick for app-based usage tracking. Enter your ZIP code to compare what is actually available at your address.
Electricity Rates in Cities Near Dallas
Dallas is deliberately excluded from its own nearby-cities list. All six links confirmed live on September 11, 2026.