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Shop electricity rates in Carrollton starting at [Lowest Rate Short Code] per kWh.
Most Carrollton homes are on Oncor’s lines and can choose their electricity provider. Some areas are served only by CoServ, an electric cooperative, and cannot switch, so check your address before you shop.
Power Wizard is an independent electricity marketplace offering clear and unbiased information. The companies featured do not influence our editorial process, even when we showcase their products.
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Power Wizard has rates in Carrollton 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 Carrollton homes actually use power.
9.0¢ / kWh
Octopus Energy Octopus Nova Lite 12. Twelve-month term, shown here as the card the fixed-rate, no-threshold rule would pick once the feed confirms which plans carry a usage threshold.
Choose Plan7.2¢ / kWh
APG&E SimpleSaver 9. Bill-credit structure: check the usage threshold on the Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Choose Plan14.1¢ / kWh
BKV Energy Lantana 15. A straight fixed price with no credit to chase, suited to apartments and smaller homes.
Choose Plan*These are plans picked by Power Wizard electricity experts based on pricing, customer experience, and other factors. Updated for ZIP Code 75006. Pricing and plan offerings for electricity providers are subject to change.
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Carrollton electricity rates change often, and they vary by provider, plan, usage and ZIP code. Some plans carry usage tiers, base fees or bill credits, so compare plans based on average usage patterns and read the Electricity Facts Label for the full cost structure before enrolling.
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E - SimpleSaver 9 | 7.2¢ | $72.00 | 9 mos. | 4.80 |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.00 | 12 mos. | 4.90 |
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.00 | 12 mos. | 5.00 |
| Companion Energy - Companion Savings + Benefits 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.00 | 12 mos. | 4.33 |
| Express Energy - Flash Value 12 | 7.6¢ | $76.00 | 12 mos. | 4.67 |
| Rhythm Energy - Rhythm Max Saver 12 | 7.6¢ | $76.10 | 12 mos. | 4.80 |
| Energy Texas - The Lone Saver Plus 12 | 7.6¢ | $76.10 | 12 mos. | 4.67 |
| Octopus Energy - Octopus Nova Lite 12 | 9.0¢ | $90.00 | 12 mos. | 4.75 |
| BKV Energy - Lantana 15 | 14.1¢ | $141.00 | 15 mos. | 4.80 |
*Updated for ZIP Code 75006. Pricing and plan offerings are subject to change. Monthly figures are based on 1,000 kWh usage and cover the energy portion only.
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 Carrollton home pays on any plan.
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North Texas is coming out of its cooling season, and offers posted in October and November usually reflect lower grid demand than the summer peak. What to do this month. If your contract ends between now and February, this is the window to compare and lock a fixed rate before winter demand returns. If it runs past spring, set a reminder 60 days out rather than switching early and paying a cancellation fee.
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A typical Carrollton home uses about [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_kwh" format="number" decimals="0"] kWh a month and pays around [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_cost"] 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 Carrollton right now.
That is [elec_state city="Carrollton" type="percentage_vs_state"] against the Texas average of [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_annual_cost"], and [elec_state city="Carrollton" type="percentage_vs_national"] against the national average of [elec_state city="Carrollton" type="national_annual_cost"].
That figure is a marketplace and usage average for Oncor-served homes. A specific home’s bill depends on its square footage, insulation and cooling load, and delivery charges apply on top of the energy rate on every plan. Homes on CoServ’s lines pay CoServ’s own rates, which this average does not describe.
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| Home size | Typical monthly usage | Expected monthly bill | Where to look |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment or 1-2 bedrooms | Pending | Pending | the “Best for low usage” card above |
| 3 bedrooms | [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_kwh" format="number" decimals="0"] kWh | [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_cost"] | the “Best overall in Carrollton” card above |
| 4 or more bedrooms | Not yet sourced | Not yet sourced | the “Best for high usage” card above |
The figures in the 3-bedroom row are the Carrollton city average, carried there as an interim. They are not specific to a 3-bedroom home. The shortcode family behind them resolves to city level only, so the apartment and 4-or-more-bedroom rows stay unpopulated rather than carry a number that is not theirs.
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Providers display rates at three standard usage levels so plans can be compared consistently.
| Monthly usage | Average Marketplace Rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | [VERIFY: value] |
| 1,000 kWh | 14.9¢ |
| 2,000 kWh | [VERIFY: value] |
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Average Marketplace Rate, Oncor: trailing 12 months
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Whether you rent a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Carrollton or own a home in Indian Creek, the plan type that fits depends on how much power your household uses and when.
A fixed-rate plan locks your price per kWh for the whole contract term, so a hot Carrollton 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.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type Fixed Rate Electricity Plans
These time-of-use 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.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type Free Nights Electricity
These bill credit 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.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type Bill Credit 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.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type No Deposit 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.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type Green Energy 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.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type Solar Buyback
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 Carrollton summer or a winter freeze. We almost never recommend one.
[Plan Type Shortcode]: plan type Month to Month Plans
Most of Carrollton is part of Texas’s deregulated electricity market, so you choose the company that sells you power, whether you call it your electricity provider or your light company, while Oncor delivers it.
Some of the most popular electricity providers on Power Wizard’s marketplace include APG&E, 4Change Energy, and Gexa Energy.
We evaluate electricity companies on customer service, online account tools, and plan options, weighing factors like how easy it is to manage your account and pay your bill, how clearly plan pricing is presented, and what real customers report about their experience.
| Electricity company | Best for | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| APG&E | Best for the lowest headline rate | 4.80 |
| 4Change Energy | Best for charitable giving | 4.90 |
| Gexa Energy | Best for renewable energy | 5.00 |
| Rhythm Energy | Best for transparent pricing | 4.80 |
| BKV Energy | Best for loyalty rewards | 4.80 |
| Electricity company | Good fit for | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus Energy | Homes with a smart thermostat or an EV charger | 4.75 |
| Energy Texas | Shoppers who want to try a provider before committing | 4.67 |
| Express Energy | Renters comparing low twelve-month fixed rates | 4.67 |
| Veteran Energy | Households that want their bill to support veteran causes | 4.67 |
| Companion Energy | Shoppers who want a fixed plan with member benefits included | 4.33 |
| Atlantex Power | First-time Texas shoppers who want plain guidance | 3.78 |
| CleanSky Energy | Households that can shift laundry and dishwashing to free-night hours | 3.60 |
| Payless Power | Households that need prepaid service with no deposit | 3.39 |
* Ratings are based on Power Wizard’s internal scoring methodology and customer experience benchmarks. Company features may vary by location in Carrollton. Enter your ZIP code to see available plans in your area.
These ratings are current at the time of writing and are subject to change.
It’s a good idea to check out these providers to see if their plans, pricing, and features fit your home’s power needs. Check your address to compare the plans available to you and find an option that works for you.
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You can shop around and switch providers at the end of your contract. ETFs may apply if you leave early. ETFs 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 electricity contract.
Pro tip. Carrollton’s demand peaks with the North Texas cooling season from June through September. Spring and fall bring the lowest rates because demand falls. Start shopping 60 to 90 days before your contract ends and schedule the switch for the day it expires.
Your provider sells you the plan. The utility delivers the power, and it is assigned by address rather than chosen.
Oncor Electric Delivery is the utility for most Carrollton addresses. It owns and maintains the poles, wires and meters and handles outage response, and you cannot switch it. In the areas served by CoServ, the cooperative both delivers and bills the power, so there is no retail provider to choose.
Oncor and TXU Energy are not the same company. Oncor delivers the power; TXU Energy is one of many retail providers. They were once part of the same company, which is why people still confuse them.
Oncor charges a regulated delivery fee that applies to every customer in its service area, so changing providers does not change it:
No retail plan can reduce these charges. They are approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and are updated a few times a year.
If your lights go out, your electricity provider can’t fix it. Call your utility instead: Oncor serves most of Carrollton, and CoServ serves some areas. If you’re not sure which one you have, check your last bill.
Oncor crews cover the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, so restoration times during a widespread storm depend on how many customers are affected across the region rather than on which provider you buy from.
From shops along Belt Line Road to warehouses in Valwood Industrial Park, Carrollton businesses run on very different load profiles. Restaurants around Downtown Carrollton and the historic square, and the grocers and restaurants of the Korean and Asian business district on Old Denton Road at the George Bush Turnpike, run long refrigeration and cooking hours, while distribution sites in Valwood Industrial Park run conveyors and climate control around the clock.
Commercial properties can shop for business electricity plans just as households do: fixed-rate, market-indexed and renewable options, often with perks such as volume pricing or consolidated invoicing. Business addresses are subject to the same Oncor and CoServ split, so check the address before you compare.
A typical Carrollton home uses about [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_kwh" format="number" decimals="0"] kWh a month and pays around [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_cost"] 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 Carrollton right now. Every plan also carries delivery charges on top of the energy rate, so a very low energy rate is a smaller saving than it looks.
[elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_monthly_cost"] per month, roughly [elec_stat city="Carrollton" type="city_annual_cost"] a year. That is a marketplace and usage average: a specific home’s bill depends on its size, insulation and how hard the air conditioning works through a North Texas summer.
No. Fifteen cents sits above Carrollton’s current Average Marketplace Rate of [Average Short Code Number], and well above the lowest rates available here today, which start at [Lowest Rate Short Code]. On a typical month that gap shows up directly in the bill.
The cheapest plan on the marketplace today is [Lowest Plan Short Code]. Rates run from [Lowest Rate Short Code] to [Highest Rate Short Code] per kWh. The cheapest plans are usually bill-credit plans, which only beat a straightforward fixed rate if your usage clears the plan’s threshold every month, so read the Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
The most common and most expensive cause is a contract that ended and rolled onto a variable month-to-month rate. After that: usage rising with the North Texas cooling season from June through September, or a change to the regulated Oncor delivery charges, which update a few times a year and apply on every plan.
There is no single best light company, because the right one depends on how your home uses power. Among the companies available in Carrollton today, APG&E carries some of the lowest headline rates, Gexa Energy is the strongest on renewable plans, and Rhythm Energy stands out for transparent pricing. Compare them against your own usage rather than on headline price alone.
Most can, some cannot. Most of Carrollton is on Oncor’s lines, and those addresses can choose any retail provider. Some areas are served only by CoServ, an electric cooperative that delivers and bills its own members, so those addresses cannot pick a provider. One ZIP code can contain both, so check your address, not just your ZIP, before you compare plans.
Yes. Prepaid and no-deposit plans skip the credit check and the upfront deposit. The trade-off is honest: the per-kWh price is higher than a fixed-rate contract, and service can be disconnected if the balance runs out. If you can pass a credit check, a fixed-rate plan is cheaper.
Carrollton follows the North Texas load curve. A long, hot cooling season from June through September sets the year’s highest bills, and short winter cold snaps bring brief heating spikes. Severe spring storms are the main cause of outages in the area. A fixed-rate plan holds your price per kWh steady through all of it, though it does not change how much power an August afternoon needs.
If your address is on Oncor’s lines, yes, but timing matters. You can shop around and switch providers at the end of your contract, and ETFs may apply if you leave early. ETFs 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 electricity contract. Addresses served by CoServ cannot switch.
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