Allen Electricity Rates

There are 184 electricity plans available in Allen right now, starting at 7.1¢/kWh. The average rate across all 38 providers is 13.98¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — switching to the cheapest plan saves 49% ($69/month) versus the average rate.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Allen

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Allen electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.20¢
12 months Low Rate
7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Low Rate
7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
7.93¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 8.40¢
13 months Fixed Rate
8.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 12.10¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 12.10¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 6 - 12.30¢
6 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
TrueClassic 6 - 12.30¢
6 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 6 - 12.40¢
6 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12 - 12.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Allen electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
14.0¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4.9 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.6 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Allen Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Allen are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

Oncor Electric Delivery
Transmission & Distribution Utility · North & Central Texas
3.9M
Customers served statewide
1.6 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
107 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 3,936,107 customers across North & Central Texas, including Allen. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Allen Electric Bills

At Allen’s average rate of 14.0¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$133
Jan
$120
Feb
$113
Mar
$120
Apr
$149
May
$194
Jun
$234
Jul
$239
Aug
$207
Sep
$149
Oct
$120
Nov
$136
Dec

A typical Allen home’s bill ranges from about $113 in Mar to $239 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Allen Power Generation

42% Natural Gas
24% Wind
15% Coal
8% Nuclear
7% Solar
4% Hydro & Other
35%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
914 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Allen home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Allen Grid Status

As of , there are 25 customers without power in Allen’s Collin County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 468,121 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 162,723 Texas customers are without power across 1083 of 254 counties.

25
Customers Out
468,121
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
4m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
468,121 customers in Collin County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Allen experience an average of 0.9 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 107 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.6 hours per customer.

79° Heavy Rain and Fog/Mist
82°Feels like 84%Humidity
Allen and Collin County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KTKI

Is there a power outage in Allen right now?

Yes. As of , there are 25 customers without power in Allen (Collin County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 468,121 tracked customers.

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Best Allen Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Allen’s North Texas location means hot summers and mild winters. The average Collin County household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks pushing well above 2,000 kWh in July and August.

Allen Apartments
500 kWh/month
True Value 12 - 12.10¢
$63.00/mo
estimated Allen monthly bill
  • True Power
  • 12.6¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Average Allen Home
1,000 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.10¢
$71.00/mo
estimated Allen monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.1¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Allen Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.10¢
$106.50/mo
estimated Allen monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.1¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Collin County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 12.10¢
$234.00/mo
estimated Allen monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 11.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate

North Texas Summer Heat

Allen shares North Texas’s brutal summers — highs above 100°F are common June through August. Compare plans at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.

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Allen Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 38 retail providers serving Allen’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Collin County residents today.

Budget Power
REP · Allen
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Atlantex Power
REP · Allen
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Energy Texas
REP · Allen
Discount Power
REP · Allen
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
TXU
Est. 1882
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Allen
Ranchero Power
REP · Allen
True Power
REP · Allen
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Allen
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Allen
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Allen
Companion Energy
REP · Allen
VARSITY ENERGY LLC
REP · Allen
Abundance Energy
REP · Allen
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Allen
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Allen
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
BKV Energy
REP · Allen
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
Think Energy LLC
REP · Allen
Pronto Power
REP · Allen
Base Power
REP · Allen
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Heritage Power
REP · Allen
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Allen
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Allen Business Electricity Rates

Allen’s economy spans retail, healthcare, and technology — anchored by the Allen Premium Outlets, the Watters Creek mixed-use district, and a growing medical corridor along US-75. Businesses of all sizes benefit from Oncor’s competitive commercial rates.

Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.

Rooftop Solar

Allen Solar

Allen gets about 4.9 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.0¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,016 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,400
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.6 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $21,525 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Allen Electricity FAQ

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Allen, Texas.

How does electricity deregulation work in Allen?

Allen is in a deregulated electricity market. Oncor Electric Delivery is the TDU that delivers power through the local grid, but you choose which REP (Retail Electric Provider) provides your electricity supply. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the market to ensure fair competition.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Allen right now?

The cheapest Allen electricity rate is 7.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.10¢). The average across all 184 available plans is 13.98¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Allen?

At the current average rate of 13.98¢/kWh, a Allen home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $140/month for electricity supply. Actual bills depend on usage, which varies seasonally.

Who delivers electricity in Allen?

Oncor Electric Delivery is the electric delivery company for Allen. They own and maintain the poles, wires, and meters. Regardless of which supplier you choose, Oncor Electric Delivery delivers your power.

How do I switch electricity providers in Allen?

Pick a REP (Retail Electric Provider), enroll online or by phone, and they handle the Oncor Electric Delivery transition. The switch takes 1–2 business days with no service interruption — no one visits your home and your power stays on the entire time.

What happens when my contract expires?

When your contract ends, you may roll onto a variable rate from your current supplier or revert to Oncor Electric Delivery’s default supply rate. It’s best to reshop before expiration to lock in a new competitive rate.

How do Allen business electricity rates work?

Commercial rates in Allen are custom-quoted based on your peak demand, load profile, and contract length. Unlike residential plans, business pricing includes demand charges. Compare certified suppliers for the best commercial rate.

Who handles power outages in Allen?

Oncor Electric Delivery. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.