Balch Springs Electricity Rates
Balch Springs residents can choose from 93 electricity plans across 20 competing providers. Providers in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory offer rates from 6.7¢ to 19.9¢/kWh. The market average at 1,000 kWh is 13.93¢/kWh. The three cheapest providers are Frontier Utilities, Gexa Energy, and Atlantex Power.
Cheapest Electricity Plans in Balch Springs
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.
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Cheapest
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6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.13¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.00¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Chariot Choice 24 - 12.10¢
24 months
Fixed Rate
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12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Choose 12 - 12.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 5 $50 First Bill Credit!! - 12.30¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 4
4 months
Fixed Rate
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12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Saver 12 - 13.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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13.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Cirro Energy
Smart Simple 10 - 13.30¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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13.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Branch Energy
Branch Fixed 12 - 14.00¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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14.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Reliant Energy
Reliant Power On 18 - 15.30¢
18 months
Fixed Rate
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15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Direct Energy
Autopay Texas 12 - 15.30¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Green Mountain Energy
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice - 15.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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15.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Balch Springs electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Balch Springs Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Balch Springs are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 3,936,107 customers across North & Central Texas, including Balch Springs. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.
Balch Springs Electric Bills
At Balch Springs’s average rate of 13.9¢/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
A typical Balch Springs home’s bill ranges from about $113 in Mar to $238 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.
Balch Springs Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Balch Springs Grid Status
As of , there are 229 customers without power in Balch Springs’s Dallas County, Texas. This represents 0.02% of 1,472,792 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 47,525 Texas customers are without power across 865 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Balch Springs 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.
Is there a power outage in Balch Springs right now?
Yes. As of , there are 229 customers without power in Balch Springs (Dallas County, Texas), representing 0.02% of 1,472,792 tracked customers.
Best Balch Springs Electricity Plans by Usage Level
Balch Springs homes are predominantly single-family with a mix of 1960s–1990s construction. The average household uses 1,000–1,300 kWh/month, with summer peaks pushing 2,000+ kWh in older homes. Plans with low rates at higher tiers are especially valuable here.
- Octopus Energy
- 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Octopus Energy
- 9.1¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Octopus Energy
- 8.9¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Balch Springs Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 20 retail providers serving Balch Springs’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Dallas County residents today.
Balch Springs Business Electricity Rates
Balch Springs’s I-20/I-635 location makes it a distribution and logistics hub, with warehouse space, auto services, and retail along US-175. Commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on demand.
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.
Balch Springs Solar
Balch Springs gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.9¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 MW of residential capacity).
Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $16,350 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Balch Springs Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Balch Springs, Texas.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Balch Springs right now?
Right now, Balch Springs rates start at 6.7¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). With 93 plans from 20 providers, the average is 13.93¢/kWh. That’s a 52% spread between cheapest and average. All providers are licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and deliver power over Oncor Electric Delivery’s grid. The cheapest plan saves approximately $72/month at standard usage.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Balch Springs?
Based on today’s average rate of 13.93¢/kWh, expect about $139/month for 1,000 kWh of usage in Balch Springs. EIA data shows Texas homes typically consume 1,140 kWh/month, above the national average. On the cheapest plan at 6.7¢, supply drops to $67/month. Add Oncor Electric Delivery’s regulated delivery fees for the total bill amount.
Who delivers electricity in Balch Springs?
Oncor Electric Delivery delivers all electricity in Balch Springs. As the regulated TDU for this area, Oncor Electric Delivery owns and maintains every pole, wire, transformer, and meter. Regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) you choose for supply, Oncor Electric Delivery delivers your power and handles all outage response. Your supplier only affects your rate and billing.
How do I switch electricity providers in Balch Springs?
It takes about five minutes: compare plans, pick your provider, and enroll online. Oncor Electric Delivery processes the switch in 1–2 business days under PUCT regulations. No technician visit, no interruption, no equipment changes. Your REP (Retail Electric Provider) handles all coordination with Oncor Electric Delivery. Same power, same grid, same meter — just a new rate on your bill.
Are there renewable energy plans in Balch Springs?
Yes — several Balch Springs providers offer plans with partial or full renewable energy content through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs match your usage with wind and solar generation on the ERCOT grid. No equipment changes are needed. Oncor Electric Delivery delivers the power identically regardless of whether your plan includes renewable content. Check each plan’s EFL for the exact renewable percentage.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Balch Springs?
Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and identical for all Balch Springs customers, regardless of supplier. These fees cover transmission, distribution infrastructure, and grid maintenance. When comparing Balch Springs electricity plans, the rates shown at 1,000 kWh typically include delivery fees. Review each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for the full breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Balch Springs?
Fixed-rate plans lock your supply rate for a set term (typically 3–36 months), protecting you from seasonal price spikes on the ERCOT grid. Variable-rate plans can change monthly based on wholesale electricity costs. In Balch Springs, fixed plans currently start at 6.7¢/kWh. Most energy advisors recommend fixed rates for budget predictability, especially heading into summer when Texas wholesale prices historically spike.