Balch Springs Electricity Rates
The average Balch Springs electricity rate today is 13.71¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Compare 183 plans from 39 providers serving Balch Springs and the Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Prices range from 7.1¢ to 20¢/kWh. 76 of 183 plans are priced between 12-14¢/kWh.
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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Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.10¢
12 months
Cheapest
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7.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 7.10¢
12 months
Low Rate
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7.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Low Rate
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7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 7.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.50¢
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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7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.93¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 8.40¢
13 months
Fixed Rate
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8.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 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 - 11.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 11 - 11.50¢
11 months
Fixed Rate
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11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 11.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 10 - 11.60¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
SoFed Better Rate - 5 - 11.90¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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11.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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VARSITY ENERGY LLC
HOMERUN 12 - 12.00¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 5 - 12.00¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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12.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.40¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.40¢
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 13.7¢/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 $111 in Mar to $235 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 48 customers without power in Balch Springs’s Dallas County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 1,109,218 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 174,560 Texas customers are without power across 656 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 48 customers without power in Balch Springs (Dallas County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 1,109,218 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.
- Budget Power
- 11.9¢/kWh at this usage
- 11-month fixed rate
- Chariot Energy
- 7.1¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 7.1¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Budget Power
- 11.3¢/kWh at this usage
- 11-month fixed rate
DFW Summer Heat
Balch Springs 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.
Balch Springs Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 39 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 13.7¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
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 $21,550 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Balch Springs Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Balch Springs, Texas.
How does electricity deregulation work in Balch Springs?
Balch Springs 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 Balch Springs right now?
The cheapest Balch Springs electricity rate is 7.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Chariot Energy (GridPlus 12 - 7.10¢). The average across all 183 available plans is 13.71¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Balch Springs?
At the current average rate of 13.71¢/kWh, a Balch Springs home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $137/month for electricity supply. Actual bills depend on usage, which varies seasonally.
Who delivers electricity in Balch Springs?
Oncor Electric Delivery is the electric delivery company for Balch Springs. 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 Balch Springs?
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 Balch Springs business electricity rates work?
Commercial rates in Balch Springs 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 Balch Springs?
Oncor Electric Delivery. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.