Cedar Hill Electricity Rates

Cedar Hill sits within the ERCOT deregulated electricity market, which means residents are free to choose their retail electricity provider (REP) from dozens of licensed competitors. Each REP offers different rates, contract lengths, and plan features — from fixed-rate plans that lock your price for 12–36 months to 100% renewable options backed by Texas wind and solar. Oncor Electric Delivery owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters throughout Cedar Hill and delivers electricity to every home regardless of which REP you choose. Your REP handles your bill and customer service. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees and licenses every provider, so all REPs listed on this page are regulated, legitimate options.

The cheapest Cedar Hill electricity rate is 7.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Chariot Energy (GridPlus 12 - 7.50¢). The average rate across all 200 available plans is 13.47¢/kWh. We update rates multiple times daily, so the plans shown on this page reflect current market pricing for Oncor territory.

At the current average rate of 13.47¢/kWh, a Cedar Hill home using 1,000 kWh/month would pay about $135/month. Most Cedar Hill homes use between 1,000 and 1,200 kWh per month on an annual basis, though summer months in North Texas can push usage well above 1,500 kWh as air conditioners battle 100°F+ heat. Homes on larger lots near Joe Pool Lake or with older construction may see even higher summer bills due to greater square footage and less efficient insulation.

Oncor Electric Delivery is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) serving Cedar Hill and much of North Texas. Oncor owns and maintains the power lines, transformers, poles, and meters throughout Dallas County. They are responsible for delivering electricity to your home and restoring power after outages. However, Oncor does not sell electricity directly to consumers — that’s the job of your retail electricity provider (REP). You can reach Oncor at 888-313-4747 or visit oncor.com. Oncor’s delivery charges are built into the rates shown on this page regardless of which REP you choose.

For all power outages in Cedar Hill, contact Oncor Electric Delivery at 888-313-4747. Oncor owns the infrastructure and handles all outage restoration throughout Dallas County and surrounding areas. You can also report outages and track restoration progress online at oncor.com. Cedar Hill’s heavily wooded terrain and elevation can make the area more susceptible to wind damage and tree-related outages during severe North Texas storms, so keeping Oncor’s number handy during spring storm season is a good idea.

Texas law (PUCT Substantive Rule §25.475) requires your REP to send a written “Contract Expiration Notice” at least 30 days (and no more than 45 days) before your plan expires. If you do nothing, you’ll automatically roll onto a month-to-month variable rate that is almost always significantly higher — often 15–20+ ¢/kWh. Set a calendar reminder about six weeks before your contract end date, shop for new plans on this page, and lock in a new rate while your old plan is still active. You won’t pay an early-termination fee during the final 14 days of your contract.

Yes — and they’re often price-competitive with conventional plans. Cedar Hill’s community identity is deeply tied to nature conservation through Cedar Hill State Park and the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, and many residents choose 100% renewable plans to align their energy use with that ethos. Green Mountain Energy, Gexa Energy, and Chariot Energy all offer renewable plans backed by Texas wind and solar renewable energy credits (RECs). If you have rooftop solar panels, several REPs offer solar buyback programs that credit you for excess generation sent back to the grid. Texas’s abundant wind and solar capacity means green plans in the Oncor territory are not the premium they once were.

North Texas summers regularly exceed 100°F, and even Cedar Hill’s tree-shaded neighborhoods can’t fully offset the intense heat. Air conditioning systems run nearly around the clock from June through September, and most Cedar Hill homes see summer usage double compared to spring and fall — a house that uses 900 kWh in April can top 1,800 kWh in July. AC alone accounts for 50–70% of a typical summer electricity bill. To manage costs: set your thermostat to 78°F when home, use ceiling fans, seal gaps around doors and windows, and have your AC serviced before summer hits. Also, compare plans at your summer usage level (1,500–2,000 kWh), not just the standard 1,000 kWh benchmark.

Cedar Hill commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Unlike residential plans with published per-kWh rates, commercial pricing includes energy charges plus demand charges based on peak usage. Businesses at Uptown Village at Cedar Hill, along the US-67 corridor, and in the recreation sector around Joe Pool Lake can all benefit from shopping multiple Oncor-territory providers. Cedar Hill businesses typically save 15–30% by comparing commercial rates. Request a free quote at electricchoice.com/business-electricity/.

Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Duncanville are all served by Oncor Electric Delivery and participate in the same deregulated ERCOT electricity market. That means the same retail electricity providers and plans are available to residents of all three cities. Any rate differences come down to individual plan selection and household usage patterns rather than geographic location. All three cities share identical Oncor delivery charges, which are built into the per-kWh rates shown on this page. If you’re comparing rates between these neighboring communities, focus on matching the right plan to your usage level rather than expecting location-based price differences.

For most Cedar Hill residents, a fixed-rate plan is the safer and more predictable choice. North Texas summers push electricity usage — and wholesale prices — sharply higher from June through September, so a variable-rate plan can leave you exposed to significantly higher bills exactly when your AC is running hardest. Fixed-rate plans lock your per-kWh energy charge for the full contract term (typically 12–36 months), giving you budget certainty through the hot months. The trade-off is an early-termination fee if you cancel early, usually $150–$200. Variable plans make sense only if you’re staying in Cedar Hill short-term or actively monitor ERCOT wholesale pricing.

The best times to lock in low rates are spring (February–April) and fall (October–November), when ERCOT grid demand is low and wholesale electricity costs drop. Retailers pass those savings into lower fixed-rate offers during these shoulder seasons. Avoid signing a new contract in June through August, when summer demand peaks and retail rates can be 20–30% higher than spring pricing. If your contract happens to expire mid-summer, consider a short-term month-to-month plan to bridge you until fall rates improve, then lock in a longer-term fixed plan.