Dallas Electricity Rates
- The cheapest Dallas electricity rate is 6.2¢/kWh (with bill credit) from APG&E.
- At 1,000 kWh, Dallas electricity rates average 13.31 cents per kWh.
- Most plans in Dallas are 3-month fixed contracts, making up 38% of the plans we list.
Today's Cheapest Dallas Electricity Rates
Every Dallas price below is for 1,000 kWh a month and includes delivery charges.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E – Simple Saver | 3 months | 6.20¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Chariot Energy – GridPlus | 12 months | 6.80¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Gexa Energy – Gexa Eco Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.30¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Spark Energy – Sure Saver | 12 months | 7.60¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage | Monthly | 9.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Southern Federal Power – Variable Advantage | Monthly | 9.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartGreen | 3 months | 10.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Frontier Utilities – Frontier Power Saver | 3 months | 10.10¢/kWh | Continue |
| Companion Energy – Companion Pro + Perks | 3 months | 10.10¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Sustainable Days Bundle - | 3 months | 10.10¢/kWh | Continue |
| Think Energy – Think Basic | 3 months | 10.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Infuse Energy – PTC Infusion Flex | Monthly | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Revolution Energy – Stars and Stripes Flex | Monthly | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Tara Energy – Balanced Days Bundle - | 3 months | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Amigo Energy – Sustainable Lifestyle - | 3 months | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Rhythm – Digital Choice | 6 months | 11.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Texas – No Bull | 6 months | 11.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Octopus Energy – Octo Simple | 3 months | 11.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Payless Power – PTC 3 Month - Postpaid | 3 months | 11.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Budget Power – No Gimmicks | 6 months | 11.60¢/kWh | Continue |
† Includes a bill credit that only applies at exactly 1,000 kWh; your rate will be higher at other usage levels.
Highlighted Electricity Plans in Dallas — November
Energy providers serving Dallas frequently update their plan lineups. Based on what’s available today, here are a few to compare:
- APG&E – Simple Saver (3-month): 6.20¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 19.10¢ at 500 kWh and 12.20¢ at 2,000 kWh. This plan works best near 1,000 kWh usage.
- Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage (month-to-month): 9.90¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. No cancellation fee. Rates stay flat across usage levels — 10.90¢ at 500 kWh, 9.90¢ at 1,000 kWh, 9.50¢ at 2,000 kWh.
- Chariot Energy – GridPlus (12-month): 6.80¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 19.70¢ at 500 kWh and 12.90¢ at 2,000 kWh.
Dallas Electricity Providers
We compare rates from retail electricity providers serving Dallas’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed below offers plans to Dallas County residents today.
Dallas Business Electricity Rates
Dallas drives one of the nation’s most dynamic economies — from the Financial District in downtown to the Telecom Corridor in Richardson, from Deep Ellum’s creative hubs to the Design District’s showrooms. All commercial customers benefit from competitive deregulated electricity 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.
See Dallas commercial electricity rates, Oncor delivery charges, and what businesses actually pay →
Dallas Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Dallas, Texas.
Who owns the power lines in Dallas?
Oncor owns the power lines and meters in Dallas. You buy the electricity itself from a retail provider you choose, and every plan includes Oncor's delivery charges.
What is the monthly cost of electricity in Dallas by home size?
About $135 a month for a typical home using 1,000 kWh, on the average Dallas plan we list at 13.49¢/kWh. That includes delivery but not city sales tax. By usage, at the average price:
- 500 kWh, a small apartment: 14.78¢/kWh, about $74.
- 1,000 kWh, a typical home: about $135.
- 2,000 kWh, a large home or a hot summer month: 13.4¢/kWh, about $268.
On the cheapest Dallas plan we list without a bill credit, at 9.9¢, a 1,000 kWh month costs about $99.
What price range are Dallas electricity plans in?
The most common price range is 12¢ to 14¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month, which covers 72 of the 194 Dallas plans we list. The average is 13.49¢/kWh and the lowest price we list without a bill credit is 9.9¢, both with delivery included.
Why does a cheap Dallas electricity plan cost more when I use less?
Its low price depends on a bill credit that applies only in a set usage range. The lowest advertised price we list in Dallas is 6.2¢/kWh from APG&E's 3-month plan, and it applies only at 1,000 kWh. The same plan costs 19.1¢ at 500 kWh and 12.2¢ at 2,000 kWh. If your usage swings month to month, compare against the lowest Dallas price we list without a bill credit, 9.9¢ at 1,000 kWh.
How much of my Dallas electric bill goes to Oncor?
Oncor charges $4.06 a month plus 6.0295¢ per kWh, which comes to $64.36 at 1,000 kWh. It's already in every Dallas plan's price, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas sets it. That is about 48% of a 1,000 kWh bill on an average Dallas plan we list, at 13.49¢/kWh.
Source: Texas PUC, October 2026
Are Dallas electric bills subject to sales tax?
Yes, Dallas' 1% city sales tax applies. On a home electric bill:
- City sales tax: 1%, added to the electricity charges.
- State sales tax: none. The 6.25% Texas state sales tax does not apply to home electricity.
- On a $99 bill for 1,000 kWh on the cheapest Dallas plan we list without a bill credit, the tax comes to about $0.99.
Source: Texas Comptroller, October 2026
Who do I call to turn on electricity in Dallas?
A retail electricity provider, not Oncor. Three steps:
- Pick a retail provider.
- It asks Oncor to start service on the date you pick with two business days' notice, or the same day if ordered by 5 pm on a business day.
- Oncor charges $0.55 to start service at an existing meter and $28.70 at a new meter. The fee shows up on your first bill.
Source: Oncor, June 2026
Do I pay a fee to leave my Dallas electricity plan early?
Only if your plan has an early-termination fee, and not if you are moving or in the contract's last 14 days.
- Moving out of the home: no fee.
- Switching in the last 14 days of a fixed-rate contract: no fee.
- Any other time: your plan's early-termination fee, if it has one. Texas sets no limit, so check the amount on your Electricity Facts Label.
- The switch itself is free unless you ask for a special meter reading.
Which Dallas electricity plan is cheapest this month?
As of November 4, 2026, the lowest Dallas price we list without a bill credit is 9.9¢/kWh from Southern Federal Power's month-to-month plan at 1,000 kWh, delivery included. The three lowest:
- Southern Federal Power, month-to-month plan: 9.9¢/kWh, about $99 a month.
- Ranchero Power, month-to-month plan: 9.9¢/kWh, about $99 a month.
- Companion Energy, 3-month plan: 10.1¢/kWh, about $101 a month.
Some plans advertise prices as low as 6.2¢, but those depend on bill credits and cost more at other usage levels.
