Denton Electricity Rates

Electricity rates in Denton currently range from 6.5¢ to 19.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. The full range spans 6.5¢ to 19.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. With 177 plans on the market, there’s a meaningful difference between the best and worst options. Plan mix: 34 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 1 variable.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Denton

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 Denton electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
12 months Cheapest
6.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.80¢
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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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.70¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Sustainable Simply Days - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 10.80¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 10.80¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.90¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
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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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.90¢
9 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 11.00¢
5 months Fixed Rate
11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 11.00¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.20¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.30¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 10 - 11.50¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Liberty Bell Flex - 11.60¢
1 months Fixed Rate
11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Denton electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
13.4¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4.9 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
14.4 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Denton Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Denton 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 Denton. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Denton Electric Bills

At Denton’s average rate of 13.4¢/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

$127
Jan
$114
Feb
$108
Mar
$114
Apr
$142
May
$185
Jun
$224
Jul
$229
Aug
$198
Sep
$142
Oct
$114
Nov
$130
Dec

A typical Denton home’s bill ranges from about $108 in Mar to $229 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.

Denton Power Generation

43% Natural Gas
22% Wind
13% Solar
12% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
37%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
872 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Denton 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

Denton Grid Status

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Best Denton Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Denton’s mix of student apartments, starter homes, and established neighborhoods means usage varies widely. The average Denton County home draws 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, but large properties with pools can exceed 2,000 kWh in summer. These are today’s best picks at four tiers.

Denton Apartments
500 kWh/month
No Bull 5 - 10.80¢
$54.00/mo
estimated Denton monthly bill
  • Energy Texas
  • 10.8¢/kWh at this usage
  • 5-month fixed rate
Average Denton Home
1,000 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
$65.00/mo
estimated Denton monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Denton Homes
1,500 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
$97.50/mo
estimated Denton monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Denton County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.70¢
$206.00/mo
estimated Denton monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 10.3¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
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Denton Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 35 retail providers active in Oncor’s Denton County territory. Every provider below offers plans to eligible Denton residents today.

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

From the Denton Square’s independent shops to Rayzor Ranch’s retail corridor, Denton businesses benefit from deregulated commercial electricity — custom-quoted rates designed for your specific demand profile.

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

Denton Solar

Denton gets about 4.9 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,016 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,338
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
14.4 yr
Estimated payback period

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 $14,200 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Denton Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Denton right now?

Right now, Denton rates start at 6.5¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢). With 177 plans on the market, the average is 13.36¢/kWh. That’s a 51% spread between the cheapest and the average.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Denton?

Roughly $134/month for a Denton home using 1,000 kWh (at the average 13.36¢/kWh rate). The cheapest plan would cut supply costs to $65/month for the same usage.

Who delivers electricity in Denton?

Oncor Electric Delivery owns the wires, poles, transformers, and meters in Denton. Every electron flowing to your home passes through their grid, no matter which REP (Retail Electric Provider) you buy from.

How do I switch electricity providers in Denton?

It takes about five minutes: compare plans, pick your provider, and enroll. Oncor Electric Delivery processes the switch in 1–2 business days. No technician visit, no interruption.