DeSoto Electricity Rates

The DeSoto electricity market currently offers 177 plans from 35 certified providers. 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. The three cheapest providers are AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC, Frontier Utilities, and Gexa Energy.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in DeSoto

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 DeSoto electricity plans sorted by rate at 1,000 kWh usage, updated September 2, 2026 @ 12:24 PM CT
ProviderPlan Name & TermRate per kWhSign Up
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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Oncor
Delivers Your Power
13.3¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.9 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

DeSoto Utilities

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

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

DeSoto Electric Bills

At DeSoto’s average rate of 13.3¢/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

$126
Jan
$114
Feb
$108
Mar
$114
Apr
$142
May
$185
Jun
$224
Jul
$228
Aug
$197
Sep
$142
Oct
$114
Nov
$130
Dec

A typical DeSoto home’s bill ranges from about $108 in Mar to $228 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.

DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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

DeSoto Grid Status

As of , there are 102 customers without power in DeSoto’s Dallas County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 1,472,792 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 62,476 Texas customers are without power across 662 of 254 counties.

102
Customers Out
1,472,792
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
8m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
1,472,792 customers in Dallas County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in DeSoto 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.

95° Clear
101°Feels like 44%Humidity 7 mphWind
Extreme heat in DeSoto and Dallas County — 95°F (feels 101°) is pushing air-conditioning demand and outage risk higher.
Source: National Weather Service — KRBD

Is there a power outage in DeSoto right now?

Yes. As of , there are 102 customers without power in DeSoto (Dallas County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 1,472,792 tracked customers.

Best DeSoto Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Texas summers mean higher electricity usage — the average DeSoto household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks well above that. Compare plans at your actual usage level to avoid bill shock.

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

DeSoto Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 35 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving DeSoto’s Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Every provider listed is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today.

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · DeSoto
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · DeSoto
Ranchero Power
REP · DeSoto
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · DeSoto
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Energy Texas
REP · DeSoto
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
True Power
REP · DeSoto
TXU
Est. 1882
Companion Energy
REP · DeSoto
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
Abundance Energy
REP · DeSoto
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · DeSoto
Budget Power
REP · DeSoto
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · DeSoto
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
BKV Energy
REP · DeSoto
Heritage Power
REP · DeSoto
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · DeSoto
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Discount Power
REP · DeSoto
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Think Energy LLC
REP · DeSoto
Branch Energy
REP · DeSoto
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 · DeSoto

DeSoto Business Electricity Rates

Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, DeSoto commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Businesses in Oncor Electric Delivery territory typically save 15–30% by comparing providers.

Rooftop Solar

DeSoto Solar

DeSoto gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.3¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,363
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.9 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, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $20,600 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

DeSoto Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in DeSoto right now?

Today’s cheapest: 6.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage in DeSoto, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢). That’s well below the 13.34¢ average across all 177 plans currently available from 35 providers.

What is the average monthly electric bill in DeSoto?

The math: 13.34¢/kWh × 1,000 kWh = roughly $133/month for supply charges. Add Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery fees for the full bill. On the cheapest plan at 6.5¢, supply drops to $65.

Who delivers electricity in DeSoto?

Oncor Electric Delivery delivers electricity in DeSoto. 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 DeSoto?

Three steps: (1) compare plans from 35 providers serving DeSoto, (2) enroll online, (3) wait 1–2 business days for Oncor Electric Delivery to process it. No appointment needed.