Duncanville Electricity Rates

Today’s cheapest Duncanville electricity rate is 6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Providers in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory offer rates from 6.7¢ to 19.9¢/kWh. The market average at 1,000 kWh is 13.93¢/kWh. The three cheapest providers are Frontier Utilities, Gexa Energy, and Atlantex Power.

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Cheapest Duncanville Electricity Plans This Month

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 Duncanville electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.13¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.00¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.00¢
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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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Chariot Choice 24 - 12.10¢
24 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Choose 12 - 12.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 5 $50 First Bill Credit!! - 12.30¢
5 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 4
4 months Fixed Rate
12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Saver 12 - 13.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
13.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Cirro Energy
Smart Simple 10 - 13.30¢
10 months Fixed Rate
13.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Branch Energy
Branch Fixed 12 - 14.00¢
12 months Fixed Rate
14.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Reliant Energy
Reliant Power On 18 - 15.30¢
18 months Fixed Rate
15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Direct Energy
Autopay Texas 12 - 15.30¢
12 months Fixed Rate
15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Green Mountain Energy
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice - 15.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
15.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Duncanville electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
13.9¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
13.5 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Duncanville Utilities

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

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Duncanville Electric Bills

At Duncanville’s average rate of 13.9¢/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

$132
Jan
$119
Feb
$113
Mar
$119
Apr
$148
May
$193
Jun
$234
Jul
$238
Aug
$206
Sep
$148
Oct
$119
Nov
$135
Dec

A typical Duncanville home’s bill ranges from about $113 in Mar to $238 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.

Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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

Duncanville Grid Status

As of , there are 73 customers without power in Duncanville’s Dallas County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 1,478,313 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 51,702 Texas customers are without power across 970 of 254 counties.

73
Customers Out
1,478,313
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
5m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
1,478,313 customers in Dallas County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Duncanville 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.

82° Clear
89°Feels like 79%Humidity 10 mphWind
Duncanville and Dallas County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KRBD

Is there a power outage in Duncanville right now?

Yes. As of , there are 73 customers without power in Duncanville (Dallas County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 1,478,313 tracked customers.

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Duncanville Electric Bills by Monthly Usage

The typical Duncanville home uses 1,000–1,200 kWh per month, right around the Texas average of 1,200 kWh. Many of Duncanville’s homes were built between the 1960s and 1990s, so insulation quality varies — older construction tends to push summer usage higher. Below are the best Duncanville plans at four common usage tiers, updated daily.

Duncanville Apartments
500 kWh/month
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
$47.50/mo
estimated Duncanville monthly bill
  • Octopus Energy
  • 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Average Duncanville Home
1,000 kWh/month
Frontier Saver Plus 12
$67.00/mo
estimated Duncanville monthly bill
  • Frontier Utilities
  • 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Duncanville Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
$136.50/mo
estimated Duncanville monthly bill
  • Octopus Energy
  • 9.1¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Large Duncanville Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
$178.00/mo
estimated Duncanville monthly bill
  • Octopus Energy
  • 8.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
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Top-Rated Electricity Providers in Duncanville

We’ve compared rates and plans from 20 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Duncanville’s Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; Oncor delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.

Frontier Utilities
Houston HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Duncanville
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
Ranchero Power
REP · Duncanville
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Abundance Energy
REP · Duncanville
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Heritage Power
REP · Duncanville
BKV Energy
REP · Duncanville
Discount Power
REP · Duncanville
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Branch Energy
REP · Duncanville
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
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Commercial & Business Electricity in Duncanville

Duncanville’s commercial corridors along Main Street, Camp Wisdom Road, and the I-20/US-67 interchange area are home to restaurants, auto shops, medical offices, and small retail businesses that all benefit from deregulated electricity. Whether you run a family-owned taqueria near downtown Duncanville or manage a strip-center office, shopping providers typically saves 15–30% versus rolling over on a default commercial rate.

Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, Duncanville commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. That means a quick quote request can unlock business rates you won’t find on a residential comparison page.

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How to Switch Electric Companies in Duncanville

Whether you’re moving to Duncanville or switching from an existing provider, the process takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider coordinates the switch with Oncor Electric Delivery — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.

  1. Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract

    Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in Oncor’s deregulated territory. All of Duncanville and the surrounding south Dallas County suburbs (DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster) qualify. If you’re switching from an existing plan, check your contract end date and early-termination fee — most ETFs are $50–$200, and you can switch penalty-free within 14 days of your contract end.

  2. Compare Plans

    Shop rates from Duncanville’s 20 providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,200 kWh, larger homes 1,500–2,000 kWh. If you’re on an old plan or have rolled onto a variable rate, switching could save $30–$60 per month.

  3. Sign Up

    Enroll online or by phone. You’ll need your service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new provider files a switch request with ERCOT and Oncor, and service transfers on your next meter-read date — typically 1–3 business days. No one visits your home and the lights stay on the entire time.

Moving to Duncanville?

Schedule your electricity at least 5 business days before your move-in date to ensure power is on when you arrive. Duncanville’s affordable housing market draws first-time buyers from across DFW — if you’re closing on a home, locking in your electricity plan is one of the easiest moving-day tasks to knock out early.

Rooftop Solar

Duncanville Solar

Duncanville gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.9¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,424
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
13.5 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 $16,350 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Duncanville Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Duncanville right now?

Today’s cheapest: 6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Duncanville, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). That’s well below the 13.93¢ average across 93 plans from 20 providers. Under the PUCT-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over Oncor Electric Delivery’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $72/month in savings.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Duncanville?

For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Duncanville homes pay about $139/month in supply charges at the 13.93¢/kWh average rate. The EIA reports Texas residential usage averages 1,140 kWh/month, with summer months pushing many homes to 1,500–2,000 kWh. Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery fees add to the supply charge. The cheapest plan at 6.7¢ reduces supply costs to $67/month.

Who delivers electricity in Duncanville?

Oncor Electric Delivery delivers all electricity in Duncanville. As the regulated TDU for this area, Oncor Electric Delivery owns and maintains every pole, wire, transformer, and meter. Regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) you choose for supply, Oncor Electric Delivery delivers your power and handles all outage response. Your supplier only affects your rate and billing.

How do I switch electricity providers in Duncanville?

Compare rates from 20 providers, sign up with your preferred REP (Retail Electric Provider), and that’s it. Oncor Electric Delivery completes the switch in 1–2 business days with no service interruption. Under PUCT regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same Oncor Electric Delivery lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.

Are there renewable energy plans in Duncanville?

Yes — several Duncanville providers offer plans with partial or full renewable energy content through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs match your usage with wind and solar generation on the ERCOT grid. No equipment changes are needed. Oncor Electric Delivery delivers the power identically regardless of whether your plan includes renewable content. Check each plan’s EFL for the exact renewable percentage.

How much are electricity delivery charges in Duncanville?

Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and identical for all Duncanville customers, regardless of supplier. These fees cover transmission, distribution infrastructure, and grid maintenance. When comparing Duncanville electricity plans, the rates shown at 1,000 kWh typically include delivery fees. Review each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for the full breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.

Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Duncanville?

Fixed-rate plans lock your supply rate for a set term (typically 3–36 months), protecting you from seasonal price spikes on the ERCOT grid. Variable-rate plans can change monthly based on wholesale electricity costs. In Duncanville, fixed plans currently start at 6.7¢/kWh. Most energy advisors recommend fixed rates for budget predictability, especially heading into summer when Texas wholesale prices historically spike.

How do I switch electricity providers in Duncanville?

Switching is straightforward and takes about five minutes. Choose a new plan on this page and sign up online or by phone. Your new retail provider files a switch request with ERCOT and Oncor, and service transfers at your next meter-read date — typically within 1–3 business days. There is absolutely no interruption to your electricity: no one visits your home, no one touches your meter (unless you’re starting brand-new service), and the lights stay on throughout the process. Oncor continues delivering power exactly as before; only your billing relationship changes. If you’re currently under contract, check your plan’s early-termination fee before switching — but remember that the savings from a better rate often outweigh a one-time ETF within a couple of months.