Farmers Branch Electricity Rates

The average Farmers Branch electricity rate today is 13.93¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. 20 providers compete here, offering 93 plans between 6.7¢ and 19.9¢/kWh. Average rate: 13.93¢/kWh. Plan mix: 20 fixed-rate (3–24 month).

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Farmers Branch

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 Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch 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

Farmers Branch Utilities

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

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Farmers Branch Electric Bills

At Farmers Branch’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 Farmers Branch 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.

Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch 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

Farmers Branch Grid Status

As of , there are 74 customers without power in Farmers Branch’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, 55,470 Texas customers are without power across 929 of 254 counties.

74
Customers Out
1,478,313
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
16m 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 Farmers Branch 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
86°Feels like 66%Humidity 10 mphWind
Farmers Branch and Dallas County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KADS

Is there a power outage in Farmers Branch right now?

Yes. As of , there are 74 customers without power in Farmers Branch (Dallas County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 1,478,313 tracked customers.

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Best Farmers Branch Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Farmers Branch has a mix of apartments, mid-century homes, and newer townhomes. The average household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks pushing 1,800–2,200 kWh in older homes without updated insulation.

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

We compare rates from 20 retail providers serving Farmers Branch’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Dallas County residents today.

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

Farmers Branch is a major employment center — corporate offices line the I-635/LBJ corridor and Stemmons Freeway, while Brookhaven College and a growing restaurant scene round out the economy. Commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on demand.

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

Farmers Branch Solar

Farmers Branch 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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Farmers Branch Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Farmers Branch right now?

6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Farmers Branch today, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). The average plan runs 13.93¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market saves roughly $72/month. Farmers Branch is served by 20 PUCT-licensed Retail Electric Providers offering 93 plans. All plans use the same Oncor Electric Delivery delivery infrastructure, so the only difference is price and contract terms.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Farmers Branch?

A typical Farmers Branch household using 1,000 kWh pays around $139/month at the average rate of 13.93¢/kWh. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports Texas homes average 1,140 kWh/month due to summer air conditioning demand. On the cheapest available plan at 6.7¢, supply costs drop to $67/month. Summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest monthly swings.

Who delivers electricity in Farmers Branch?

Electricity in Farmers Branch is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery, the regulated TDU for this area. Oncor Electric Delivery owns the poles, wires, transformers, and meters. Under PUCT regulations, Oncor Electric Delivery must deliver power equally to all customers regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) they purchase supply from. Your supplier choice changes only your rate and billing.

How do I switch electricity providers in Farmers Branch?

Three steps: (1) compare plans from 20 providers serving Farmers Branch, (2) enroll online with your chosen REP (Retail Electric Provider), (3) wait 1–2 business days for Oncor Electric Delivery to process it. No appointment needed and no interruption to your power. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the switching process to ensure it’s seamless. The only change is who supplies your power and at what rate.

Are there renewable energy plans in Farmers Branch?

Farmers Branch residents can choose plans with renewable energy content from multiple providers. These plans use RECs to match your electricity consumption with wind and solar generation on the Texas ERCOT grid. Your delivery through Oncor Electric Delivery is identical whether you choose a plan with renewable content or a conventional plan. Check the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for each plan’s renewable breakdown.

How much are electricity delivery charges in Farmers Branch?

Delivery charges from Oncor Electric Delivery are set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and are identical whether you choose the cheapest or most expensive supplier. These regulated fees cover grid infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response in Farmers Branch. Plan rates shown at 1,000 kWh on comparison sites typically include Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery charges. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) breaks out the exact delivery component.

Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Farmers Branch?

In Farmers Branch, fixed-rate plans start at 6.7¢/kWh and lock your supply rate for the contract term. Variable-rate plans fluctuate monthly based on ERCOT wholesale prices, which can spike during extreme heat or cold. Most consumers benefit from fixed rates for budget stability. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) requires all plan terms — including any early termination fees — to be disclosed in the Electricity Facts Label (EFL).