Forney Electricity Rates

Forney is part of the deregulated Texas electricity market, which means you choose your retail electric provider (REP) from dozens of licensed companies. REPs compete for your business with different rates, contract lengths, and plan features — from fixed-rate plans to 100% renewable options. Oncor Electric Delivery owns the poles, wires, and meters throughout Kaufman County and delivers power to your home regardless of which REP you choose. Your REP handles your bill and customer service. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the market, so every provider on this page is a regulated, legitimate option.

The cheapest Forney electricity rate is 7.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Chariot Energy (GridPlus 12 - 7.50¢). The average rate across all 200 available plans is 13.47¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily. Because Forney is served by Oncor — the largest TDU in Texas — residents have access to the same broad provider marketplace as Dallas.

At the current average rate of 13.47¢/kWh, a Forney home using 1,000 kWh/month would pay about $135/month. However, Forney’s newer, larger homes typically use 1,100–1,300 kWh/month, pushing average bills slightly higher. During North Texas summers with 100°F+ heat, bills for larger 2,500–3,500 sq ft homes can reach $200–$350.

Yes. Forney offers the same deregulated electricity marketplace as Dallas and the rest of the DFW metroplex. Because the city is in Oncor’s service territory, residents can choose from the full slate of licensed Texas REPs. Forney has become a popular affordable alternative to Collin County suburbs like Frisco and McKinney — and the savings extend to electricity, where competitive rates from dozens of providers keep costs low for young families drawn to the area’s spacious new homes.

Yes. Almost all of Forney’s housing stock has been built since 2015, and the city continues to grow rapidly with communities like Devonshire, Mustang Crossing, and Heritage Ranch. Once your builder completes the home and Oncor installs and activates the meter, you must choose a retail electricity provider before move-in. Your builder typically handles temporary construction power, but that account closes at completion. Start shopping for plans 1–2 weeks before your expected closing date to ensure seamless service from day one.

Oncor Electric Delivery is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for Forney and most of the DFW metroplex. Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, meters, and substations — they deliver electricity to your home regardless of which retail provider you choose. For outages, downed power lines, or electrical emergencies, contact Oncor directly at 888-313-4747 or visit oncor.com. Your retail electricity provider handles billing and plan management; Oncor handles the physical infrastructure.

North Texas summers regularly push past 100°F, and Forney sits squarely in this heat zone. While the city’s newer homes feature modern insulation and efficient HVAC systems, many are 2,200–3,500+ sq ft — more volume to cool. Summer usage typically increases 1.5–2.5x compared to spring and fall. Air conditioning accounts for 50–70% of a typical Forney summer electricity bill. To keep costs down: set your thermostat to 78°F when home, use ceiling fans, and compare plans at your actual summer usage level (1,500–2,000 kWh), not just the 1,000 kWh benchmark.

For most Forney residents, a fixed-rate plan is the safer bet. North Texas’s 100°F+ summers mean you’ll consume the most electricity exactly when wholesale prices spike — so a variable plan can expose you to dramatically higher summer bills. Fixed-rate plans lock your per-kWh energy charge for the full contract term (typically 12–36 months). The trade-off is an early-termination fee if you cancel early, usually $150–$200. Variable plans make sense only if you’re staying short-term or closely monitoring ERCOT wholesale prices.

Pick your new plan and sign up online or by phone — the entire process takes about five minutes. Your new REP files a switch request with ERCOT and Oncor, and the changeover happens on your next meter-read date, typically within 1–3 business days. There is no service interruption: no one visits your home, no one touches your meter, and the lights stay on the entire time. If you’re leaving a current contract early, factor in any early-termination fee.

Texas law (PUCT Substantive Rule §25.475) requires your REP to send a written “Contract Expiration Notice” at least 30 days (and no more than 45 days) before your plan expires. If you do nothing, you’ll automatically roll onto a month-to-month variable rate that is almost always significantly higher — often 15–20+ ¢/kWh. Set a calendar reminder about six weeks before your contract end date, shop for new plans on this page, and lock in a new rate while your old plan is still active. You won’t pay an early-termination fee during the final 14 days of your contract.

Yes — and they’re often price-competitive with conventional plans. Multiple providers offer 100% renewable electricity plans in Forney’s Oncor territory, backed by Texas wind and solar renewable energy credits (RECs). If you have rooftop solar panels, several REPs offer solar buyback programs that credit you for excess generation exported to the grid. Texas’s massive wind and solar capacity means green plans in Forney are not the premium they once were; in some months, the cheapest available plan is a 100% renewable option.

Forney commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Unlike residential plans with published per-kWh rates, commercial pricing includes energy charges plus demand charges based on peak usage. Forney’s booming growth along the US-80 corridor means more providers are actively competing for local business customers. Compare commercial rates in the Oncor territory on our Texas business electricity rates page, or request a free quote at electricchoice.com/business-electricity/.