Forney Electricity Rates
The average Forney electricity rate today is 14.02¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Compare 95 plans from 20 providers serving the Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Prices range from 6.7¢ to 19.9¢/kWh. All rates shown reflect current market pricing.
Best-Value Electricity Plans in Forney
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.
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
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6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.13¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 9.10¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.00¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.70¢
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Chariot Choice 24 - 12.10¢
24 months
Fixed Rate
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12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Choose 12 - 12.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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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
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12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 9
9 months
Fixed Rate
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12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Saver 12 - 13.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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13.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Cirro Energy
Smart Simple 10 - 13.30¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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13.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Branch Energy
Branch Fixed 12 - 14.00¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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14.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Direct Energy
Autopay Texas 12 - 15.30¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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15.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Reliant Energy
Reliant Power On 18 - 15.30¢
18 months
Fixed Rate
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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
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15.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Forney electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Forney Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Forney are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 3,936,107 customers across North & Central Texas, including Forney. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.
Forney Electric Bills
At Forney’s average rate of 14.0¢/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
A typical Forney home’s bill ranges from about $113 in Mar to $240 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.
Forney Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Forney Grid Status
Forney Electricity Costs at Every Usage Tier
The average Forney home uses about 1,100–1,300 kWh per month, driven by the city’s larger new-construction homes and North Texas summers that regularly push past 100°F. Choosing the right plan at your actual usage level is critical. Below are the best Forney plans at four common usage tiers, updated daily.
- Octopus Energy
- 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Octopus Energy
- 9.1¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Octopus Energy
- 8.9¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Who Provides Electricity in Forney?
We’ve compared rates and plans from 20 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Forney’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.
Small Business Electricity in Forney
Forney’s rapid growth along the US-80 corridor has brought a wave of new retail, dining, and service businesses to Kaufman County. Whether you run a shop in Forney’s historic downtown antique district, a restaurant near the Gateway shopping centers, or a home-services company in one of the new commercial parks, deregulation means you can shop dozens of providers for the best commercial rate. Forney businesses switching from default utility rates typically save 15–30% on electricity costs.
Unlike Forney residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, 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 Forney business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
Switching Power Companies in Forney, Texas
Whether you’re moving into a new-build home in one of Forney’s master-planned communities or switching from an existing provider, the process is the same and takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider handles the coordination with Oncor Electric Delivery — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.
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Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract
Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in Oncor’s deregulated territory. All of Forney and surrounding Kaufman County communities 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.
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Compare Plans
Shop rates from Forney’s 20 providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,300 kWh, larger new-construction homes 1,500–2,000+ kWh. If you’re on an old plan or rolled onto a variable rate, switching could save $30–$65 per month.
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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 Forney?
Forney is one of the fastest-growing cities east of Dallas, with new homes going up in Devonshire, Mustang Crossing, Heritage Ranch, and other communities. Schedule your electricity at least 5 business days before your move-in date to ensure power is on when you arrive. If your home is new construction, confirm with your builder that Oncor has installed and activated the meter before choosing a REP.
Forney Solar
Forney gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.0¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
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 $16,575 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Forney Electricity: Your Questions Answered
Got questions about Forney’s electricity market? Our Forney-focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, new construction, and everything you need to know.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Forney right now?
Today’s cheapest: 6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Forney, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). That’s well below the 14.02¢ average across 95 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 $73/month in savings.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Forney?
At the current average rate of 14.02¢/kWh, a Forney home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $140/month for electricity supply. According to EIA data, the average Texas household uses about 1,140 kWh/month — roughly 14% above the national average of 1,000 kWh. Actual bills vary seasonally. Choosing the cheapest plan at 6.7¢ reduces supply costs to $67/month.
Who delivers electricity in Forney?
Oncor Electric Delivery handles all electricity delivery in Forney — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Under the deregulated model regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), your TDU (Oncor Electric Delivery) is separate from your supplier. Your choice of REP (Retail Electric Provider) only affects who bills you for the supply portion and at what rate.
How do I switch electricity providers in Forney?
Compare plans from 20 PUCT-certified providers, choose a REP (Retail Electric Provider), and enroll online or by phone. The new supplier coordinates the transition with Oncor Electric Delivery automatically. The switch typically completes within 1–2 business days with no service interruption — no technician visit or equipment changes required. Your power stays on throughout the entire process.
Are there renewable energy plans in Forney?
Yes — several Forney 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 Forney?
Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and identical for all Forney customers, regardless of supplier. These fees cover transmission, distribution infrastructure, and grid maintenance. When comparing Forney 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 Forney?
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 Forney, 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.