Haltom City Electricity Rates
Electricity rates in Haltom City currently range from 6.7¢ to 19.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. That’s 20 retail providers offering everything from 6.7¢ to 19.9¢/kWh, with a market average of 14.02¢ at standard usage. Plan mix: 20 fixed-rate (3–24 month).
Today's Cheapest Plans in Haltom City
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
Cheapest
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6.7¢
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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6.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.1¢
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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9.1¢
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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10.0¢
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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10.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.9¢
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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12.1¢
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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12.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Choose 12 - 12.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.2¢
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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12.3¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 9
9 months
Fixed Rate
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12.6¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Saver 12 - 13.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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13.2¢
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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13.3¢
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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14.0¢
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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15.3¢
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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15.3¢
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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15.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Haltom City electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Haltom City Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Haltom City 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 Haltom City. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.
Haltom City Electric Bills
At Haltom City’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 Haltom City 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.
Haltom City Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Haltom City Grid Status
As of , there are 5 customers without power in Haltom City’s Tarrant County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 1,369,536 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 57,666 Texas customers are without power across 704 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Haltom City 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.
Is there a power outage in Haltom City right now?
Yes. As of , there are 5 customers without power in Haltom City (Tarrant County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 1,369,536 tracked customers.
Monthly Cost Breakdown for Haltom City Homes
The average Haltom City home uses about 1,000–1,200 kWh per month, though older homes built in the 1960s through 1980s with less insulation and aging HVAC systems can push well past that range during summer. Choosing a plan matched to your actual usage is critical — especially in an established community where housing stock varies widely. Below are the best Haltom City plans at four common usage levels, 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
Electricity Providers Serving Haltom City
We’ve compared rates and plans from 20 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Haltom City’s Oncor Electric Delivery territory in Tarrant County. 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.
Business Electricity Options in Haltom City, TX
Haltom City’s economy runs on small business. From the auto repair shops and trades contractors that line Denton Highway and Belknap Street to the family-owned Vietnamese, Mexican, and Laotian restaurants that have made the city a hidden-gem dining destination, local businesses need electricity plans that match tight operating margins. Texas deregulation means Haltom City commercial customers can shop dozens of providers for a better rate — and businesses switching from a default or expired contract typically save 15–30% on electricity costs.
Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, Haltom City commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Whether you run a body shop on Carson Street, a taqueria on Denton Highway, or a service company dispatching crews across Tarrant County, a quick quote request can unlock business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
How Haltom City Residents Switch Providers
Whether you’re moving to Haltom City 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. Haltom City and the surrounding northeast Tarrant County communities — Watauga, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Fort Worth — all 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 20 providers serving the Oncor territory. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,200 kWh, larger or older homes 1,500–2,000+ kWh. If you’ve rolled onto a variable rate after your last contract expired, 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 Haltom City?
Haltom City’s affordable homes are a big draw for first-time buyers and renters — but many of those homes were built in the 1960s through 1980s. Before you budget for electricity, check the age of the HVAC system. An older furnace or AC unit (15+ years) will cost significantly more to operate than a modern high-efficiency system. Factor in potentially higher usage when comparing electricity plans, and schedule service at least 5 business days before your move-in date to ensure power is on when you arrive.
Haltom City Solar
Haltom City 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 →
Everything to Know About Haltom City Electricity
Got questions about electricity in Haltom City? These FAQs cover rates, providers, Oncor, switching, and everything Haltom City residents need to know about their electricity options.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Haltom City right now?
The cheapest Haltom City electricity rate is 6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). The average across all 95 plans from 20 PUCT-certified providers is 14.02¢/kWh. Under Texas deregulation, Haltom City residents can switch providers freely through the Power to Choose marketplace. Switching from the average to the cheapest plan saves roughly $73/month. Rates are refreshed multiple times daily.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Haltom City?
For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Haltom City homes pay about $140/month in supply charges at the 14.02¢/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 Haltom City?
Oncor Electric Delivery owns the wires, poles, transformers, and meters in Haltom City. As the PUCT-regulated TDU, Oncor Electric Delivery delivers every electron to your home regardless of which of the 20 providers you buy supply from. Your supplier handles billing and your per-kWh rate; Oncor Electric Delivery handles the physical grid and outage response.
How do I switch electricity providers in Haltom City?
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 Haltom City?
Many Haltom City electricity providers offer plans with renewable energy content sourced from Texas wind and solar farms connected to the ERCOT grid. Plans with higher renewable percentages use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset your consumption. Same Oncor Electric Delivery delivery, same reliability. Pricing is often comparable to conventional plans, and no home modifications are required.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Haltom City?
In Haltom City, Oncor Electric Delivery delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply uniformly to all customers. These fees cover the physical grid — poles, wires, transformers, meters, and outage crews. Plan rates advertised on comparison sites generally include delivery charges already. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for every plan shows the exact split between supply costs and Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery fees.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Haltom City?
A fixed-rate plan in Haltom City locks your per-kWh supply rate for the contract term, shielding you from ERCOT wholesale price swings. Variable plans may start lower but can increase monthly without notice. With Haltom City fixed rates starting at 6.7¢/kWh, locking in before summer — when Texas wholesale prices historically spike — gives most households more predictable bills and lower overall costs.
Should I choose a fixed-rate or variable-rate plan in Haltom City?
For the majority of Haltom City households, a fixed-rate plan is the safer and smarter choice. North Texas summers drive electricity usage — and wholesale prices — sharply higher from June through September. A fixed-rate plan locks your per-kWh energy charge for the entire contract term, typically 12–36 months, protecting your household budget from seasonal price spikes. Variable-rate plans might look cheap in mild spring or fall months, but they leave you fully exposed when summer demand drives wholesale costs up — potentially adding $100+ to a single month’s bill. The trade-off with a fixed-rate plan is an early-termination fee (usually $150–$200) if you cancel before the term ends. Variable plans make sense only if you’re staying very short-term or are comfortable actively monitoring ERCOT wholesale prices.
How do I switch electricity providers in Haltom City?
Switching providers in Haltom City takes about five minutes and can be done entirely online or by phone. Choose a new plan from this page, click through to sign up, and your new retail electricity provider handles everything from there. They file a switch request with ERCOT and coordinate the changeover with Oncor Electric Delivery. Service transfers on your next meter-read date, usually within 1–3 business days. There is absolutely no interruption to your power — 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, though you can switch penalty-free during the final 14 days of your existing contract term.