Mesquite Electricity Rates

Today’s cheapest Mesquite electricity rate is 7.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Across 186 plans from 39 providers, rates average 14.2¢/kWh and top out at 20.2¢. 75 of 186 plans are priced between 12-14¢/kWh.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Mesquite

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 Mesquite electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.40¢
12 months Low Rate
7.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Low Rate
7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.23¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 8.40¢
13 months Fixed Rate
8.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 12.10¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 12.10¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.20¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
PTC Infusion Flex - 12.20¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.60¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
TrueClassic 12 - 12.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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VARSITY ENERGY LLC
HOMERUN 12 - 12.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Mesquite electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
14.2¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.3 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Mesquite Utilities

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

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Mesquite Electric Bills

At Mesquite’s average rate of 14.2¢/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

$135
Jan
$122
Feb
$115
Mar
$122
Apr
$151
May
$197
Jun
$238
Jul
$243
Aug
$210
Sep
$151
Oct
$122
Nov
$138
Dec

A typical Mesquite home’s bill ranges from about $115 in Mar to $243 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.

Mesquite Power Generation

42% Natural Gas
24% Wind
15% Coal
8% Nuclear
7% Solar
4% Hydro & Other
35%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
914 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Mesquite 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

Mesquite Grid Status

As of , there are 530 customers without power in Mesquite’s Dallas County, Texas. This represents 0.05% of 1,108,850 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 1,324,428 Texas customers are without power across 1194 of 254 counties.

530
Customers Out
1,108,850
Customers Tracked
0.05%
Affected
1m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
1,108,850 customers in Dallas County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Mesquite 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.

Mesquite and Dallas County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.

Is there a power outage in Mesquite right now?

Yes. As of , there are 530 customers without power in Mesquite (Dallas County, Texas), representing 0.05% of 1,108,850 tracked customers.

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Best Mesquite Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Mesquite’s mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments means usage varies. The average home draws 1,000–1,200 kWh/month. Summer peaks push that higher, especially in older homes with less insulation.

Mesquite Apartments
500 kWh/month
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.20¢
$65.00/mo
estimated Mesquite monthly bill
  • REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
  • 13¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
Average Mesquite Home
1,000 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.20¢
$72.00/mo
estimated Mesquite monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Mesquite Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.20¢
$108.00/mo
estimated Mesquite monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large East DFW Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 12.10¢
$234.00/mo
estimated Mesquite monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 11.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate

North Texas Summer Heat

Mesquite shares the DFW heat corridor. Summer highs routinely exceed 100°F. A home using 900 kWh in spring can hit 1,600–2,000 kWh in July. Compare plans at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh before signing.

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Mesquite Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 39 retail providers serving Mesquite’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to residents today.

Budget Power
REP · Mesquite
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Energy Texas
REP · Mesquite
Atlantex Power
REP · Mesquite
Discount Power
REP · Mesquite
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
TXU
Est. 1882
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Mesquite
Ranchero Power
REP · Mesquite
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Mesquite
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Mesquite
True Power
REP · Mesquite
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Mesquite
VARSITY ENERGY LLC
REP · Mesquite
Companion Energy
REP · Mesquite
Abundance Energy
REP · Mesquite
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Mesquite
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Mesquite
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Think Energy LLC
REP · Mesquite
BKV Energy
REP · Mesquite
Pronto Power
REP · Mesquite
Base Power
REP · Mesquite
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Heritage Power
REP · Mesquite
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Mesquite
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
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Mesquite Business Electricity Rates

Mesquite’s commercial base includes the Town East Mall corridor, the Mesquite Arena and rodeo complex, and a growing logistics sector along I-30 and I-635. All commercial customers access deregulated rates.

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

Mesquite Solar

Mesquite gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.2¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,451
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.3 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $22,800 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Mesquite Electricity FAQ

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

How does electricity deregulation work in Mesquite?

In Mesquite, electricity delivery and supply are separated. Oncor Electric Delivery handles the wires and infrastructure, while you pick from competing suppliers (REP (Retail Electric Provider)s) for your actual electricity. This competition is regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Mesquite right now?

Right now, Mesquite rates start at 7.2¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.20¢). With 186 plans on the market, the average is 14.2¢/kWh. That’s a 49% spread between the cheapest and the average.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Mesquite?

A typical Mesquite household using 1,000 kWh pays around $142/month at the average rate of 14.2¢/kWh. Your bill will vary with seasonal usage patterns — summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest swings.

Who delivers electricity in Mesquite?

Oncor Electric Delivery handles all electricity delivery in Mesquite — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Your choice of supplier only affects who generates and bills for the supply portion.

How do I switch electricity providers in Mesquite?

Switching is straightforward: compare plans, choose a REP (Retail Electric Provider), and sign up. The new supplier coordinates with Oncor Electric Delivery automatically. Expect the switch to take 1–2 business days. There’s no physical work needed and no outage.

What happens when my contract expires?

Most suppliers move you to a month-to-month variable rate after your fixed term ends. This is usually higher than your locked-in rate. Set a reminder to compare plans before your contract expires.

How do Mesquite business electricity rates work?

Mesquite business electricity is priced differently from residential. Your rate depends on peak demand (kW), total consumption (kWh), and contract term. Request quotes from multiple REP (Retail Electric Provider)s to find the most competitive offer.

Who handles power outages in Mesquite?

Oncor Electric Delivery. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.