Richardson Electricity Rates
Richardson has one of the most competitive electricity markets in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory, with 177 active plans. At 1,000 kWh, Richardson rates average 13.33¢/kWh — a spread of 13.4¢ separates the cheapest from the priciest option. Rates are updated multiple times daily.
Cheapest Electricity Plans in Richardson
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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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢
12 months
Cheapest
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6.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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6.90¢
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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6.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.93¢
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¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Sustainable Simply Days - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 10.80¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 10.80¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.90¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.90¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 11.00¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 11.00¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.20¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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11.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.30¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 10 - 11.50¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Liberty Bell Flex - 11.60¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Richardson electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Richardson Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Richardson 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 Richardson. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.
Richardson Electric Bills
At Richardson’s average rate of 13.3¢/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 Richardson home’s bill ranges from about $108 in Mar to $228 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.
Richardson Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Richardson Grid Status
Best Richardson Electricity Plans by Usage Level
Richardson’s housing ranges from established Canyon Creek and Heights Park neighborhoods (1970s–90s) to newer CityLine mixed-use living. The average home uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks pushing higher in older homes.
- Energy Texas
- 10.8¢/kWh at this usage
- 5-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Ranchero Power
- 10.3¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Richardson Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 35 retail providers serving Richardson’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to residents today.
Richardson Business Electricity Rates
Richardson’s Telecom Corridor is one of the densest concentrations of technology companies in the Southwest — AT&T, Cisco, Samsung, Texas Instruments, and hundreds of startups. CityLine’s mixed-use campus and UT Dallas add to the commercial electricity 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.
Richardson Solar
Richardson gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.3¢/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, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $20,575 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Richardson Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Richardson, Texas.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Richardson right now?
Today’s cheapest: 6.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage in Richardson, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.50¢). That’s well below the 13.33¢ average across all 177 plans currently available from 35 providers.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Richardson?
Roughly $133/month for a Richardson home using 1,000 kWh (at the average 13.33¢/kWh rate). The cheapest plan would cut supply costs to $65/month for the same usage.
Who delivers electricity in Richardson?
All Richardson electricity flows through Oncor Electric Delivery’s distribution network. They handle lines, meters, outage repair, and storm response. Your supplier handles billing and rate only.
How do I switch electricity providers in Richardson?
Compare plans, choose a REP (Retail Electric Provider), and sign up. The new supplier coordinates with Oncor Electric Delivery automatically. Expect 1–2 business days. No physical work needed.