University Park Electricity Rates

The University Park electricity market currently offers 191 plans from 37 certified providers. The average across all 37 providers is 13.14¢/kWh, with the cheapest plan at 5.2¢ and the most expensive at 20.7¢. The three cheapest providers are AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC, Energy Texas, and Rhythm.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in University Park

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 University Park electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 6.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
6.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.30¢
24 months Fixed Rate
7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 8.90¢
1 months Fixed Rate
8.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 8.90¢
1 months Fixed Rate
8.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SmartEnergy
SmartGreen 3 - 9.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Sustainable Lifestyle - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 10.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Liberty Bell Flex - 11.00¢
1 months Fixed Rate
11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 11.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 6 - 11.40¢
6 months Fixed Rate
11.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest University Park electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

University Park electricity rate distribution chart showing 191 plans from 5.2¢ to 20.7¢ per kWh
Oncor
Delivers Your Power
13.1¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
14.3 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

University Park Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in University Park are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

Oncor Electric Delivery
Transmission & Distribution Utility · North & Central Texas
4.1M
Customers served statewide
1.6 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
107 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 4,072,000 customers across North & Central Texas, including University Park. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

University Park Electric Bills

At University Park’s average rate of 13.1¢/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

$125
Jan
$112
Feb
$106
Mar
$112
Apr
$140
May
$182
Jun
$220
Jul
$225
Aug
$194
Sep
$140
Oct
now
$112
Nov
$128
Dec

A typical University Park home’s bill ranges from about $106 in Mar to $225 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.

University Park Power Generation

41% Natural Gas
23% Wind
15% Solar
11% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
40%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
855 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical University Park 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

University Park Grid Status

As of , there are 302 customers without power in University Park’s Dallas County, Texas. This represents 0.02% of 1,779,147 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 22,542 Texas customers are without power across 58 of 254 counties.

302
Customers Out
1,779,147
Customers Tracked
0.02%
Affected
47m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
1,779,147 customers in Dallas County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in University Park 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.

70° Clear
56%Humidity 0 mphWind
University Park and Dallas County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KDAL

Is there a power outage in University Park right now?

Yes. As of , there are 302 customers without power in University Park (Dallas County, Texas), representing 0.02% of 1,779,147 tracked customers.

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Best University Park Electricity Plans by Usage Level

University Park homes are larger than the DFW average — many exceed 3,000 sq ft with older construction. The average household uses 1,200–1,800 kWh/month, with summer peaks exceeding 2,500 kWh for estate homes. Plans priced well at 2,000 kWh deliver the biggest savings here.

University Park Apartments
500 kWh/month
No Contract Advantage - 8.90¢
$49.50/mo
estimated University Park monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 9.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
Average University Park Home
1,000 kWh/month
Simple Saver 3 - 5.20¢
$52.00/mo
estimated University Park monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Larger University Park Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Simple Saver 3 - 5.20¢
$78.00/mo
estimated University Park monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Large Dallas County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
No Contract Advantage - 8.90¢
$170.00/mo
estimated University Park monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 8.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
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University Park Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 37 retail providers serving University Park’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Dallas County residents today.

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

University Park’s economy centers on SMU, Snider Plaza retail, the Mockingbird Lane corridor, and a dense concentration of medical, legal, and financial professionals. Commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on 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.

Rooftop Solar

University Park Solar

University Park gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.1¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,343
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
14.3 yr
Estimated payback period

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 $14,325 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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University Park Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in University Park right now?

5.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in University Park today, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (Simple Saver 3 - 5.20¢). The average plan runs 13.14¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market saves roughly $79/month. University Park is served by 37 PUCT-licensed Retail Electric Providers offering 191 plans. All plans use the same Oncor Electric Delivery delivery infrastructure, so the only difference is price and contract terms.

What is the average monthly electric bill in University Park?

For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, University Park homes pay about $131/month in supply charges at the 13.14¢/kWh average rate. The EIA reports Texas residential usage averages 1,140 kWh/month. Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery fees add to the supply charge. The cheapest plan at 5.2¢ reduces supply costs to $52/month.

Who delivers electricity in University Park?

Oncor Electric Delivery delivers all electricity in University Park. As the regulated TDU for this area, Oncor Electric Delivery owns and maintains every pole, wire, transformer, and meter. Regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) you choose for supply, Oncor Electric Delivery delivers your power and handles all outage response. Your supplier only affects your rate and billing.

How do I switch electricity providers in University Park?

Compare rates from 37 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 University Park?

Many University Park electricity providers offer plans with renewable energy content sourced from wind and solar facilities 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 University Park?

In University Park, 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 University Park?

A fixed-rate plan in University Park 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 University Park fixed rates starting at 5.2¢/kWh, locking in during mild-weather months gives most households more predictable bills and lower overall costs.