Collin County Power Outages
- 0 active outages affecting 0 customers in Collin County right now.
- Live data for 607,109 customers across Plano, McKinney, Frisco, and 9 more cities.
- Last updated 22 minutes ago on .
Collin County Power Outage FAQ
How many people are without power in Collin County right now?
0 customers are currently without power in Collin County across 0 outages. Oncor tracks about 607,109 meters in the county — since each meter represents one home or business, the number of people impacted is significantly higher than the customer count. We pull new data every 15 minutes.
Who delivers electricity in Collin County?
Oncor is the primary regulated Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) for Collin County. Texas-New Mexico Power and Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative also serve parts of the county. Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with major cities including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Allen. Under Texas deregulation, you choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for billing and rates, but your TDSP handles all physical delivery and outage response regardless of your REP.
How do I report a power outage in Collin County?
The fastest way is to text OUT to 66267 if your phone is registered with Oncor. Otherwise call 1-888-313-4747 or go to oncor.com. Oncor handles all physical outage restoration in most of Collin County — it doesn't matter which electricity provider you're paying, Oncor is the one dispatching crews. If you see a downed power line, call 911 immediately before reporting to Oncor.
What causes power outages in Collin County?
The most common causes of Collin County power outages are severe thunderstorms and ice storms, which are frequent in the North Texas region. Other major causes include rapid population growth straining existing infrastructure, construction-related outages from new developments, and extreme summer heat driving peak demand. Collin County's explosive suburban growth means new subdivisions and ongoing infrastructure upgrades are a constant factor, with Oncor continually expanding and reinforcing the grid to keep pace.
Can I compare electricity rates in Collin County?
Yes — Collin County is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so residents can choose from dozens of competing providers. We track rates for 12 Collin County cities including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and more. Rates in the Oncor territory currently start as low as 6.4¢/kWh. Collin County's affluent suburban market attracts a high number of providers competing for customers, giving residents some of the best plan options in Texas.
