Dallas electricity rates: what you’ll really pay in 2026

The flat-rate plans we checked for Dallas cost 10.6 to 14.1 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh on October 5, 2026. That includes Oncor delivery. The average Texas home paid 15.88 cents per kWh in July 2026, so shopping around can save real money. To see how your own plan stacks up, use our rate grader.

Oncor delivers power to most Dallas homes. It owns the poles and wires, reads your meter and fixes outages. You pick a separate company, called a provider, to sell you power and send the bill. Every provider pays Oncor the same delivery charge.

Often, yes. A good payment history can get the deposit waived, and so can proof of age if you or your spouse are 65 or older. A letter of guarantee from someone with good credit can work too. Prepaid plans skip the credit check, but compare their price first. See every way to skip a deposit.

Report it to Oncor, not your provider: call 888-313-4747 or text OUT to 66267. Oncor’s online map shows outages near you. If a line is down, stay far away and call 911.

Of the flat-rate plans we checked from reviewed companies, the cheapest was Frontier Utilities’s Frontier Power Saver 3 at 10.6 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh. It lasts only 3 months, though. Prices change daily, so check Power to Choose at your own monthly use.

It depends on your use. At 1,000 kWh a month, the flat-rate Dallas plans we checked on October 5, 2026 came to about $106 to $141 before taxes, with Oncor delivery included. Summer use can push it much higher. Try your own numbers in the bill calculator above, or see what a normal Texas bill looks like.

Most homes on Oncor lines can. But some cities run their own power company, like Garland Power & Light, and co-ops serve some edges of the metro. Those homes buy power from one company. Check who sends your bill, or use our utility finder.

Common reasons are a hot month, a short plan that ended, or a missed bill credit. Oncor also raised its delivery charge on October 4, 2026, and fixed plans can pass that through. Compare this bill’s kWh use with last year’s.

Short plans often look cheaper, but the price can jump when they end. Long plans lock your rate, but leaving early can cost a fee. If you plan to stay put, a 12-month or longer flat plan with a fair cancel fee is often safer.

Pick a provider and plan, then give it your address or ESI ID and your move-in date. The provider asks Oncor to turn on your power. Many providers can start service quickly. Some may ask for a deposit, so ask before you sign up. Our move-in guide has the full checklist.

An ESI ID is your home’s electric service number. If yours starts with 1044372, Oncor delivers your power. You need it to start or switch service. You can find it on a past bill or by searching your address on Power to Choose.

Air conditioning is a major use of power in hot places. North Texas summers can push your use far past 1,000 kWh a month. Set the thermostat a bit higher, shade west windows and check your plan’s price at 2,000 kWh. Our high bill guide walks through other causes.

A lot. Federal data shows the average price in the Dallas–Fort Worth area rose from about 13.4¢ per kWh in 2020 to about 18.6¢ in 2024. That’s a jump of about 39% in four years. Shopping your plan can save real money.

Ask your provider for a payment plan before your due date. Then call 877-399-8939 on weekdays to reach the state’s energy aid program, CEAP, for your county. Homes earning up to 150% of the poverty level may qualify. You can also dial 211. See our bill help guide for more.