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.

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.

Yes. On October 4, 2026, Oncor’s delivery charge rose to $4.06 a month plus 6.8673 cents per kWh. On a 1,000 kWh bill, that’s $72.73 for delivery. Fact labels issued before then can run about 0.8 cents low at 1,000 kWh.

Call Oncor at 888-313-4747 or text OUT to 66267. You can also check Oncor’s online outage map. Don’t call your provider, because Oncor owns the lines and sends the crews. If a line is down, call 911 first and stay far away.

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.

A bill credit plan takes money off only if you use a set amount of power. One Dallas plan cost 8.7 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh but 21.1 cents at 500 kWh. If your use swings from month to month, pick a flat-rate plan.

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.

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.

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.