Electricity Rates in Dallas, TX

How to find the best electricity rates in Dallas with SaveOnEnergy.com

If you live in Dallas, then you can choose your own energy provider. SaveOnEnergy makes it easy to shop for electricity by allowing you to compare multiple providers at once. Using our marketplace, you can simply enter your ZIP code and explore all the rates and plans available near you.

Electricity rates in Texas are constantly rising and falling, depending on demand and the time of year. As an energy consumer, it can be challenging (if not impossible) to keep up with all of these fluctuations on your own. That’s where the SaveOnEnergy marketplace comes in. Here’s how it works:

• Find affordable energy plans in your area. Visit our website and enter your ZIP code to get started. From there, you can filter by provider, rate type, contract length, green energy options, and more. 
• Choose a plan and sign up. When you’ve found the right plan, you can sign up in a few simple steps. Have questions? Call the number on this page to get in touch with an energy professional.
• Enjoy your new electricity plan. Once you’ve finished signing up, you can usually start enjoying your new plan within days. Your new provider will handle everything, so there’s no need to notify your utility or previous electric company.

How does SaveOnEnergy make money?

SaveOnEnergy’s marketplace is free for you to use. We are paid by the provider that you choose when your service begins. For most plans, we also receive a monthly payment from providers if you remain in your plan. This is why it’s important to us that you find the best energy provider, rate, and plan for your home or business.

SaveOnEnergy was founded in 2003 and aims to bring you honest and clear guidance in your search for the right provider. On our marketplace, you can filter for providers, plan types, contract lengths, and much more. We also provide a wealth of guides and resources written by our energy experts. Through these efforts, we hope to make the energy-shopping process easy and simple for you.

Enter your ZIP code above to explore the best electricity rates currently available in your area.

Cheap energy prices in Dallas

In Texas, wholesale electricity rates frequently go up and down. These changes can trickle down and impact the rate that you pay. In the chart below, data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) illustrates how retail electric rates around Texas rise and fall over the course of a year.

When you use SaveOnEnergy to compare electric rates in Dallas, you can feel confident that you’re comparing the most competitive rates in your area. Our marketplace allows you to easily find up-to-date Dallas electricity rates and compare them to get the best deal.

SaveOnEnergy makes it easy to find the cheapest rates on the market. While the average residential electricity rate in Texas is 11.96 cents per kWh, rates on SaveOnEnergy start as low as 6.7 cents per kWh.

Energy providers and utility companies in Dallas

As a resident of a deregulated city like Dallas, it’s important to recognize the difference between electricity providers and utilities. On one hand, your provider is responsible for purchasing or generating electricity, which they sell to you in a plan. In contrast, utilities are in charge of delivering electricity to your property and responding to power outages.

• Utility company in Dallas: Oncor Electric Delivery is the utility company in Dallas. Utilities are determined by geography, so you aren’t able to choose yours. 
• Electricity providers in Dallas: You can pick from numerous Dallas electricity providers, ensuring that you find the best deal. Some of the most well-known suppliers include Reliant Energy, TXU Energy, Frontier Utilities, and Pulse Power.

Power outages in Dallas

When your electricity goes out, you need to contact your utility company (Oncor), as they’re responsible for the power infrastructure in your area. Don’t contact your electricity provider.

• The utility company in Dallas is Oncor Electric Delivery. 
• To report an outage, visit Oncor’s online outage center or call the company at 1-888-313-4747

Electricity rates in my area

When you’re shopping for a new plan, make sure that you’re only comparing rates in your area. Each utility has its own transmission charges, which means that electricity prices across Texas vary from city to city — even if you’re looking at the same plan and provider.

So how do you discover the best electricity rates in Dallas? Your first thought might be to search online for generic terms like “best electric company near me” or “electricity rates in my area.” But it would be more efficient to use a reputable marketplace like SaveOnEnergy to explore multiple rates and providers in one place.

Enter your ZIP code above to find and compare electric rates in Dallas.

How weather affects Dallas electricity rates

Texas is known for its hot summer temperatures and mild winters. The average high temperature in Dallas is 96 in July and August, but just 56 degrees in January. As a result of these different temperatures, electricity demand also varies throughout the year.

Electricity rates tend to be cheaper when demand is low and more expensive when demand is high. One of the best ways to save on electricity costs is to lock in a fixed-rate plan when rates are low.

Moving to Dallas?

As the third-biggest city in Texas, Dallas is home to more than 1.3 million residents and is the centerpiece of the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. If you’re relocating to Dallas, you can rely on SaveOnEnergy to browse electricity rates in your area and lock in an affordable plan that suits your energy habits. To get started, just enter your new Dallas ZIP code above to compare a list of rates and plans available in Dallas today.

SaveOnEnergy’s tips for easy electricity service setup

• Don’t forget to read your plan’s Electricity Facts Label before signing up. It contains important information including:
  • Price per kilowatt-hour based on usage
  • % renewable energy sourcing
  • Early termination fees
• Enjoy hassle-free supplier setup. Once your order has been confirmed, your new supplier will set up service with your utility, or transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) – but don’t worry, there shouldn’t be any interruption to your power during the switch.
• Understanding your electricity bill. Your local TDSP will still deliver your electricity and maintain electric infrastructure including meters and power lines. Your utility fees can be found as TDU or TDSP charges on your monthly bill. They are independent of your supplier rate.

Types of plans in Dallas

As you look for new electricity providers, you’ll notice multiple types of plans to choose from. If you want to learn more about your options, check out our guide to picking an energy plan or call us at the phone number on this screen.

Fixed-rate plans in Dallas

When you sign up for a fixed-rate plan, your electricity rate will be locked in for the duration of your contract (generally 12 months or longer). On the positive side, these plans give you a more predictable energy bill. On the downside, you’ll likely have to pay an early termination fee if you cancel before your contract is up.

Variable-rate plans in Dallas

In many respects, variable-rate plans are the opposite of fixed-rate plans: you won’t need to sign a long-term agreement, but your rate is liable to fluctuate between billing periods. They can be good short-term options but could end up being more expensive if rates spike.

Green electricity in Dallas

Across the country, Texas is leading the way in green energy. Specifically, the Lone Star State creates the most electricity from wind of all 50 states. It’s also within the top five states for solar energy generation.

Whenever you buy an electricity plan in Texas, it will come with at least a small percentage of renewable energy, with some plans containing 100 percent green energy. Check your Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for more details. Similarly, a handful of Dallas electricity providers exclusively offer renewable plans, including Green Mountain Energy and Gexa Energy.

Business energy plans in Dallas

Like residential energy, commercial electricity is also deregulated. If you own a company in Dallas, you can use SaveOnEnergy to get the best energy rate for your business. To learn more, visit our commercial energy rates page.

Dallas energy FAQs

How do I find a green energy plan in Dallas?

Texas residents have an easy time finding affordable green energy electricity plans. To get started, just enter your ZIP code above. Once your results appear, you can filter them to see only green energy plans near you.

How do I choose an electricity provider in Dallas?

SaveOnEnergy makes it easy to shop for electricity. When you enter your ZIP code, you can see all of the energy plans available in your area. Then you can compare them by price, type of plan, percentage of green energy, providers in your area, and more.

How can I lower my utility bill in Dallas?

There are plenty of ways to lower your utility bill, including using less electricity and purchasing energy-efficient appliances. But one of the simplest ways to save on energy costs is to switch to an electricity plan with a lower rate.

Who has the best electricity rates in Dallas?

Frontier Utilities, Express Energy, and Pulse Power currently have the cheapest electricity in Dallas, with rates as low as 6.7 cents per kWh. Enter your ZIP code above to explore current rates in your area.

Calculate your energy usage in Dallas

Not sure how much energy you use? Check out our energy calculator to estimate your monthly household electricity usage. From there, you can easily find plans that suit your usage habits.

Popular ZIP codes in Dallas

Updated: 9/15/2021