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Best Electricity Rates in Dallas

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Dallas, we compare plans from provider websites, Power to Choose, and select sponsor offers. We only show True Fixed plans—no gimmicks, no free night traps, and no hidden fees.

For a list of the best Free Nights, Free Weekends, and Prepaid plans in Dallas, follow these links: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Dallas

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1st
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 14 - Oncor
PTC
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
11.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

2nd
Southern Federal
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SoFed Better Rate Plus - 14
Company website
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Need to call for Autopay setup

⚠️ ⚠️ One of the highest cancellation fees

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

4th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 12 - Oncor
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

Company website
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

6th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Apr 13
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

7th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

8th
Gexa Energy
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Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢
9th
Companion Energy
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Companion + Perks 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢
10th
Frontier
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Frontier Power Saver 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢

Showing the best available 500 / 1000 / 2000 kWh prices for the selected term range. Sources include PowerToChoose (“PTC”) and direct provider sites. We are not affiliated with PowerToChoose.org or the Public Utility Commission of Texas; these offers are shown for informational purposes only.

TDU Contact and Outage Information for Dallas

Dallas is served by ONCOR, the utility company responsible for delivering electricity to your home.

Utility Service Contacts

ONCOR

Visit TDU Website Open Outage Map

Support Phone

888-313-4747

Dallas Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1980

  • Dallas has a very large apartment share, with apartments slightly outnumbering houses. Electric heating is much more common than gas heating, so winter electricity use can matter more here than in cities where gas is the dominant heating source. Dallas is also a mature urban market, which means apartment quality and energy efficiency can vary a lot from one building to another, especially in older multifamily properties.
  • Because Dallas has hot summers and colder winter periods than the Gulf Coast, both summer AC and winter heating can affect electric bills. For renters in small and medium apartments, bill credit plans can be risky, since usage may fall below the required threshold in many months and the credit can disappear. For that reason, apartment shoppers in Dallas are usually better off focusing on True Fixed plans instead of chasing low advertised rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Housing Characteristics." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles, Table DP04.

Heating Type Share

Electricity 64.2%
Gas 33.2%
Other 2.6%

Housing Mix Share

House 45.2%
Apartment 46.8%
Other 8.0%

Bill Estimator in Dallas Using Competitive Market Rates

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Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Dallas

Highest review scores among True Fixed providers currently listed for Dallas.

Rank #1 Score 4.48/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.25/5
Branch Energy

Branch Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.6¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.2/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.3¢ @ 1000 kWh

8 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.2/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.2/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.5¢ @ 1000 kWh

4 eligible plans

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Do I Need to Pay a Deposit to Enroll in an Electricity Plan in Dallas?

It depends. There are two main ways account setup is handled in the Texas electricity market:

Post-paid Plans (Credit-Based): Most of the plans listed on this page are post-paid plans. These are traditional “use now, pay later” contracts.
  • Credit Check: The provider will usually perform a soft credit check, which does not affect your credit score. 
  • Deposit Requirements: If you have decent to excellent credit, you likely will not be required to pay a deposit. However, if you have poor credit history, you may need to pay a deposit, typically between $150 and $400. 
  • Refunds: These deposits are usually refundable after a year of on-time payments or when you close your account.

Prepaid Plans (No Deposit / No Credit Check): If you want to avoid both a credit check and a deposit, prepaid plans are usually your best option.
  • How It Works: These plans do not require a deposit or a credit check. We also have a specific section on this website dedicated to prepaid electricity. 
  • The Cost: Rates for prepaid plans are usually slightly higher than post-paid plans, but the difference is often small for low-usage customers, such as those living in small apartments. 
  • Recommended Provider: Payless Power is one of the top companies offering reliable prepaid electricity plans in Texas.

Pro Tip: Deposit Waivers: In Texas, you can often get your deposit waived on a post-paid plan if you are 65 or older, a victim of family violence, or if you can provide a Letter of Credit from your previous utility company showing 12 months of on-time payments.

How Switching Electricity Plans Works in Dallas: The 14-Day Rule

This is one of the most misunderstood parts of shopping for electricity in Dallas and across Texas. Many people think they have to wait until the last day of their contract to switch, but that is not true. If you wait too long, you could end up rolling onto a high month-to-month rate.

In Texas, you can switch to a new electricity provider up to 14 days before your current contract ends without paying an early termination fee. That means you do not have to wait until the exact expiration date. As long as your new plan starts within that 14-day window, your current provider cannot charge you a penalty for leaving early.

Even though the penalty-free window is 14 days, you can usually shop much earlier than that. Many providers let you lock in a new rate 30 to 60 days in advance, and sometimes even earlier. When you enroll, you can usually choose a future start date so the new plan begins when your current contract ends.

In most cases, the switch is handled for you. When you sign up with a new provider, they coordinate the change through the Texas grid system, so you do not have to cancel your old service separately under the normal switching process.

There is no interruption in power, and there should not be any overlap in service. Your old provider bills you through the switch date, and the new provider takes over after that. Most switches happen on the next meter read date, but in many cases you can also request a specific switch date to line up with your contract end date.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Dallas

What is the best 12-month True Fixed rate in Dallas right now?

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Dallas is Budget Power — No Gimmicks 14 - Oncor, with a rate of 12.1¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Dallas for a studio apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Dallas for a studio apartment with electric heating is $70.39.

What is the average electricity bill in Dallas for a large house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Dallas for a large house with electric heating is $207.54.

What is the average electricity bill in Dallas for a medium house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Dallas for a medium house with gas heating is $122.02.

How do I know if a plan I choose is a True Fixed plan in Dallas?

If you find a plan that looks good on another provider’s website, in an online ad, or even on Power to Choose, you can still use Clear Energy Facts to double-check it.

First, download or open the plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL). Then compare it using our EFL Inspector: EFL Inspector .

This tool helps you tell whether a plan is truly fixed, a bill-credit plan, a free nights/weekends offer, or something else.

Which TDU serves Dallas?

The primary TDU serving Dallas is ONCOR. This TDU owns and maintains local delivery poles and wires, and also manages outage restoration.

How do I confirm the correct TDU for my address in Dallas?

Check your current electricity bill or service paperwork for the delivery utility name. If you are moving, enter your ZIP code and address during enrollment to confirm the exact TDU.