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Garland Electricity Rates

Edited by Rafael Morales
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The cheapest True Fixed electricity rate in Garland today for a 12 to 23 month term is 11.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, from True Power. Across the 46 True Fixed plans in that range we track in Garland, the average is 13.7¢/kWh. Both numbers account for the energy provider’s charges and all TDU delivery and base charges, so they reflect what you actually pay.

That 11.1¢ is the floor for a real fixed rate in Garland on a term of 12 months or longer. If you see a 12-month-or-longer plan advertised well below this rate, it is almost certainly a bill credit plan. Those rates only apply if your monthly usage lands inside a narrow window, usually right around 1,000 kWh. Miss the window and the same plan can cost you double.

Every plan listed here is True Fixed. If you are looking for a different plan type in Garland, we track those separately: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Best True Fixed Plans in Garland

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PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.5¢
1000 KWH
11.1¢
2000 KWH
10.9¢

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

2nd
Express Energy
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Express Energy Speedy 12SM
PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.2¢
2000 KWH
11.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ One of the lowest ratings on Google Reviews

3rd
Veteran Energy
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Veteran Energy Basic 12SM
PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.2¢
2000 KWH
11.0¢
Company website
Aug 14
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

5th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Simple 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

6th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 12 - Oncor
PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

7th
Energy Texas
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No Bull 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.5¢
1000 KWH
11.5¢
2000 KWH
11.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews.

8th
Rhythm
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Digital Choice 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
11.5¢
1000 KWH
11.5¢
2000 KWH
11.6¢
Exclusive Offer
Aug 07
12 months
500 KWH
12.1¢
1000 KWH
11.7¢
2000 KWH
11.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

10th
Abundance Energy
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Confident Renter 12
Company website
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
12.3¢
1000 KWH
11.9¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

11th
Abundance Energy
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Fixed Rate – Straight Forward 12
Company website
Aug 17
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
12.0¢
2000 KWH
11.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

Company website
Aug 12
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

13th
Ranchero Power
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Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12
Company website
Aug 14
12 months
500 KWH
13.8¢
1000 KWH
12.8¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢
14th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Aug 05
12 months
500 KWH
13.2¢
1000 KWH
12.8¢
2000 KWH
12.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

Company website
Aug 12
12 months
500 KWH
13.7¢
1000 KWH
12.8¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢
16th
Southern Federal
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SoFed Digital Saver Plus - 12
Company website
Aug 14
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
12.8¢
2000 KWH
12.6¢
17th
Energy Texas
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Come & Take It 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
Company website
Aug 14
12 months
500 KWH
12.9¢
1000 KWH
13.0¢
2000 KWH
13.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews.

Company website
Aug 12
12 months
500 KWH
13.4¢
1000 KWH
13.0¢
2000 KWH
12.8¢
Company website
Aug 12
12 months
500 KWH
13.6¢
1000 KWH
13.2¢
2000 KWH
13.0¢

Top concerns

Live Agent Payment Fee: They charge a $6.95 per call fee for customers who choose to make a payment via a call center agent

Company website
Aug 12
12 months
500 KWH
13.7¢
1000 KWH
13.2¢
2000 KWH
13.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

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 Garland

The primary ZIP codes for Garland are 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, and 75048. In most deregulated areas of Garland, Oncor is the utility company responsible for delivering electricity to your home and the company you should contact if there is an outage in your area. Some addresses in Garland are served instead by Garland Power & Light (GP&L), the city’s municipal utility, which means those residents are not part of the deregulated market and cannot switch electricity providers. If your address is in the GP&L service area, you can report outages at 972-205-3000 or check their outage map here: https://www.gpltexas.org/outage-center/gp-l-power-outage-map

Utility Service Contacts

ONCOR

Visit TDU Website Open Outage Map

Support Phone

888-313-4747

Garland Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1978

Located 15–20 miles northeast of Dallas, Garland has a unique energy profile. While the city uses a mix of gas and electric heating, the source usually depends on where you live: houses typically use gas, while most apartments rely on electricity.
Because of this, summer air conditioning is the primary driver of your electric bill. however, winter heating can also cause significant spikes in usage—especially for apartment residents with electric systems. Use the table below to compare estimated costs based on your specific housing and heating setup.

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

Heating Type Share

Electricity 56.5%
Gas 41.9%
Other 1.6%

Housing Mix Share

House 71.8%
Apartment 24.1%
Other 4.1%

Bill Estimator in Garland Using Competitive Market Rates

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Atlantex Power

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Atlantex Power · 12 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Garland

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

Rank #1 Score 4.49/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.37/5
Ranchero Power

Ranchero Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.7¢ @ 1000 kWh

6 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.36/5
Southern Federal

Southern Federal

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.7¢ @ 1000 kWh

4 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.35/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.28/5
Spark Energy

Spark Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.0¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Best Time of the Year to Shop for Electricity in Garland

In Garland, the best time to shop for electricity is usually during the spring and fall. Those months often have lower demand, which can lead to better rates. Still, this is not a hard rule. Prices can change based on local weather, fuel markets, grid conditions, and broader supply and demand trends.

Another thing to watch is contract length. In the past, shoppers mostly saw 12, 24, or 36-month plans. Now it is common to see terms like 9, 13, 18, or 20 months. That matters because the length of your contract affects when you will have to shop again, and renewing during a high-price season can cost more.

If you want to be more careful, try to choose a plan that keeps your renewal date away from the hottest summer months or the most volatile winter periods. For example, if one contract would make you renew in August and another would make you renew in May, the May renewal may put you in a better shopping window. Sources that track Texas electricity shopping patterns consistently point to spring and fall as the more favorable seasons, while summer and deep winter tend to be riskier.

Weather also matters. Major heat waves and winter storms can put pressure on the market and increase price volatility, so it is usually better not to wait until right before a major weather event to lock in a plan. You can also direct readers to your historical Texas electricity rates page to show how prices move over time.

Origin of the Plans on This List in Garland

Clear Energy Facts collects plan information in three ways:

1. Provider Websites
If a plan has the tag “Company Website”, it means the plan was found directly on the provider’s own website. You can access these plans through our link, or you can go directly to the company’s website yourself.
One important note: try not to use the sponsored links that appear on Google when shopping for electricity. Some providers show different rates depending on how you reached their site, including promo links, special landing pages, or paid ads.
For more information, see this article: Texas Electricity Promo Codes and Secret URLs

 
2. Power to Choose (PTC)
If a plan has the tag “PTC”, it means the plan is listed on Power to Choose, the official Texas electricity shopping website.
Even though you can access these plans directly on Power to Choose, we recommend using our link because we review, filter, and categorize them first. Many plans on Power to Choose are not truly fixed-rate plans, even if they may look attractive at first.
So if we tag a plan on this page as a fixed-rate plan, it means we have already reviewed it and confirmed that it is not a time-of-use plan, a bill credit plan, or another gimmick plan type.

3. Exclusive Plans
If a plan has the tag “Exclusive”, it means Clear Energy Facts has a direct partnership with the provider and can offer a competitive rate that may not be widely available on other shopping platforms.
These plans are still reviewed the same way as the others, and when we include them on our list, it is because we believe they are competitive options for shoppers in Garland.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Garland

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

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Garland is True Power — True Value 12, with a rate of 11.1¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Garland for a small apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Garland for a small apartment with electric heating is $77.64.

What is the average electricity bill in Garland for a medium house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Garland for a medium house with electric heating is $120.09.

What is the average electricity bill in Garland for a large house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Garland for a large house with gas heating is $156.88.

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

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 Garland?

The primary TDU serving Garland 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 Garland?

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.