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Provider
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Term Length
|
Rate at 1,000kWh
|
|---|---|---|
|
12 months
|
8.90¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
8.90¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
8.90¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
9.00¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
9.00¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
9.00¢
|
|
|
18 months
|
9.10¢
|
|
|
18 months
|
9.10¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
10.80¢
|
|
|
12 months
|
13.60¢
|
|
Provider
|
Term Length
|
Rate
|
|---|---|---|
|
3 months
|
4.90¢
|
|
|
1 month
|
4.99¢
|
|
|
6 months
|
6.04¢
|
|
|
6 months
|
6.33¢
|
|
|
6 months
|
6.70¢
|
|
|
6 months
|
6.86¢
|
|
|
6 months
|
7.50¢
|
Source: EnergyBot (updated daily)
As the largest electric utility company in Texas, Oncor Electric Delivery operates in almost 100 counties across the state and delivers electricity to over 400 communities and 4 million homes. Oncor is headquartered in Dallas and boasts an extensive network of more than 140,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines. This allows the utility provider to service major regions in the northwest and north central regions of Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Killeen, Frisco, Grapevine, and Midland.
Generally speaking, if you live in North Texas your home and businesses are most likely powered by Oncor.
If you have questions about your electricity plan (including billing and energy usage), you’ll need to contact your retail electricity provider (REP). However, if you need to report a power outage or a downed power line, you’ll contact Oncor:
As part of the deregulated electricity market, customers living in Oncor’s local utility service area are required to select their own energy provider. This power to choose a REP (retail electric provider) helps to foster competition among providers, driving the cheapest electricity rates and best energy plans.
There are a number of reputable electricity companies in the Oncor Electric utility area, many of which partner with EnergyBot to provide customers with the most competitive rates possible. Some of our top recommendations include:
To find the cheapest energy plan for your home or business, enter your zip code to get started comparing electricity rates on EnergyBot’s marketplace.
All local utility providers in Texas are responsible for delivering electricity to homes and businesses within their service area. This includes maintaining power lines, responding to power outages and downed lines, and updating grid infrastructure.
While your electricity bill will come from your energy provider (not Oncor), you’ll still find transmission and distribution fees from Oncor listed in addition to your provider’s energy charges. These TDU and TDSP charges help to pay for grid maintenance, updates, and repairs– ensuring that your lights stay on.
You cannot buy electricity directly from Oncor. As a utility company, Oncor does not bill its customers directly and has no energy plans available for purchase. If you live in Oncor’s service area you will automatically be enrolled as a customer when they deliver power to your property.
There are many reliable electricity companies in Oncor’s region, including well established brands like TXU Energy and Direct Energy. When shopping for the right electricity provider it’s important to take the electricity rate, term length, and other benefits into account while comparing.
To find the right fit for your household in 5 minutes or less, enter your ZIP code and take advantage of EnergyBot’s marketplace.
Delivery charges, also known as TDU charges, change twice a year and are regulated by the PUCT to ensure fairness for the consumer. Currently the TDU charges in Oncor’s service area are:
At least twice a year, in March and September, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas reviews and adjusts TDSP fees. When things change, fees may go up, down, or stay the same depending on the cost of maintaining the grid.
ERCOT manages the Texas electricity grid, while PUCT oversees the market, including ERCOT, to protect consumers and ensure fair competition. Both play essential roles in the Texas energy market.