Electricity rates in Carrollton, TX
Carrollton (133,168 people, Dallas County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Denton County Electric Co-op pay about 13.60¢/kWh, 15% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Carrollton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.60¢ | $162 | 311K | 49 |
| Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $198 | 98K | 240 |
Power outages in Dallas County right now
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Outage history in Dallas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,125 | 281 |
| Days with outages | 25 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 386,856 (40.8%) | 107,071 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,125 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Farmers Branch 13.2¢
- Addison 17.6¢
- Coppell 13.2¢
- Lewisville 13.6¢
- Richardson 17.6¢
- The Colony 13.6¢
- Irving 13.2¢
- Grapevine 13.6¢
- Plano 17.6¢
- Flower Mound 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 75006, 75007, 75010, 75011
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carrollton?
Most homes in Carrollton get power from Denton County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.60¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Carrollton: Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op (17.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carrollton?
About $162 a month, based on 1,192 kWh a month (the average for Denton County Electric Co-op customers) at 13.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Carrollton, TX?
2 utilities serve Carrollton's ZIP codes: Denton County Electric Co-op, Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carrollton?
In 2025, customers in Dallas County averaged 4 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 107,071 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.