Electricity rates in Dallas, TX
Dallas (1,326,087 people, Dallas County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on City of Garland pay about 14.11¢/kWh, 12% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Dallas
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Garland | Municipal utility | 14.11¢ | $150 | 71K | 13 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co. | Delivery (TDU) | 14.80¢ | $170 | 238K | 165 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.33¢ | $152 | 88K | 91 |
| Trinity Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.63¢ | $163 | 82K | 179 |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $225 | 28K | 212 |
| Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $198 | 98K | 240 |
| Denton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.60¢ | $162 | 311K | 49 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Dallas
Oncor Electric Delivery Company area. Prices include delivery charges, shown at three usage levels from Power to Choose (2026-10-21).
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.8¢ | 6.9¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.9¢ | 7.0¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.3¢ | 7.4¢ | 13.5¢ |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.3¢ | 7.9¢ | 12.7¢ |
| Energy Texas · No Bull 6 | 6 mo | 11.5¢ | 11.5¢ | 11.6¢ |
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
- Irving 13.2¢
- Hutchins 13.2¢
- Duncanville 13.2¢
- Farmers Branch 13.2¢
- Balch Springs 13.2¢
- Grand Prairie 13.2¢
- Mesquite 14.1¢
- Richardson 17.6¢
- Addison 17.6¢
- Carrollton 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204, 75205, 75206, 75207, 75208, 75209, 75210, 75211, 75212, 75214, 75215, 75216, 75217, 75218, 75219, 75220, 75221, 75222, 75223, 75224, 75225, 75226, 75227, 75228, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75232, 75233, 75234, 75235, 75236, 75237, 75238, 75240, 75241, 75242
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dallas?
Most homes in Dallas get power from City of Garland, where residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dallas: Oncor Electric Delivery Company (13.20¢), Texas-New Mexico Power Co. (14.80¢), Farmers Electric Co-op (12.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dallas?
About $150 a month, based on 1,066 kWh a month (the average for City of Garland customers) at 14.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dallas, TX?
8 utilities serve Dallas's ZIP codes: City of Garland, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Texas-New Mexico Power Co., Farmers Electric Co-op, Trinity Valley Electric Co-op, HILCO Electric Cooperative, Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op, Denton County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Dallas is in Texas's competitive market, so Oncor Electric Delivery Company delivers power while you choose a retail electric provider.
How often does the power go out in Dallas?
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.