Electricity rates in Farmers Branch, TX
Farmers Branch (32,689 people, Dallas County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Oncor Electric Delivery Company pay about 13.20¢/kWh, 17% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Farmers Branch
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
| Denton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.60¢ | $162 | 311K | 49 |
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co. | Delivery (TDU) | 14.80¢ | $170 | 238K | 165 |
| Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $198 | 98K | 240 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.33¢ | $152 | 88K | 91 |
| Trinity Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.63¢ | $163 | 82K | 179 |
| City of Garland | Municipal utility | 14.11¢ | $150 | 71K | 13 |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $225 | 28K | 212 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Farmers Branch
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
- Carrollton 13.6¢
- Addison 17.6¢
- Coppell 13.2¢
- Irving 13.2¢
- Richardson 17.6¢
- Lewisville 13.6¢
- Grapevine 13.6¢
- Dallas 14.1¢
- The Colony 13.6¢
- Euless 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 75006, 75011, 75234
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Farmers Branch?
Most homes in Farmers Branch get power from Oncor Electric Delivery Company, where residential customers pay an average of 13.20¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Farmers Branch: Denton County Electric Co-op (13.60¢), Texas-New Mexico Power Co. (14.80¢), Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op (17.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Farmers Branch?
About $146 a month, based on 1,106 kWh a month (the average for Oncor Electric Delivery Company customers) at 13.20¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Farmers Branch, TX?
8 utilities serve Farmers Branch's ZIP codes: Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Denton County Electric Co-op, Texas-New Mexico Power Co., Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op, Farmers Electric Co-op, Trinity Valley Electric Co-op, City of Garland, HILCO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch?
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.