Electricity rates in McKinney, TX
McKinney (162,898 people, Collin County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Denton County Electric Co-op pay about 13.60¢/kWh, 15% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving McKinney
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fannin County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.76¢ | $197 | 12K | 1,002 |
| City of Farmersville | Municipal utility | 15.70¢ | $232 | 1,556 | — |
Cheapest electricity plans in McKinney
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 Collin County right now
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Outage history in Collin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 395 | 314 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 77 |
| Most customers out at once | 94,090 (22.6%) | 89,766 (21.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (395 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fairview 13.6¢
- Lowry Crossing 17.6¢
- Melissa 17.6¢
- Princeton 17.6¢
- Allen 13.6¢
- Lucas 17.6¢
- Parker 17.6¢
- Prosper 13.6¢
- Anna 17.6¢
- Saint Paul 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 75069, 75070, 75071, 75072
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in McKinney?
Most homes in McKinney 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 McKinney: Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op (17.58¢), Oncor Electric Delivery Company (13.20¢), Texas-New Mexico Power Co. (14.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in McKinney?
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 McKinney, TX?
7 utilities serve McKinney's ZIP codes: Denton County Electric Co-op, Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Texas-New Mexico Power Co., Farmers Electric Co-op, Fannin County Electric Co-op, City of Farmersville. Which one serves you depends on your street address. McKinney 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 McKinney?
In 2025, customers in Collin County averaged 5 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 77 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 89,766 customers (21.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.