Electricity rates in Richardson, TX
Richardson (110,815 people, Dallas County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op pay about 17.58¢/kWh, 10% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Richardson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $198 | 98K | 240 |
| City of Garland | Municipal utility | 14.11¢ | $150 | 71K | 13 |
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
- Plano 17.6¢
- Garland 14.1¢
- Addison 17.6¢
- Sachse 17.6¢
- Murphy 17.6¢
- Carrollton 13.6¢
- Parker 17.6¢
- Farmers Branch 13.2¢
- Rowlett 14.1¢
- Allen 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 75080, 75081, 75082, 75083, 75085
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richardson?
Most homes in Richardson get power from Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.58¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Richardson: City of Garland (14.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richardson?
About $198 a month, based on 1,128 kWh a month (the average for Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op customers) at 17.58¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Richardson, TX?
2 utilities serve Richardson's ZIP codes: Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op, City of Garland. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richardson?
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.