Electricity rates in The Colony, TX
The Colony (41,779 people, Denton County) is served by Denton County Electric Co-op. 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 The Colony
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.60¢ | $162 | 311K | 49 |
Power outages in Denton County right now
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Outage history in Denton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 251 | 200 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 62,169 (18.7%) | 62,663 (18.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (251 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hackberry 13.6¢
- The Trails of Frisco 13.6¢
- Frisco 13.6¢
- Little Elm 13.6¢
- Lewisville 13.6¢
- Lake Dallas 13.6¢
- Paloma Creek South 13.6¢
- Oak Point 13.6¢
- Highland Village 13.6¢
- Carrollton 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 75056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in The Colony?
Most homes in The Colony 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in The Colony?
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 The Colony, TX?
Denton County Electric Co-op serves The Colony.
How often does the power go out in The Colony?
In 2025, customers in Denton County averaged 3 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 62,663 customers (18.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.