Electricity rates in Wilmer, TX
Wilmer (3,928 people, Dallas County) is served by 6 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 Wilmer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| City of Garland | Municipal utility | 14.11¢ | $150 | 71K | 13 |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $225 | 28K | 212 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Wilmer
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
- Ferris 13.2¢
- Lancaster 13.2¢
- Hutchins 13.2¢
- Red Oak 13.2¢
- Seagoville 13.2¢
- DeSoto 13.2¢
- Combine 13.2¢
- Balch Springs 13.2¢
- Glenn Heights 13.2¢
- Oak Leaf 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 75172
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wilmer?
Most homes in Wilmer 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 Wilmer: Texas-New Mexico Power Co. (14.80¢), Farmers Electric Co-op (12.33¢), Trinity Valley Electric Co-op (12.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wilmer?
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 Wilmer, TX?
6 utilities serve Wilmer's ZIP codes: Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Texas-New Mexico Power Co., Farmers Electric Co-op, Trinity Valley Electric Co-op, City of Garland, HILCO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Wilmer 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 Wilmer?
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.