City of Denton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
City of Denton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 63,757 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Denton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.60 |
City of Denton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Renewable Energy- Three Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $16.50 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Single Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $8.25 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Renewable Energy- Single Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $8.25 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Three Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $16.50 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential PrePaid Service- Single Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $15.25 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential PrePaid Service- Three Phasetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $22.50 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Denton rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (11.11¢ → 13.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Denton | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 48 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.24 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 21 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 12 | 127 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Denton's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 200 | 49 | 62,663 | 2025-03-04 |
City of Denton service area
City of Denton serves Denton County in Texas and 8 ZIP codes.
Denton
Cities: Denton, Corinth, Oak Point, Shady Shores
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,330 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 81 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $877,609 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 1,432 MWh |
City of Denton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 14.72¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $217,643,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,722,903 MWh |
| Peak demand | 396 MW summer · 357 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 16% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 5063 |
| Website | www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/all-departments/utilities/denton-municipal-electric/lower-energy-bill |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Denton's electricity rate?
City of Denton residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 12% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Denton electric bill?
About $132 a month. The average City of Denton home uses 940 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does City of Denton have?
City of Denton serves 63,757 residential customers and 71,027 customers in total in Texas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Denton?
In 2025, the average City of Denton customer was without power for 48 min (SAIDI) over 0.24 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 12 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Denton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential- Renewable Energy- Three Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Denton offer net metering for solar?
City of Denton had 1,330 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 10.0 MW of capacity and 81 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Denton before making decisions.