City of Garland electricity rates
Municipal utility · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
City of Garland is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 70,627 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢/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 Garland bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $282.20 |
City of Garland residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Ratetime-of-use | 2018-08-01 | $5.34 | 10.3¢ (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 Garland rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (10.91¢ → 13.68¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Garland | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 13 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.20 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 66 min | — | — |
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 Garland's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 41 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 281 | 29 | 107,071 | 2025-03-04 |
City of Garland service area
City of Garland serves Dallas County in Texas and 90 ZIP codes.
Dallas
Cities: Dallas, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Wylie, Coppell, Duncanville, Lancaster, Farmers Branch, Balch Springs, Sachse, Murphy, Seagoville, Glenn Heights, Lucas, Sunnyvale, Hutchins, Wilmer, Ovilla, Travis Ranch, Combine, Oak Leaf, Saint Paul
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Garland at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.64¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.73¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $253,147,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,144,173 MWh |
| Peak demand | 506 MW summer · 449 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 2% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.2% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 6958 |
| Website | www.gpltexas.org |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Garland's electricity rate?
City of Garland residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢ 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 Garland electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average City of Garland home uses 1,066 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does City of Garland have?
City of Garland serves 70,627 residential customers and 77,632 customers in total in Texas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Garland?
In 2025, the average City of Garland customer was without power for 13 min (SAIDI) over 0.20 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Garland offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Garland before making decisions.