Compare Dallas Electricity Rates, Plans and Providers

Searching for cheap electricity rates in Dallas? Like many residents of this Texas city, you research Dallas energy companies, examine their plans and compare their rates. But it’s a lot of information! And as you’ve heard from others or seen on past electricity bills, you don’t know how accurate it is. Teaser rates, disclaimers and restrictive conditions often mean that upfront figures are too good to be true.

ElectricityPlans understands your confusion, and we’ve made it our mission to add transparency to Dallas’s complex deregulated electricity market.

Our website gives you the tools you need to pick the right plan for your home and confidently compare the vast number of Dallas electricity plans, electric rates and providers out there.

Concerned about overpaying? Worried about falling for discounts with restrictive guidelines? Before shopping, it’s helpful to benchmark your electricity rate. Otherwise, how will you know if you are getting the best electricity rate in Dallas? Here’s how you can start your search:

That’s the average rate in Dallas right now. But there are so many electricity plans that beat this rate. You’ll find current Dallas electricity rates below.

Dallas Electricity Shopping

• How to Compare Electric Rates in Dallas
• How to Find the Cheapest Electricity in Dallas
• Dallas Electric Companies
  • Dallas Utility Company – Oncor
  • Recommended Dallas Electricity Providers
• What’s the Best Electric Company in Dallas?
• Moving to Dallas – Start Electricity in Your New Home
• Switch Electricity Companies in Dallas
• What to Do During a Power Outage in Dallas
• Dallas Electricity FAQs
• Business Electricity in Dallas – Commercial Electricity Rates

These are just some of the rates available. Compare and shop electric rates in Dallas by entering your zip code.

How to Compare Electric Rates in Dallas

Across Texas, electricity shoppers soon face one reality: You can’t always trust a deal or an energy plan’s terms. So you don’t end up with a rate that’s higher than expected, you vet electricity providers in Dallas with a fine-tooth comb. Still, it’s time-consuming and often confusing.

The biggest issue that many encounter? Advertised rates at 1000 or 2000 kWh contain a significant amount of fine print. However, many fail to realize that the rate you see only corresponds to exactly that amount of power. And if you go beyond this figure or conserve a little one month, you pay a different price — usually higher and potentially out of your budget.

We created ElectricityPlans to provide clear, honest, gimmick-free comparisons between rates and plans. Here are some of the tools to help you compare electricity rates in Dallas to find the cheapest electricity plans.

• You can shop based on your usage, so you know exactly what you will pay per kWh, and the estimated monthly bill. Our Electricity Bill Calculator feature does all the math for you!
• Read one-line summaries of the fine print on each plan. We highlight key items for you.
• You can shop by type of plan. So if you want a tiered rate or bill credit plan, you can find those. But you can also find true fixed rate plans, which is what we recommend for most homes.
• You can compare plans side-by-side with the Compare Plans tool, then send the results to yourself via email if you’re not ready to buy yet.

Are you new to shopping for energy in Texas? Check our full guide on how to shop for an electricity plan in Texas or use the quick guide to shopping below.

How to Find the Cheapest Electricity in Dallas

If you want to find the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas, follow these easy steps to shop by zip code and average usage.

TIP: Don’t know your usage? The average home in Dallas uses 937 kWh per month.

Dallas Electric Companies

There are two types of electric companies in Dallas, and it’s important to know the difference.

There is the utility company that delivers power to your home. And there’s the electricity provider that you purchase power from.

Dallas Utility Company – Oncor

The local Dallas utility company for electricity is Oncor. They deliver power to your home, read the meter, manage local power lines and respond to electrical emergencies and outages.

But you must choose an energy company in Dallas to provide your electricity. You’ll have a choice in electricity provider, rate and plan.

Recommended Dallas Electricity Providers

Looking for a list of Dallas electricity providers? Below are the providers that we work with, all of which have passed our review standards.

Electricity Company	Phone Number
4Change Energy	844-395-4408
APG&E	866-427-4805
Atlantex Power	855-478-4032
Champion Energy	855-307-8616
Chariot Energy	877-917-3876
Cirro Energy	833-307-1139
Direct Energy	844-879-7711
Discount Power	833-307-1140
Frontier Utilities	855-209-0714
Gexa Energy	855-639-8057
GoodCharlie	800-241-0742
Green Mountain Energy	833-307-1138
New Power Texas	866-529-4931
OhmConnect Energy	866-531-5945
Payless Power (prepaid)	866-934-3451
Reliant Energy	833-302-3650
Rhythm	877-649-0354
TriEagle Energy	877-649-0354
TXU Energy	833-201-0058
Veteran Energy	855-780-5209

What’s the Best Electric Company in Dallas?

There are 120 licensed energy providers in Texas, with 50 residential electricity companies in Dallas. That’s a lot to pick from.

The truth is, there is no one best electric company in Dallas. For many residents, “best” comes down to a handful of factors: how much electricity you use and when you use it, energy bills and your budget, and if you’d like to support renewable energy.

We’ve picked out our top recommendations for electricity companies in Dallas based on different plan types.

• Best electricity company for fixed rate electricity plans. Chariot Energy and OhmConnect Energy both offer consistent low prices for fixed rates.
• Best electricity company with a satisfaction guarantee Rhythm Energy gives a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Don’t like them? Leave within 30 days with no early termination penalty.
• Best free nights electricity. Chariot Energy has the best free nights electricity plan in Dallas.
• Best prepaid electricity company. Payless Power is the best no-deposit lights company in Dallas because they offer a fixed rate plan in addition to month to month rates.
• Best apartment electricity company. Reliant has some of the best electricity plans for apartments.

These recommendations are based on over 20 years of experience in Texas’ deregulated electricity market. We have personal experience with these companies and base this list on our review or their rates and plans.

Moving to Dallas – Start Electricity in Your New Home

If you are moving to a new home in Dallas, you need to start an electricity plan for your new home before you move in, no matter if you intend to rent or own.

In fact, if you are renting, your leasing agent or landlord may require proof of electricity service before you get the keys to your place!

Most areas of the country have regulated utilities, with no choice of provider. Texas electricity is deregulated, and you must choose a provider. Oncor, the Dallas utility company, will deliver power to your home no matter which provider you choose.

To start electricity in your new home, you must first enter your zip code at ElectricityPlans.com. Then, enter your estimated monthly usage to see accurate bill estimates for each plan.

You can get the average lmonthyly electricity info from your landlord or prior home owner. Or, just use the average electricity usage in Dallas, which is 937 kWh monthly. Shopping based on usage helps you find the cheapest electricity plan.

Once you’ve picked your electricity plan and electricity company, choose “Move in” during the enrollment process. Then select the start date for service.

Need service in a hurry? Here’s information on same day electricity service.

TIP: Moving within the Dallas area? If you currently have Oncor as your utility company, you can take your electricity plan with you as a transfer of service. Or if rates have fallen since you last shopped, you can cancel your current service with no early termination fee.

Switch Electricity Companies in Dallas

When your contract is about to expire, your electricity company will contact you with a new renewal offer.

Don’t take the renewal offer. At least, don’t just click the renewal link without shopping first.

We recommend that you compare Dallas electricity rates every time your contract expires. Because most electricity providers offer the best rates to new customers.

Here are tips to help you find the best rate when you switch electricity companies:

• Shop based on your usage. Don’t look at the advertised rate (usually at 1000 or 2000) and think that’s what you’ll pay. Shop with your usage to see your estimated bill amount and rate.
• Shop ahead of time. Don’t wait until your contact has expired before you shop. In fact, if your contract expires in the summer months, we recommend you start shopping 60 days ahead of time. Just remember to pick a start date equal to your expiration date.
• Select a basic fixed rate plan. With all the different types of plans offering bill credits, tiered rates and free power, it’s easy to get confused. Based on the thousands of bills we’ve reviewed, basic fixed rate plans are the best option for almost everyone.
• Evaluate all parts of the electricity plan. Most only look at the rate. But you should also consider the term, termination fee and type of plan.

TIP: Sign up for our free electricity plan contract reminder service, so you don’t forget to shop!

Compare your current rate to the average electricity rate in Dallas, which you’ll see below. How does your rate stack up?

What to Do During a Power Outage in Dallas

Power outages in Dallas are usually caused by weather events or electrical infrastructure failure (like area transformers.)

If you have lights out in Dallas, here’s how to check when the power will be back on:

• You can view current outages, report a power outage or check outage status on the Oncor website.
• Sign up for My Oncor Alerts to get outage notifications for your home, and power restoration times.
• Check the Oncor outage map.

Need to report a power outage in Dallas? Here are 4 ways to report your power outage:

• Call 888-313-4747
• Text OUT to 66267 and follow instructions
• Download the MyOncor app and follow instructions
• Report a power outage online

Dallas Electricity FAQs

Here are answers to some common questions in Dallas electricity.

Business Electricity in Dallas – Commercial Electricity Rates

Commercial electricity rates in Dallas are deregulated. If your business spends less than $2500 monthly for electricity you can shop business electricity rates online.

Or you can call us at 844-214-5559 Monday-Friday for a custom business electricity quote for larger business or for a same day electricity move-in.

We also offer information on how to understand your business energy plan, cut your energy costs and read commercial electricity bills.