Dallas is part of the Texas retail electricity market, so you get to decide which company sells you power and which plan sets your price. The power lines are a separate matter. Oncor owns and runs the delivery network across Dallas, and it gets electricity to your door whichever provider's name is on the bill. That leaves providers competing on price, contract length and plan design.
Our table below pulls live plan prices for Dallas addresses on the Oncor network. After it, you'll find where prices stood this month, which plans fit which kind of household, and what to look for on a plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL), the standard fact sheet every Texas plan has to publish. We checked every price on this page on November 4, 2026, and we refresh the page monthly.
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These figures were taken on November 4, 2026. Each one is an all-in average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the unit your meter counts, measured at 1,000 kWh unless we say otherwise, with Oncor's delivery charges already folded in.
Our Dallas rates table runs from 7.3¢ to 10.7¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh.
Power to Choose, the official Texas shopping site, listed 171 plans from 42 providers for Dallas addresses.
On Power to Choose, the 147 fixed-rate plans (prepaid and time-of-use plans left out) ranged from 6.2¢ to 16.3¢ with a median of 13.1¢, and the typical 12-month plan cost 13.0¢.
The cheapest bill-credit plans on Power to Choose came in at 6.2¢, 6.9¢ and 7.4¢, and bill-credit plans listed there cost between 18.0¢ and 27.0¢ at 500 kWh.
On Power to Choose, the cheapest 12-month plans with no bill credit stayed between 11.8¢ and 12.4¢ at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.
Oncor charges $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh for delivery, as shown on Oncor-area EFLs dated October 4, 2026. At 1,000 kWh, that comes to $72.73 a month before you buy any electricity.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) put the average Texas residential price at 15.91¢ per kWh in August 2026, a preliminary figure.
What this means for you: a fixed rate above about 13¢ per kWh, or a month-to-month rate you never picked, is a strong sign you can save by switching this month.
Four of the plans in our Dallas table this month come from Express Energy's Flash Value range, and they share one design. Here are their average prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh:
Flash Value 14: 20.2¢, 7.3¢ and 13.3¢
Flash Value 12: 20.5¢, 7.6¢ and 13.6¢
Flash Value 24: 22.0¢, 9.0¢ and 15.1¢
Flash Value 36: 23.6¢, 10.7¢ and 16.8¢
Express's plan description promises a fixed rate plus a $125 bill credit in each month you use 1,000 kWh or more, and it requires AutoPay. That credit is why the 500 kWh price sits so far above the 1,000 kWh one. We ran the numbers on Flash Value 14 from its published averages: a month at 1,000 kWh comes to about $73, while a month at 950 kWh misses the credit and comes to about $188.
So these plans reward homes that clear 1,000 kWh in every billing cycle, which is far easier in the air-conditioning months than in spring, fall or winter. If a mild month could pull you under the line, a plan without a credit will often cost less across the year. Our guide to reading an Electricity Facts Label shows where the credit terms appear.
The right yardstick is the price at the usage your home really has. Ads usually quote the 1,000 kWh figure, but each EFL also lists averages at 500 and 2,000 kWh, so read the column nearest your own monthly number.
For a 12-month plan without a bill credit, about 12¢ per kWh or less at your usage is a good price this month; the cheapest such plans on Power to Choose sat between 11.8¢ and 12.4¢ on November 4.
At 16¢ per kWh you're paying more than the 15.91¢ Texas average from the EIA and more than the typical 12-month plan on Power to Choose, so it pays to shop.
A month-to-month rate that starts after a contract ends is usually the priciest way to buy power, and leaving one carries no early termination fee.
To find your real number, log in to Smart Meter Texas, the state's free portal for smart meter readings, or total the kWh from your last 12 bills. According to the EIA, the average Texas home used 1,096 kWh a month in 2024, and plenty of Dallas homes run well above that once summer cooling kicks in.
Three causes account for most of the big Dallas bills we hear about.
Air conditioning: summer cooling can push usage far beyond spring or fall levels, so a plan that looks cheap at 1,000 kWh may cost much more at your July or August usage.
Delivery: Oncor's $4.06 monthly charge plus 6.8673¢ per kWh pays for poles, wires and meters, and every provider passes it straight through. On Power to Choose, the typical 12-month plan cost 13.0¢ at 1,000 kWh, so delivery makes up more than half of that bill. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approves these charges and posts the current delivery rates for each Texas utility.
Lapsed contracts: if a fixed contract runs out and you don't choose a replacement, you move onto a month-to-month rate that can change with each billing cycle.
The first two share a fix: compare plans at your summer usage and lock in a fixed rate before the heat arrives. The third only needs a calendar reminder about a month before your end date.
Two companies stand behind your service. The retail electric provider (REP) is the one you choose: it sets your plan, sends the bill and answers billing questions. Oncor is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU): it owns the lines, reads the smart meter and repairs the network. Every provider uses the same Oncor equipment, so changing providers has no effect on how reliable your power is.
When the lights go out, contact Oncor rather than your provider. Oncor takes outage reports 24/7 at 888-313-4747, and you can also text OUT to 66267. Online, start with Oncor's outage and weather page. For more on what the utility bills for, see our guide to TDU delivery charges.
No single provider is best for every Dallas household, because your usage pattern decides which plan wins. Every plan named below appears in our Dallas table, shown with average prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh as checked on November 4, 2026.
Homes that reliably use 1,000 kWh or more: Express Energy Flash Value 14 (20.2¢, 7.3¢, 13.3¢) has the lowest 1,000 kWh price in the table, with Flash Value 12 close behind (20.5¢, 7.6¢, 13.6¢).
A longer price lock: Flash Value 24 (22.0¢, 9.0¢, 15.1¢) and Flash Value 36 (23.6¢, 10.7¢, 16.8¢) run on the same $125 credit, so they need the same steady usage.
Smaller homes, apartments or a plan with no credit at all: every plan in our Dallas table this month pays its credit only at 1,000 kWh or more, so none fits low or uneven usage. Power to Choose listed the cheapest 12-month plans without a credit at 11.8¢ to 12.4¢ across usage levels.
Renewable power: no plan in our Dallas table is 100% renewable this month. Power to Choose listed 43 fully renewable plans for Dallas addresses on November 4, and our reviews of Gexa Energy and Green Mountain Energy cover two providers built around green power.
Prepaid or no deposit: our Dallas table has no prepaid plan this month. On Power to Choose, prepaid plans for Dallas addresses ran 16.5¢ to 17.9¢ at 1,000 kWh.
Before you commit, price at least three plans at your own usage and open each EFL on the day you sign to confirm the terms. Our provider reviews cover the companies selling in Texas.
A fixed-rate plan holds your energy price steady for the whole contract, commonly 12, 24 or 36 months, which shields you from summer price jumps. Leave early and you may owe an early termination fee (ETF), so pick a term that matches how long you'll stay at the address, and check the fee on the EFL. Oncor's delivery charges can still change during your contract, because the PUCT sets them rather than your provider.
Variable plans have no fixed term and can be cancelled whenever you like, but the rate can move every billing cycle. On Power to Choose on November 4, variable plans for Dallas addresses ran from 9.9¢ to 18.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. They make sense for a short stay, and they carry the most risk heading into a hot summer.
With a prepaid plan you put money on the account first, get alerts as the balance drops and top up as needed, with no credit check or deposit. Our Dallas table has none this month. On Power to Choose, prepaid plans for Dallas addresses cost 16.5¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh, a few cents above typical fixed plans. Our no-deposit electricity guide covers the other routes, including deposit waivers.
Renewable plans are matched with renewable energy credits, often from Texas wind and solar farms. On Power to Choose, 43 of the 171 plans for Dallas addresses were 100% renewable on November 4. Browse our green energy plans and check the renewable content line on each EFL.
Time-of-use plans price power lower during set hours, such as nights or weekends, which can suit electric vehicle owners who charge overnight. Power to Choose listed six of them for Dallas addresses this month. Solar buyback plans credit you for the extra power rooftop panels send to the grid, so compare the buyback rate, any monthly fees and what happens to unused credits.
Changing providers takes a few minutes, and your lights stay on throughout.
Find your ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier), the number tied to your meter, on a recent bill.
Compare plans at your usage, pick one and enroll with your service address.
Choose a start date. The new provider handles the switch with Oncor, and nobody has to visit your home.
If you're under contract, check the end date first. Under PUCT rules, you avoid an early termination fee when the switch happens no earlier than 14 days before the expiration date on your renewal notice, and your provider has to send that notice at least 30 days before the contract ends. The PUCT electricity FAQ has the details.
If you're moving within Dallas or arriving from out of town, our guide on how to switch electricity providers in Texas covers new service, moves and transfers.
Dallas is the third-most populous city in Texas and the ninth-most populous in the United States, with 1.3 million residents at the 2020 census, according to Wikipedia. Together with Fort Worth, it anchors the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the most populous metro area in Texas at 8.5 million people. The city is the seat of Dallas County and extends into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. Oncor is the delivery utility for Dallas homes in the retail choice area.
Our Dallas table shows live prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh. On Power to Choose, the typical 12-month plan was 13.0¢ when we checked on November 4, 2026.
The lowest prices come from Express Energy's Flash Value plans, which need 1,000 kWh or more every month to earn their $125 credit.
Oncor delivers the power on every plan and charges $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh for it.
Report outages to Oncor at 888-313-4747, day or night.
You can leave a contract without an early termination fee from 14 days before the expiration date on your renewal notice.
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| Provider | Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 14 Months | 7.100¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 7.300¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 9.000¢ / kWh | |
 | 24 Months | 9.900¢ / kWh | |
| 36 Months | 10.700¢ / kWh |
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