Richardson sits in the part of Texas where households pick their own electricity company, so your price comes down to the provider and plan you sign up for. The poles, wires and meters stay the same whatever you decide. Oncor Electric Delivery carries electricity to Richardson homes, which leaves retail providers competing on rates, contract terms and service.
Our rates table below pulls live plan prices for Richardson addresses in the Oncor area. Under it, you'll find where the market stands this month, which plans fit which homes, and what to read on a plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL), the standard disclosure sheet that comes with every Texas plan. We checked every price on this page on November 4, 2026, and we refresh the page monthly.
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These figures come from our own table and from Power to Choose, both checked on November 4, 2026. Each price is the average cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh, the unit your meter counts) at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, with Oncor's delivery charges already folded in.
In our Richardson table, current prices run from 7.4¢ to 9.0¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh.
Power to Choose, the official state comparison site, listed 171 plans from 42 providers for Oncor-area addresses.
Of the 147 standard fixed-rate plans on Power to Choose (prepaid and time-of-use plans left out), prices ran from 6.2¢ to 16.3¢, and 75 of them cost 13.1¢ or less.
The middle-of-the-pack 12-month fixed plan on Power to Choose cost 13.0¢.
The three lowest price points on Power to Choose (6.2¢, 6.9¢ and 7.4¢) all belong to bill-credit plans, and Power to Choose listed plans built that way at 18.0¢ to 27.0¢ per kWh if you use 500 kWh.
On Power to Choose, the cheapest 12-month plans without a bill credit start at 12.0¢ at 1,000 kWh and stay between 11.8¢ and 12.4¢ at 500, 1,000 or 2,000 kWh.
Oncor's delivery charges are $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh, as listed on a current EFL dated October 4, 2026. At 1,000 kWh, that adds up to $72.73 a month before you pay anything for the electricity itself.
The average Texas residential price was 15.91¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
What this means for you: if your fixed plan costs well above 13¢ at your usage, or you've slid onto a month-to-month rate, shopping this month will very likely save you money.
Every plan in our Richardson table this month has the same price shape. 4Change Energy's Maxx Saver Value 12 and Frontier Utilities' Frontier Saver Plus 12 each show 20.3¢ at 500 kWh, 7.4¢ at 1,000 kWh and 13.4¢ at 2,000 kWh. The two-year versions follow suit: Frontier Saver Plus 24 lists 21.3¢, 8.4¢ and 14.5¢, and Maxx Saver Value 24 lists 22.0¢, 9.0¢ and 15.1¢.
When the average price drops sharply at 1,000 kWh and rises again at 2,000 kWh, a usage credit is doing the work: you earn it at 1,000 kWh but not at 500 kWh. Frontier says its Saver Plus plans can earn up to $1,500 in usage credits a year. 4Change's plan notes don't spell out the credit, so check the EFL for the exact threshold and amount before you enroll.
In practice, these plans reward homes that use about 1,000 kWh or more in every single month. If your usage falls well short of that in spring, fall or winter, your price in those months moves toward the 500 kWh figure, and 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 are printed.
Judge any rate at the usage your home really has. Ads almost always quote the 1,000 kWh figure, but each EFL lists the average price at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, so read the column nearest your own bills.
In November 2026, a 12-month fixed plan at about 13¢ per kWh or less at your usage is a fair price for a Richardson home, because that's where the typical 12-month plan on Power to Choose sits.
A plan without a bill credit at around 12¢ is close to the floor this month, since the cheapest credit-free 12-month plans on Power to Choose landed between 11.8¢ and 12.4¢.
16¢ per kWh is above the 15.91¢ Texas average from the EIA and near the 16.3¢ top of the fixed-rate range on Power to Choose, so treat it as a clear signal to shop.
A month-to-month rate after your contract ends is very likely costing you more than the plans in our table, and leaving one costs nothing.
Your smart meter already tracks how much you use. Log in free at Smart Meter Texas, the state's meter-data portal, or total the kWh from a year of bills. The EIA puts the average Texas home at 1,096 kWh a month in 2024, and air conditioning pushes most homes higher in summer.
Three culprits account for most bill shock in Richardson.
Air conditioning: in the hot months the AC runs for long stretches, and usage can climb far past spring levels. A plan that looks good at 1,000 kWh may price very differently at your August usage.
Oncor's delivery charges: $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ for every kWh, and every provider passes them on to you. At 1,000 kWh that's $72.73 before the energy charge. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approves these charges and posts the current delivery rates for each Texas utility.
A lapsed contract: when a fixed term ends and you don't pick a new plan, your account moves to a month-to-month rate that can change each billing cycle.
Pricing plans at your real summer usage and locking in a fixed rate ahead of the heat blunts the first two. The third needs only a calendar reminder before your contract end date.
Two companies stand behind your electricity. The retail electric provider (REP) is the one you choose: it sets your plan and sends the bill. Oncor is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU): it owns the local lines, reads your smart meter and repairs the network when something fails. Every provider uses the same Oncor system, so switching has no effect on reliability.
When the power goes out, skip your provider and contact Oncor at 888-313-4747, available 24/7, or text OUT to 66267. Oncor's outage information is on its outage and weather page, and our explainer on TDU delivery charges covers what the delivery side of your bill pays for.
No single provider suits every Richardson household; the best fit depends on your usage and how long you want to commit. Every plan below is in our Richardson table, priced at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh as checked November 4, 2026.
Homes that use 1,000 kWh or more every month: 4Change Energy's Maxx Saver Value 12 and Frontier Saver Plus 12 both show 20.3¢, 7.4¢ and 13.4¢. They're only a bargain if you clear that usage mark all year.
A two-year price lock: Frontier Saver Plus 24 (21.3¢, 8.4¢, 14.5¢) and 4Change's Maxx Saver Value 24 (22.0¢, 9.0¢, 15.1¢) work the same way over 24 months.
A low cancellation fee: 4Change charges $20 per remaining month on both Maxx Saver Value plans, while Frontier lists a flat $150 on Frontier Saver Plus 12 and $200 on Frontier Saver Plus 24.
Low usage, apartments, or no bill credit at all: every plan in our Richardson table this month is priced around a usage credit, and each costs more than 20¢ at 500 kWh. On Power to Choose, the cheapest 12-month plans without a credit stayed between 11.8¢ and 12.4¢ at any usage.
Renewable power: no plan in our table this month is 100% renewable. Our reviews of Gexa Energy and Green Mountain Energy cover two providers that focus on renewable plans, and Power to Choose listed 43 fully renewable plans for Oncor-area addresses on November 4.
Prepaid or no deposit: our table has no prepaid plan this month. On Power to Choose, Oncor-area prepaid plans cost 16.5¢ to 17.9¢ at 1,000 kWh.
Compare at least three plans at your own usage, then open each EFL to confirm the price and terms on the day you enroll. Our electricity provider reviews cover each company in more depth.
A fixed-rate plan holds your energy price steady for the whole contract, commonly 12, 24 or 36 months. Leaving early can mean an early termination fee (ETF): in our Richardson table these run from $20 per remaining month at 4Change to a flat $150 or $200 at Frontier. Oncor's delivery charges sit outside your provider's control and can still change during a fixed contract, because the PUCT approves them. Browse more fixed-rate electricity plans.
Variable plans have no fixed term, so you can leave whenever you like, but the price can change from one billing cycle to the next. Power to Choose listed Oncor-area variable plans from 9.9¢ to 18.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh on November 4. They suit a short stay, such as the gap between leases, and they're the riskiest choice heading into summer.
Prepaid plans work like a pay-as-you-go phone: you load money onto the account, get usage alerts and top up as needed, with no credit check and no deposit. None are in our Richardson table this month, and the Oncor-area prepaid plans on Power to Choose cost more than most fixed plans. Our no-deposit electricity guide walks through your options.
Renewable plans match your usage with renewable energy credits, often from Texas wind and solar projects. Power to Choose listed 43 plans at 100% renewable for Oncor-area addresses on November 4, 2026. Compare green energy plans and check the renewable content figure on each EFL.
Time-of-use plans charge less during set hours, such as nights or weekends, which can suit electric vehicle owners who charge overnight. Power to Choose listed six time-of-use plans for the Oncor area this month. Solar buyback plans credit rooftop solar owners for the power they send back to the grid, so compare the buyback rate, any monthly fees and what happens to unused credits.
Changing providers is a short online job, and your power stays on throughout.
Grab a recent bill and find your ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier), the number tied to your meter.
Compare plans at your usage, pick one and enroll with your service address.
Choose a start date. Your new provider handles the handover with Oncor, and no one needs to come to your home.
Under contract now? Check your end date first. Under PUCT rules, you avoid an early termination fee if your switch takes effect no earlier than 14 days before the expiration date shown 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.
Moving to Richardson? Our guide on how to switch electricity providers in Texas also covers move-ins. For an office or shop, start with our business energy plans.
Richardson is a city in Dallas and Collin counties and an inner suburb of Dallas. The 2020 U.S. census counted 119,469 residents. Oncor is the delivery utility for Richardson, and residents choose their own retail provider. More on the city is on Wikipedia.
Our Richardson table shows live prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh. The typical 12-month fixed plan on Power to Choose cost 13.0¢ when we checked on November 4, 2026.
Every plan in our table is priced around a usage credit, so it only pays off at 1,000 kWh or more a month. On Power to Choose, 12-month plans without a credit start at 12.0¢ at 1,000 kWh.
Oncor delivers the power whichever provider you choose, and charges $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh for it.
For outages, contact Oncor at 888-313-4747 or text OUT to 66267.
You can leave a fixed contract without an early termination fee from 14 days before its end date.
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| Provider | Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
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 | 12 Months | 7.300¢ / kWh | |
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| 24 Months | 8.400¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 9.000¢ / kWh | |
 | 24 Months | 9.900¢ / kWh |
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