Electricity in Fort Worth is sold by competing retail providers, and you're free to choose the one you sign with. That part of the market is open. The delivery side isn't: Oncor runs the lines and meters across Fort Worth and carries the power to your home no matter which provider bills you.
Use the table below to see live prices for Fort Worth addresses on Oncor's network. Further down, we cover this month's prices, which plans in our table fit which homes, and what to check on each Electricity Facts Label (EFL), the official summary of a plan's price and terms. We checked these prices on November 4, 2026, and we update the page every month.
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Here's the Fort Worth picture as of November 4, 2026. Unless a line says otherwise, each figure is the average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) at 1,000 kWh a month, with Oncor's delivery charges included.
In our Fort Worth rates table, plans cost between 7.4¢ and 16.0¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh.
Power to Choose, the official electricity shopping site for Texas, listed 171 plans from 42 providers in the Oncor service area.
On Power to Choose, Oncor-area fixed-rate plans, not counting prepaid or time-of-use plans, ran from 6.2¢ to 16.3¢; 75 of those 147 plans cost 13.1¢ or less, and the typical 12-month plan cost 13.0¢.
The lowest bill-credit plans on Power to Choose showed 6.2¢, 6.9¢ and 7.4¢ at 1,000 kWh, while bill-credit plans there cost from 18.0¢ to 27.0¢ at 500 kWh.
On Power to Choose, the least expensive 12-month plans without a bill credit came in between 11.8¢ and 12.4¢ whatever the usage.
Oncor's delivery charges, as printed on Oncor-area EFLs dated October 4, 2026, are $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh. At 1,000 kWh, that adds up to $72.73 a month before the energy itself.
Statewide, the average 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: paying more than about 13¢ per kWh on a fixed plan, or sitting on a month-to-month rate, usually means there's a cheaper plan available to you right now.
The bottom of our Fort Worth table is made up of bill-credit plans. Their prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh:
4Change Energy's Maxx Saver Value 12 shows 20.3¢, 7.4¢ and 13.4¢.
Maxx Saver Value 24 shows 22.0¢, 9.0¢ and 15.1¢, and Maxx Saver Value 36 shows 23.6¢, 10.7¢ and 16.8¢.
Reliant Energy's Power Savings 12 and Power Savings 24 both show 21.4¢, 13.5¢ and 17.0¢.
The jump between 500 and 1,000 kWh is the giveaway. On the Power Savings EFLs, Reliant spells out a $75.00 usage credit for every billing cycle at or above 1,000 kWh, with no credit in cycles below it. 4Change's notes on the Maxx Saver Value plans don't describe the credit, so check the EFL for the exact trigger before you sign up.
A plan like this makes sense only if your home stays at 1,000 kWh or higher every month of the year. The hot months make that easy for many Fort Worth households, but lighter months in spring, fall and winter can drop you below the line, and a month without the credit costs far more per kWh. In that case, a flat-priced plan is often safer over a full contract. Our EFL reading guide shows where the credit terms sit on the label.
A rate is only good if it's good at your usage. The 1,000 kWh number gets the attention, but every EFL also shows prices at 500 and 2,000 kWh, and the one nearest your normal month is the one to compare.
A 12-month plan without a bill credit at roughly 12¢ per kWh or less at your usage is a good Fort Worth price as of November 2026; on Power to Choose, the cheapest such plans ran 11.8¢ to 12.4¢.
At 16¢ per kWh, you're above the EIA's 15.91¢ Texas average and above the typical 12-month plan on Power to Choose, which makes it worth shopping.
If your contract ended without a new plan in place, you're paying a month-to-month rate that is very likely higher than the plans in our table. Leaving it triggers no early termination fee.
Smart Meter Texas, the state's official site for smart meter data, shows your usage history at no cost, as do the kWh totals on your last 12 bills. The EIA reports that the average Texas home used 1,096 kWh a month in 2024, and summer cooling sends many Fort Worth homes higher.
Most high Fort Worth bills trace back to three things.
Summer cooling: air conditioners work hard through the hottest months, and usage can rise far above spring and fall levels. A plan priced well at 1,000 kWh may look different at your peak-summer usage.
The delivery charge: Oncor bills $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh to maintain the grid that reaches your home, and providers pass it through in full. With the typical 12-month plan on Power to Choose at 13.0¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh, delivery accounts for more than half of the bill. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) sets these charges and publishes the current delivery rates for every Texas utility.
Expired contracts: when a fixed term ends and nobody picks a new plan, the account rolls onto a month-to-month rate that can change every billing cycle.
Shopping at summer usage and locking a fixed price before the heat handles the first two; for the third, shop a month before your end date.
Your monthly bill comes from a retail electric provider (REP), the company you picked. The equipment belongs to Oncor, the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for Fort Worth, which maintains the lines, reads the smart meters and fixes the network after damage. Every REP uses the same Oncor system, so a new provider means a new price, not a different level of reliability.
For outages and downed lines, go to Oncor directly. Its outage line, 888-313-4747, is available 24/7, and you can text OUT to 66267. Online, use Oncor's outage and weather page. Our guide to TDU delivery charges explains what they pay for.
The right Fort Worth provider depends on how much power your home uses each month. All of these plans are in our Fort Worth table, with average prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh checked November 4, 2026.
Around 500 kWh a month: 4Change Energy's Perfect Fit 12 (11.4¢, 16.0¢, 18.3¢) has the lowest 500 kWh price in the table, thanks to a $50 monthly credit when usage is at least 500 kWh.
Below 1,000 kWh with no credit involved: Direct Energy's Live Brighter Lite 12 and Live Brighter Lite 24 (16.1¢, 15.7¢, 16.0¢) are aimed at low-usage homes and add a $9.95 usage charge in months over 1,000 kWh.
Mostly above 1,000 kWh: Reliant Energy's Basic Power 12 (18.0¢, 15.6¢, 15.4¢) and Basic Power 24 (18.4¢, 16.0¢, 15.8¢) carry no credit, with a $9.95 usage charge in billing cycles under 1,000 kWh.
Every month at 1,000 kWh or more: Maxx Saver Value 12 (20.3¢, 7.4¢, 13.4¢) is the cheapest plan in the table at 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, and Reliant's Power Savings 12 (21.4¢, 13.5¢, 17.0¢) pays its $75.00 credit at the same threshold.
A longer lock: Maxx Saver Value 24 (22.0¢, 9.0¢, 15.1¢) and Maxx Saver Value 36 (23.6¢, 10.7¢, 16.8¢) need the same steady usage.
No credit and no usage charge: our Fort Worth table has no plan like that this month. Power to Choose listed 12-month plans with neither at 11.8¢ to 12.4¢.
Fully renewable power: none of the plans in our Fort Worth table is 100% renewable this month. Power to Choose listed 43 such Oncor-area plans on November 4, and our Gexa Energy and Green Mountain Energy reviews cover two providers built around renewable plans.
Prepaid or no deposit: there's no prepaid plan in our Fort Worth table this month. On Power to Choose, Oncor-area prepaid plans cost 16.5¢ to 17.9¢ at 1,000 kWh.
Check at least three of them against your own usage, then open the EFL on signup day to confirm the price and terms.
With a fixed-rate plan, your energy price doesn't change for the length of the contract, often 12, 24 or 36 months. Cancelling early can cost an early termination fee (ETF). In our Fort Worth table, 4Change Energy's fee is $20 for each month remaining, and Reliant Energy and Direct Energy charge a flat $150 on 12-month plans or $295 on 24-month plans. Oncor's delivery charges can still change mid-contract, because the PUCT sets them.
Variable-rate plans run month to month, so you can leave whenever you want, but the price can shift each billing cycle. On Power to Choose on November 4, variable plans in the Oncor area cost 9.9¢ to 18.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. They fit a short stay, and they're the riskiest option going into summer.
Prepaid plans let you buy power in advance and top up as you go, with no deposit or credit check. Our Fort Worth table doesn't include one this month. On Power to Choose, prepaid plans in the Oncor area cost 16.5¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh, which is more than many fixed plans. Our no-deposit electricity guide lays out your options.
Renewable plans are paired with renewable energy credits, frequently from Texas wind and solar projects. On Power to Choose on November 4, 43 of the 171 Oncor-area plans were 100% renewable. See our green energy plans and read the renewable content section of each EFL.
Time-of-use plans lower the price in chosen hours, usually nights or weekends, which can help if you charge an electric vehicle overnight. Power to Choose listed six of them in the Oncor area this month. Solar buyback plans credit homes with rooftop panels for power exported to the grid; compare the credit rate, monthly fees and the treatment of leftover credits.
Your power stays on during a switch, and the sign-up itself takes minutes.
Look on a recent bill for your ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier), the number that identifies your meter.
Compare plans at your usage, choose one and enroll with your service address.
Pick a start date. Your new provider handles the change with Oncor, and no visit to your home is needed.
If you're under contract, check the end date. PUCT rules let you switch with no early termination fee if the switch happens no earlier than 14 days before the expiration date on your renewal notice, and providers must send that notice at least 30 days before the contract ends. The PUCT electricity FAQ explains the rules.
Moving to a new address in Fort Worth is covered in our guide on how to switch electricity providers in Texas, along with transfers and new service.
Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County and extends into Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties, covering nearly 350 square miles, according to Wikipedia. Its population was estimated at 1,028,117 in 2025, making it the 10th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous in Texas. It is the second-largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, home to 8.5 million people. Oncor delivers electricity to Fort Worth homes in the retail choice area.
Our Fort Worth table shows live prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, while the typical 12-month plan on Power to Choose was 13.0¢ when we checked on November 4, 2026.
The lowest prices belong to bill-credit plans that need 1,000 kWh or more every month; 4Change Energy's Perfect Fit 12 leads the table at 500 kWh.
Oncor delivers the power for every provider at $4.06 a month plus 6.8673¢ per kWh.
Oncor handles outages at 888-313-4747, or text OUT to 66267.
Switching is free of early termination fees from 14 days before the expiration date on your renewal notice.
Ready to see your options? Enter your ZIP code at the top of the page to compare live Fort Worth plans side by side.
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| Provider | Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 12 Months | 7.300¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 9.000¢ / kWh | |
| 36 Months | 10.700¢ / kWh | |
 | 12 Months | 13.500¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 13.500¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 15.600¢ / kWh | |
 | 24 Months | 15.700¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 15.700¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 16.000¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 16.000¢ / kWh |
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