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Dallas · Oncor · ERCOT
Compare Dallas electricity rates and plans
Moving to Dallas or tired of your current plan? Compare fixed-rate options while Oncor keeps delivering your power.
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ERCOT market
Choosing an electricity plan in Dallas
Dallas sits in the competitive ERCOT market, so you pick a retail electric provider for the energy itself. In most of the city the wires, meter and outage response belong to Oncor, which does not sell you a plan. Dallas has a big mix of high-rise and mid-rise apartments, older neighborhoods and newer infill homes, and each tends to use power differently. A plan that suits a one-bedroom downtown unit can be a poor fit for a large house with a pool. Comparing by your real usage, contract length and cancellation terms is what matters.
ImportantOncor handles outages and meter reads at your Dallas address. Comparing plans only changes who supplies and bills the energy. A few addresses near the city edge may be served differently, so we confirm by ZIP.
How it works
How to set up electricity in Dallas
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Match a plan to your home
Apartment, condo or house: compare rate type, term length and fees against how much power you actually use.
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Pick a start date
Set service to begin on your move-in day or switch when your current term ends.
Local notes
What to know for Dallas
Location-specific details to help you compare and plan.
Population & market
~1.3 million residents
Typical usage
DFW summers push usage well past 1,200 kWh/month in many Dallas homes.
Seasonal tips
AC is the biggest summer driver; a fixed-rate plan protects against July–August spikes.
Utility check
Most of Dallas is Oncor territory. A few addresses near the city edge are served differently — we confirm by ZIP.
Benefits
Why compare plans in Dallas?
Fits apartments and houses
Usage differs a lot between a downtown unit and a larger home, so the best plan differs too.
Move-in ready
Line up service before you get the keys so you are not without power on day one.
Plain-language terms
We walk through term length, early cancellation and fees before you commit.
Free advisor help
Talk to a person about your options at no cost to you.
Compare with confidence
Starting service, moving, or switching? We’ll help
Share your ZIP and whether you need new service, a transfer, or a provider switch. A licensed advisor compares ERCOT retail plans for your TDSP territory — free, no obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who delivers electricity in Dallas?
In most of Dallas it is Oncor Electric Delivery. Oncor owns the poles and lines and restores outages. Enter your ZIP or call us to confirm your address.
Can I choose my own electricity provider in Dallas?
Yes. Dallas is in the competitive ERCOT retail market, so you can choose from licensed retail electric providers.
How do I start electric service in a Dallas apartment?
Choose a provider and give them your address and move-in date. Some apartment communities have preferred providers or setup steps, so ask your leasing office too. We can walk you through it.
Who do I call if my power goes out in Dallas?
Contact Oncor, since it maintains the lines and restores service. Your retail provider handles billing and your energy plan.
Does switching plans cause a power interruption?
No. The same Oncor lines and meter deliver your power. Only your retail provider and supply rate change.
What is a TDSP, and who is mine in Dallas, Texas?
A TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) is the regulated utility that owns the poles, wires and meters, reads your meter and restores power after an outage. It does not sell you an electricity plan and its delivery charges are the same whichever retail provider you choose. Your TDSP depends on your service address — in some areas more than one utility serves the same city — so confirm it by ZIP code or call us for a free check.
What is a retail electric provider (REP)?
A retail electric provider (REP) is the licensed company that sells you the electricity itself: it sets the rate per kWh, the contract term and the fees on your plan, and it bills you. In the ERCOT market you can shop and switch between REPs freely, while your TDSP keeps delivering the power, so switching never means new wires, a new meter or a service interruption.
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