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ONCOR

Overview

Oncor is the largest Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) in Texas, founded in 1912 and headquartered in Dallas. It serves more than 3.5 million meters in North, Central, and West Texas, maintaining 143,000 miles of distribution lines in the state.

Major Areas Served: Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, Midland-Odessa, Round Rock, Waco, etc.

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Best Oncor Electricity Plans

Electricity providers typically offer electricity plans by zip code. Here are some competitive Oncor electricity rates.

The average rate for Oncor on August 24, 2025 is 16.48¢ per kWh.

The cheapest Oncor energy rate is 14.50¢ per kWh from Veteran Energy.

ProviderPlan NameRateTerm Length
Veteran EnergySimple 3614.5 ¢
1000 kWh		36 months
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Direct EnergyLive Brighter Lite 1214.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Cirro EnergySimple Advantage 2414.9 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Atlantex PowerLuminous14.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Cirro EnergySimple Advantage 1214.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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APG&E EnergyTrue Classic 1214.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Discount PowerEssential Saver 1214.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Direct EnergyLive Brighter Lite 2414.9 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Atlantex PowerLuminous15.2 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Atlantex PowerLuminous15.3 ¢
1000 kWh		36 months
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Please note: All rates above are accurate as of August 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

How Does Oncor Compare?

Electricity providers offer different plans in different TDSPs, to accommodate delivery charges set by the electricity utilities. See how Oncor compares with competitive electricity rates in other TDSPs.

The average rate for all other TDSPs on August 24, 2025 is 17.97¢ per kWh.

The cheapest competitive energy rate is 8.70¢ per kWh from Express Energy in Centerpoint.

ProviderRateTerm LengthTDSP
Express Energy8.7 ¢
1000 kWh		12 monthsCenterpoint
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4Change Energy9.7 ¢
1000 kWh		24 monthsAEP Texas Central
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4Change Energy10.6 ¢
1000 kWh		24 monthsAEP Texas North
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4Change Energy10.9 ¢
1000 kWh		24 monthsTNMP
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Atlantex Power16.4 ¢
1000 kWh		12 monthsLPL
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Please note: All rates above are accurate as of August 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

What is the TDU/TDSP charge on my bill?

Electricity distribution requires maintenance and upkeep, which is why on your electricity bills, you’ll typically see a TDSP charge, or a distribution fee. It can also be called a TDU charge, which stands for Transmission and Distribution Utility. That charge is analogous to a shipping charge on an online purchase, or the delivery fee on a food delivery app. TDSP charges cover the cost of distributing your electricity to you over the month, as well as the cost of maintaining electricity lines and meters. These charges do not come from your electricity provider.

What’s the difference between an electricity provider and electricity utility?

Electricity utilities work with electricity providers to get the electricity from your plan into your home, by maintaining meters and power lines. They also handle power outages, which means if you’re on a plan in a zipcode serviced by Oncor and you lose power, you should call Oncor to get your lights back on, as opposed to your electricity provider.

Which Providers are Available in Oncor?

Here are some popular Oncor electricity providers in the state.

ProviderPlan NameBest RateTerm Length
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 249.0 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Express EnergyFlash Value 249.0 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 249.0 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Saver 129.1 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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APG&E EnergySimpleSaver 12 11.2 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Veteran EnergyValor 1212.7 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Cirro EnergySimple Advantage 2414.9 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Atlantex PowerLuminous14.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Direct EnergyLive Brighter Lite 1214.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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Amigo EnergyBasics - 2417.9 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Just EnergyBasics - 2417.9 ¢
1000 kWh		24 months
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Tara EnergySimple Choice - 3617.9 ¢
1000 kWh		36 months
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PaylessPower Connect12 Month - prepaid18.0 ¢
1000 kWh		12 months
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IronHorseIronHorse GATBY2 1820.2 ¢
1000 kWh		18 months
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How to Contact Oncor

Contact Oncor to report outages or electrical hazards at (888) 313-4747.

Oncor | FAQs

Signing Up for Electricity Service With Oncor
Does Oncor provide electricity?
Oncor is an electricity utility in a deregulated market, so it does not directly provide electricity. Instead, it works with your chosen electricity provider to deliver that power to your home through a network of distribution lines and meters.
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How do I find cheap electricity rates in my zipcode?
Finding a cheap electricity plan in your zipcode is simple and free using Gatby! Just enter your zipcode at the top of the page, and see all the plans offered in your area, from cheapest to most expensive. You can also filter by provider, plan length, or how much renewable energy your provider offers.
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How does deregulation work with electricity utilities?
In a deregulated electricity market, you, the customer, have the power to choose which electricity plan you want out of a variety of options. Electricity companies, also called electricity providers or energy suppliers, offer many plans at different rates, renewable percentages, and contract fees. Then, after you sign up for a plan, your provider will coordinate with your electricity utility, or TDSP to distribute it to you.
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How do you figure out Oncor fees?
This is based on the cost. A flat fee is charged for some fees each payment cycle, while usage-based fees are charged based on how much was used. Some fees may change based on demand for business customers. A demand price is based on how much electricity is sent to or taken away from a system at a certain time or over a set amount of time during the billing cycle.
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If I move providers, will my Oncor fees change?
No matter which REP serves you, TDSPs charge the same fees for your property. Fees might change if you move to a different TDSP area.
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How often do fees for the Oncor go up?
At least twice a year, in March and September, TDSP fees change. When things change, fees may go up or down overall.
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