Latest TX Delivery Charges by Utility (as of Nov, 1, 2025)
This dataset reports the latest Texas transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) delivery charges, listing current utility fees by service area. Charges are reported at the TDSP level and reflect the most recent effective delivery rates applied to electricity consumption regardless of retail electricity provider. The dataset includes both fixed monthly charges and per–kilowatt-hour delivery charges, expressed in U.S. dollars. It provides a point-in-time snapshot of regulated delivery fees across major Texas TDSP territories.
Last updated: November 2025
How to Read This Chart
This table shows the most recent Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) delivery charges in Texas, by utility service territory. For each utility, the table lists the effective date, the fixed monthly customer charge, and the variable per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) delivery charge. The monthly charge is a flat fee applied to all customers in the utility’s territory, while the per-kWh charge scales with electricity usage. Together, these components make up the regulated delivery portion of a customer’s electric bill.
Why This Matters
Delivery charges are a mandatory, non-competitive part of Texas electricity bills and apply regardless of which retail electric provider a customer chooses. Differences across utilities reflect variations in infrastructure costs, storm hardening investments, service territory size, and regulatory decisions. Understanding current delivery charges is essential for bill transparency and price comparisons, as increases in TDSP rates directly affect customer costs even when energy prices are unchanged. For policymakers, regulators, and analysts, this data provides a clear snapshot of current grid delivery costs and helps contextualize trends in overall retail electricity prices across Texas.
Key Insights
The following highlights are derived directly from the most recent available data in this dataset using standardized calculations. Metrics reflect published TDSP delivery charges and are based on the latest effective rate date. These highlights provide a concise snapshot of current delivery fees in Texas.
Effective November 1, 2025 delivery charges: Oncor 5.60¢/kWh with a $4.23 monthly charge; CenterPoint 5.90¢/kWh with a $4.90 monthly charge.
Highest per-kWh delivery charge: Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) at 7.21¢/kWh, paired with a $7.85 monthly charge.
Lowest per-kWh delivery charge: Oncor at 5.60¢/kWh, resulting in a 1.61¢/kWh spread between the lowest and highest TDSP delivery fees.
Definitions
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) | The regulated utility responsible for delivering electricity and maintaining distribution infrastructure within a defined service territory. |
| Per-kWh delivery charge | The variable fee charged per kilowatt-hour of electricity delivered to a customer. |
| Monthly charge | A fixed delivery fee charged each billing cycle regardless of electricity usage. |