About Oncor Electric Delivery
Oncor Electric is the largest utility company in Texas. Founded in 1912, the company now delivers power to more than 13 million Texas residents and businesses.
Oncor’s service area stretches over 100,000 miles of electric cables, reaching much of north-central and northwest Texas. It includes major markets in Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland, and more. Read on to learn more about Oncor Electric and how it works with your energy provider to deliver your power.
Oncor electricity rates
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 4/23/2025, 11:36:15 PM CDT for utility Oncor. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
*All pricing shown in cents per kWh
Understanding deregulation in Texas
The electricity market in Texas has been deregulated since 2002. Texans in many cities now have the power to choose their electric provider rather than simply buying from their local utility.
Deregulation doesn’t mean there is no oversight. The Public Utility Commission of Texas still regulates many aspects of what utility companies do. You can contact the Commission at 512-936-7000 to report any problems.
To learn more about how energy services work in a deregulated market, check out the following guides:
Difference between a utility company and energy provider
Oncor runs its business in deregulated areas where residents have the power to choose their energy provider. In deregulated markets, the energy provider is the company that generates and sells the electricity to consumers.
Texas utility companies such as Oncor Electric play a different role than providers. Consumers cannot choose their utility, which is predetermined based on location. Utility companies like Oncor are responsible for delivering electricity to the consumer. The utility is also in charge of maintaining electric infrastructure, so you would need to call Oncor (or your local utility) if you had a power outage.
Providers available in the Oncor Electric service area
Finding the right energy provider and securing lower rates is one of the best ways to save on your electric bill. There are plenty of options when it comes to looking for providers in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Trusted local providers include Gexa Energy, TXU Energy, 4Change Energy, Express Energy, Frontier Utilities, and more.
You can easily sort out these choices through the free, independent Choose Energy marketplace. With Choose Energy, you can find all-inclusive rates and various plan types. You can also view monthly bill estimates, reviews for each provider, and green energy plans powered by renewable sources like solar power. You can also filter by providers, plan types, and other options and learn about business energy plans in your area.
Electric rates tend to change by location, even within the broader Oncor Electric Delivery service area. This is largely due to different transmission charges involved in transmitting power to different areas. Enter your ZIP code to check the most accurate electricity rates in your area. You can also review our energy buying guide to help choose your Oncor energy provider.
Contact Oncor Electric
If you’re in Oncor’s service area and experience a power outage, be sure to contact Oncor, not your electricity provider. Here are several ways you can contact your utility: