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How to Find the Best Electric Company in Dallas

by Garrett Faden

Finding the right electricity plan for your Dallas home can be harder than you’d think. With so many choices and most people not having the time dedicated for quality research, you can wind up getting stuck in a bad plan.

Plan picking websites like Power to Choose claim to help consumers, but at times, they can also make things even more confusing. This article will help you learn the differences between types of electricity plans, how to lower your Dallas electricity bill, help you find the best low Dallas electricity rates, learn where to find the best electricity plan for your specific needs, and much more!

We can also help you learn a little more about Energy Ogre. Energy Ogre is an energy management and consulting company that does it all for you. From finding a cheap plan to monitoring your account for a truly seamless electricity experience!

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Overpaying for Your Dallas Electricity?

Due to current market conditions, as of 4/28/23 the best kWh rates in Dallas currently are around 9.9 cents per kWh for 12 month plans, 10.1 cents for 24 month plans, and 10.1 cents for 36 month plans. With the average Dallas home using around 1200 kWh per month, bills would come out to around $120.

Compare Dallas Electricity Prices with Our Energy Savings Calculator

Had enough of Dallas energy comparison? Our interactive energy cost savings calculator estimates what you might save on electricity over the next twelve months by comparing your rate with the lowest electricity rates available. To find out what your monthly bill could be, click the button below!

Savings Calculator

If you’re satisfied with how much money Energy Ogre can save you on your electric bill, signing up is simple! Grab your most recent electricity bill and head over to our sign-up page. Be an Energy Ogre member in three easy steps! After that, we’ll request your historical usage and send further instructions by email. Super simple!

Save Money on Your Dallas Electric Bill

How does Energy Ogre find you the best energy prices in Dallas? Energy Ogre provides extensive electricity management services. That means we choose your electricity provider and handle your enrollment in the best plan. We also handle renewing your electricity plans. These benefits help us make sure you are always in the most appropriate and cost-effective electricity contract for your situation.

Energy Ogre also has access to exclusive rates that aren’t available to the public for our members who have particular usage patterns.

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Searching for the Lowest Electricity Prices in Dallas?

You have to be mindful of which plan you pick. Retail Electric Providers (REP) will include kWh restrictions. Additionally, many REPs structure their rates so that the plan looks good on paper but doesn't pan out in reality. You can easily get charged—essentially penalized— if you use over a certain amount of kWh or under. Be certain you’re not getting tricked when searching for the cheapest electric company in Dallas and take a look at the articles below.

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What’s a Kilowatt Hour or kWh?

The Power to Choose Your Energy Company in Dallas

Powertochoose.org is the state's online marketplace where REPs advertise their rates. Normally, the structure of the plan makes how much you would be billed more complicated than the advertised rate. As more REPs pop up and saturate the market, companies will come up with more ways to trick the consumer. Like today, what a lot of Texans believe they are getting could be drastically different from reality.

For more information on Power to Choose, take a look at Energy Ogre vs Power to Choose.

Retail Electric Providers Servicing Dallas, Texas

There are many providers to choose from for those living in and near Dallas, Texas. The most common service providers are Reliant, TXU, Gexa, and Frontier Utilities. Take a look at their reviews below.

Reliant Energy

TXU Energy

Gexa Energy

Frontier Utilities

Discount Power

Constellation

Curious how providers work? Take a look at Retail Electric Providers in Texas!

Electric Plan Options in Dallas

Fixed Rate Plans

The safest type of energy plan is a fixed rate electricity plan. These plans are required by law to keep the cents per kWh paid constant throughout the term of the contract. Energy Ogre exclusively signs our members up with the lowest fixed rate electricity plans. This ensures that our members don’t get tricked into thinking their rate is lower than it actually is.

Variable Rate Plans

A variable rate energy plan (also known as a month-to-month rate among other names) remains fixed over the course of that specific month. Around the beginning of each following month, the rate will be raised or lowered to the discretion of the electricity company. This process will recur indefinitely until you sign a new contract with any electricity company. Variable rates are usually extremely high in price compared to fixed energy rate plans.

No Deposit Plans

Some companies offer no deposit plans. These plans are mostly higher than what a consumer would pay with a fixed rate plan that could require a refundable deposit.

For more information on deposits, see the article below.

Electricity Deposits in Texas

Commercial Electricity for Dallas Businesses

Commercial electricity plans are required for business/commercial meters. All non-residence-based meters on a residential property (shop, shed, etc.) require a commercial plan. Finding commercial energy rates in Dallas is different from residential rates. Power to Choose does not advertise commercial rates on their website. Major providers usually offer commercial plans but they are often longer in term and more expensive than residential plans.

If you want someone to do the work for you, sign up for commercial service with Energy Ogre on our website. The signup process is the same as a residential account. You use your first and last name and then the business address. Once you're signed up, we will reach out to you via email to gather your business information, such as the business name, Tax ID, and other pertinent details.

If you would like assistance in signing up or have questions, feel free to call us at (832) 975-1000, and choose option 3 to speak to a commercial representative!

Renewable Energy Plans in Dallas

Nearly all plans available are partially a product of renewable energy. You can figure out the amount of renewable energy involved in your plan by looking at your Electricity Facts Label (EFL).

The only true “Green” plans are listed at 100% renewable. These plans tend to be more expensive than normal plans. However, Green plans can sometimes be the cheapest choice depending on market conditions.

When you sign up to be an Energy Ogre member, you can choose to enroll exclusively in renewable plans. That means we will find you the best rate out of all the 100% renewable plans available.

Tips to Lower Your Dallas, Texas Electric Bill

In addition to signing up with Energy Ogre, there are several simple ways to lower your Dallas energy bill. The first and most commonly overlooked is to change your AC filters. When your air filters are clogged, your air conditioner must use more energy to push cool air through into your home. Changing your filters monthly will help your unit run more efficiently. This gives you more cool air while lowering the cost of your electricity bill. For more money saving tips, see how to lower your electricity bill.

Dallas Electricity Rates and Plans

Searching for Dallas electricity plans is overwhelming. Below is a tool to calculate the best rates currently available and a list of electricity providers that service Dallas.

Compare Texas Electric Rates

Please note: Energy Ogre considers many factors when deciding which plans to enroll our members in. A couple of those factors are member's personal monthly kWh usage profiles and what month their plan would end. It is possible that an Energy Ogre member may be enrolled in a plan slightly higher than what populates in the zip code tool above after weighing in all of the research Energy Ogre has done for their profile. 

For example, why would Energy Ogre enroll a member into a long term plan of 10 cents when a short term plan at 8 cents was available at the same time? One reason could be the month the short term plan was set to end. If the short term plan were to end in the summertime (when rates usually increase), the member would then have to sign a new more expensive contract to replace it. Therefore, the member would end up losing the money they had saved during the short term plan by paying a higher rate for their next plan. Overall, the member would have saved more money being enrolled in a long term contract that would have taken them through the summer months unlike the short term plan.

Rest assured that Energy Ogre will always pick the best plan suited for each specific member factoring in all details.

List of Electricity Companies Servicing Dallas

4Change Energy

Amigo Energy

Branch Energy

Champion Energy

Cirro Energy

CleanSky Energy

Constellation

Direct Energy

Discount Power

Energy Texas

Express Energy

Frontier Utilities

Gexa Energy

GoodCharlie

Green Mountain Energy

Just Energy

New Power Texas

Payless Power

PowerNext

Pulse Power

Reliant

Rhythm

Shell Energy Solutions

Southwest Power & Light

Spark Energy

Summer Energy

Tara Energy

Texpo Energy

Think Energy

Trieagle Energy

TXU Energy

Value Power

Veteran Energy

YEP Energy

Thinking about moving to Dallas? See things to know before moving to Texas.

Dallas Electricity FAQs

Who has the best electricity rates in Dallas. TX?

Due to market volatility, there isn’t one specific provider who consistently has the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas.

What is the best electric company in Dallas?

Because of skewed online reviews, it is difficult to determine the actual best electric company in the Dallas area.

Which provider has the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas?

Due to market volatility, there isn’t one specific provider who consistently has the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas.

What is a good electricity rate in Dallas?

What is considered a good rate can be drastically different depending on the time of year and other external factors. As of April 2023, the best 12 month rates are around 9.9 cents per kWh.

How can I lower my energy bill in Dallas?

You can lower your energy bill by updating your appliances to newer, more energy efficient options. You can also check and seal any air leaks that may be apparent around your windows and doors. For more tips, see how to save on your Dallas energy bill.

How do I find the best electricity plan in Dallas?

Energy Ogre uses proprietary software to determine the cheapest electricity rate plans for each of our members. Energy Ogre wants you to see the real savings you can achieve—not a guess based on what seems to be a low kilowatt-hour rate on various websites. Interested in seeing how much you could save? Take a look at our Energy Savings Calculator!

How much does electricity cost in Dallas?

As of October 2022, assuming your usage is around the 1200 kWh Dallas average, your electricity bill would be in the range of $120.

Who provides electricity in Dallas?

There are many different Retail Electricity Providers (REPs) in Dallas. Take a look at our list above to learn the names of some of the providers.

Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Texas?

Since electricity rates change daily, it’s hard to keep track of who has the cheapest rates.

Will I have to pay an early termination fee (ETF) to switch my Dallas electric plan?

If you’re currently in contract with an electric company, you will most likely have to pay an ETF if you switch to a new plan at a new electric company.

If you are in a contract, Energy Ogre will send you an analysis comparing the plan that you are currently in with the lowest plan available for you. The analysis will let you know if it makes financial sense for you to pay the early termination fee to your current provider to switch to the new plan. The decision of whether or not to switch, as well as paying the fee, will be up to you.

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For further questions, take a look at our FAQ page here!

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