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Texas Electric Utility Companies
Your local electric utility company in Texas delivers power to your home via wires and poles.
You cannot choose your electric utility in Texas. However, you can choose your electricity provider.
With over 60 providers in Texas and hundreds of energy plans available, finding the right plan for your household might seem challenging.
Finding the right electricity plan involves comparing rates according to your usage history. While this might seem complex at first, it’s quite simple.
If you’re new to this process, don’t worry. We’re here to help you learn how to compare electric rates and select the best option for your household.
For those switching providers, begin by learning how to compare rates with your usage history.
If you’re moving into a new home, learn how to quickly start electric service for your new residence.
Texas Electric Utility Rates
These are today’s lowest electric utility rates for common household energy consumption patterns.
Electric Utility | 500 kWh | 1000 kWh | 2000 kWh |
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Center Point | 15.70¢ | 11.90¢ | 12.10¢ |
Oncor | 14.30¢ | 10.90¢ | 11.50¢ |
TNMP | 16.70¢ | 12.60¢ | 12.80¢ |
AEP Texas | 14.90¢ | 11.40¢ | 11.60¢ |
Texas Utility Companies

AEP Texas

CenterPoint Energy

Oncor

TNMP
Current Texas TDU Delivery Charges
TDU | Monthly Charge | Charges / kWh |
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Centerpoint Energy | $4.39 / month | $0.039416 / kWh |
Oncor Delivery | $3.42 / month | $0.038907 / kWh |
AEP Texas North | $5.88 / month | $0.041058 / kWh |
AEP Texas Central | $5.88 / month | $0.045213 / kWh |
TNMP | $7.85 / month | $0.047274 / kWh |
Texas Electric Provider Utility Rates
Compare electricity rates across different utility service areas in Texas.
These live rates for ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
These live rates for CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
These live rates for TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
These live rates for AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
These live rates for AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Oncor Electric Rates
These live rates for ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Centerpoint Energy Electric Rates
These live rates for CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Texas New Mexico Power Electric Rates
These live rates for TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
AEP North Electric Rates
These live rates for AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
AEP Central Electric Rates
These live rates for AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Texas Utilities FAQ
Where should I report a power outage?
For reporting power outages in your vicinity, contact your utility company.
Each TDU in Texas has a specific service area where they are responsible for maintaining the transmission and distribution of electricity.
- CenterPoint – Serving the Houston metropolitan area and surrounding cities, including Sugar Land, Baytown, Galveston, and Pasadena.
- Oncor – Key areas include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Waco, Tyler, Wichita Falls, Midland, and Odessa.
- TNMP – Texas New-Mexico Power serves Lewisville, Texas City, Alvin, Angleton, Dickinson, and Friendswood.
- AEP Texas North – Serves northern Texas, covering areas such as Abilene, San Angelo, Vernon, and Alpine.
- AEP Texas Central – Operates in the southern and central regions of the state, serving cities like Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, Harlingen, and Victoria.
What is the difference between a TDU and an electricity provider?
Texas has a robust electrical infrastructure, with transmission and distribution electric utilities (TDUs) responsible for delivering electricity to homes and businesses.
Retail electricity providers (REPs) and utility companies play different roles in the supply chain.
REPs purchase electricity from generators within the state and supply it to consumers at competitive prices while billing them for monthly usage.
Transmission and Distribution Utilities, on the other hand, are in charge of transmitting and distributing electricity to residential and commercial properties.
The Texas Public Utility Commission regulates and sets the rates utility companies charge for energy delivery twice a year, in the fall and spring seasons.
TDUs must adhere to Texas PUC regulations and ensure safe, reliable service within their designated service areas.
What are TDU delivery charges?
TDU delivery rates are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and must be approved before you see them on your bill.
You’ll find these delivery rates included in your monthly electricity bill, which cannot be marked up by your retail electric provider (REP).
TDU delivery charges will show up on your bill in two ways.
If you have a “bundled” electricity plan, your REP will include the TDU delivery charges in the energy charge on your bill.
If you have an “unbundled” electricity plan, you should see separate lines for those TDU charges on your bill.
If I have a fixed-rate electricity plan, can my price go up?
Fixed-rate electricity plans are great because they let you lock in your electricity rate regardless of the overall electricity market changes.
Your provider’s rate won’t change, but the TDU that delivers your electricity can change delivery charges twice a year with regulatory approval.
Most of the time, you’ll find a section on your electricity facts label (EFL) or in terms of Service that says something like the following:
“Your price can change to reflect changes in TDU charges, changes to the ERCOT or Texas Regional Entity administrative fees charged to loads, or changes resulting from federal, state, or local laws that impose new or modified fees or costs.”
Simply put, the TDU can change the delivery fees to recover their costs, and that will make your bill go up a small amount.
The rate you are paying your provider for electricity will not change.
When do TDU delivery charges change?
TDUs can update and change delivery fees twice yearly, on March 1 and September 1.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) must approve any changes in the delivery charges.
If you notice a change on your bill, contact your REP for the details of any delivery charge changes.
Why do TDU delivery charges change?
TDUs provide a critical public service and are entitled to collect 100% of their costs from consumers.
If something changes that costs the TDUs money to continue supplying electricity, say a winter storm comes through and wreaks havoc on power lines and transformers, the TDU can raise delivery charges to cover the cost of repairs.
Any time the TDUs want to raise their delivery charges, the changes must be approved by the PUCT before they appear on your bill.
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