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Find the lowest-cost electricity plan for your actual monthly usage — powered by PUCT's official PowerToChoose data

Denton County · Oncor Service Area · Live Plan Data
Your Location & Usage

This determines which electricity plans are available to you and calculates your personalized annual cost.

Enter your home's 5-digit zip code. Denton County: 76201–76210, 75007, 75022, 75056, 75067, 75068, and more.
Find this on your bill — look for "kWh Used This Period" or on your REP statement as "Total kWh."
⚠ Important — Denton Municipal Electric (DME) May Serve Your Address
Most residents within the City of Denton city limits are served by Denton Municipal Electric (DME) — a community-owned utility that operates as a regulated monopoly. DME customers cannot switch electricity providers because the deregulated retail market only applies to areas served by investor-owned utilities (like Oncor).

However, not everyone in these zip codes is a DME customer. Parts of the same zip code boundaries may be served by Oncor. The only way to know for certain is to check your electric bill.
  1. Look at your electricity bill — find the section that names your "Transmission and Distribution Utility" (TDU) or "Delivery Company."
  2. If it says "Denton Municipal Electric" or "DME" — you are not in the deregulated market and cannot switch REPs. The plans shown below will not apply to you.
  3. If it says "Oncor Electric Delivery" — you are in the deregulated market and the plans below are valid for your address.
  4. Not sure? Call DME at (940) 349-8200 or visit cityofdenton.com/dme to verify your service provider.
💡 If you are a DME customer: DME offers its own rate programs and energy efficiency rebates. Visit DME's website for current rate schedules and conservation incentives — these won't appear on PowerToChoose.
Typical Denton County Monthly Usage
700
1-person condo / townhome
1,000
2-person home (<1,500 sq ft)
1,300
3-4 person home (1,500–2,500 sq ft)
1,800
Large home / pool (>2,500 sq ft)
Click a row to auto-fill. Summer months in Texas typically run 20–40% higher than the annual average.
Your Current Plan (Optional)

If you know your current rate, we'll calculate exactly how much you could save by switching.

Find on your monthly bill as "Average Price per kWh" or divide total bill ÷ kWh used.
Check your current EFL or welcome email. Switching early may trigger a cancellation fee.
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Enter your zip code and monthly usage on the My Usage tab, then click Find Best Plans.
Switching Electricity Plans in Texas

Switching is safe, easy, and your power never turns off. Oncor owns the wires — your REP is just who bills you.

  1. Know your contract end date
    Check your current EFL (Electricity Facts Label) or welcome email for your contract end date and early termination fee. Most fees are $75–$200 — compare against your projected annual savings before deciding whether to break the contract early.

    If you're within 14 days of your contract end, many REPs will honor the new rate immediately with no penalty on the current plan.
  2. Read the EFL before you sign
    Every plan's "View EFL" link opens the Electricity Facts Label — a standardized one-page document required by the PUCT. It shows the all-in price at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh/month including all fees and charges. Always match the EFL price at your usage level against what the website advertises.

    Red flags: "Base charge" over $9.95/month, minimum usage fees, rates that are only low at 2,000 kWh when you use 1,000.
  3. Enroll online — takes about 10 minutes
    Use the "Enroll" button on your chosen plan card. You'll need your:
    • Service address and zip code
    • Current ESIID number (on your Oncor bill or current REP bill) — optional but speeds things up
    • Last 4 of SSN or a deposit (first-time customers or thin credit history)
    • Preferred start date (next meter read date is typical)
  4. Confirm you are in the deregulated market first
    Not all Denton County addresses can switch providers. Most addresses within the City of Denton city limits are served by Denton Municipal Electric (DME), a community-owned utility that is exempt from Texas deregulation. DME customers cannot choose a retail electricity provider (REP).

    Before enrolling in any plan, confirm your TDU (Transmission and Distribution Utility) on your current electric bill. If it says "Oncor Electric Delivery," you are in the deregulated market and can switch freely. If it says "Denton Municipal Electric" or "DME," the plans on this tool do not apply to you.

    Oncor-served customers: when you switch REPs, your physical electricity delivery is unchanged — Oncor continues to maintain the lines and respond to outages. Only the billing relationship changes. Service is continuous and uninterrupted through the switch.
  5. Re-shop every 12 months
    Electricity rates in Texas are highly competitive and fluctuate. Most fixed-rate contracts expire after 12 months, at which point your REP will move you to a variable rate — which is almost always higher. Set a calendar reminder 45 days before your contract ends so you have time to compare and switch without rushing.

    Denton County residents on a typical 1,200 kWh/month usage profile can save $200–$500/year by shopping at renewal time versus accepting the rollover rate.
  6. Enable paperless billing & autopay
    Most REPs offer a $2–$5/month discount for paperless billing and autopay enrollment. This stacks on top of your plan savings. It also removes a common billing fee that some plans add for mailed invoices.
Helpful Resources
⚡ PowerToChoose.org — PUCT's Official Texas Electricity Comparison Site 🔌 Oncor Electric Delivery — Outages, ESIID Lookup, Meter Info 📋 PUCT Consumer Protections — Disconnect Rules, Complaint Filing
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