Electricity plans in Denton
Compare 117+ plans by true cost from providers serving Denton. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Denton fast facts
- County
- Denton County
- Population
- 150K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 76201
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
About Denton
What you're shopping for power in.
Denton is the Denton County seat and a university town — home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, with a music-friendly downtown square. Growth has been strong as Frisco/McKinney expand north.
Climate & bill pattern
DFW continental climate, slightly cooler nights than central DFW.
Mix of student housing, mid-century homes, and newer subdivisions — bill profile varies wildly. Apartment plans (no-deposit, prepaid) are popular near campus.
Major employers
- ·University of North Texas
- ·Texas Woman's University
- ·Denton ISD
- ·Peterbilt Motors
- ·Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Known neighborhoods
- ·West Oak
- ·Oak-Hickory Historic
- ·Robson Ranch
- ·South Lakes
- ·Rayzor Ranch
Best in Denton
Best plans in Denton
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 12
Bill Bonus 24
Bill Bonus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 12
Providers
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See the lowest true-cost rate from each retail electricity provider serving Denton.
Local guide
About electricity in Denton
Denton is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 150K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 117+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the Oncor grid.
The live plans we list in Denton average 15.2¢/kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.
Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Denton?
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The live plans we list on the Oncor grid average 15.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Denton start around 7.0¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Denton?
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Oncor maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.
Can I switch providers in Denton?
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Yes. Choose from 117+ plans available on the Oncor grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
How are the rankings calculated?
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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the flat 1,000 kWh advertised rate. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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Denton electricity plans
Plan types available, providers serving the city
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Move-in or first-time customer
Switch providers in Denton
1–3 days, no service interruption
Best plans in Denton
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Cheap plans in Denton
Lowest available rates on Oncor
Fixed-rate plans in Denton
Locked rate for the contract term
Variable-rate plans in Denton
No contract, flexible month-to-month
No-deposit plans in Denton
Skip the credit check or deposit
Best providers in Denton
Top-rated providers serving Oncor
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