Electricity plans in Richland Hills
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Live Texas rates, updated June 2026
Richland Hills fast facts
- County
- Tarrant County
- Population
- 8K
- TDU
- Oncor
- Sample ZIP
- 76118
- Oncor outage / switch-hold line
- 1-888-313-4747
About Richland Hills
What you're shopping for power in.
Richland Hills is a small city of about 8,000 in northeast Tarrant County, surrounded by North Richland Hills and Fort Worth — established as a working-class suburb in the 1950s-60s, now a quiet residential pocket inside the DFW metroplex.
Climate & bill pattern
Standard DFW climate — long hot summers, spring severe-thunderstorm exposure.
Mostly 1,300-1,600 sq ft 1950s-60s homes; weaker envelopes drive higher AC cost per square foot than newer suburbs.
Major employers
- ·Bell Helicopter (proximate Hurst)
- ·Birdville ISD
- ·Texas Health Resources (proximate)
- ·City of Richland Hills
Known neighborhoods
- ·Richland Hills Main
- ·Glenview corridor
- ·Linda Lou area
- ·Western Hills (adjacent)
Best in Richland Hills
Best plans in Richland Hills
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
Smart Choice - 12
SimpleSaver 13
Maxx Saver Value 8
SimpleSaver 12
SimpleSaver 8
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Providers
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Local guide
About electricity in Richland Hills
Richland Hills is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 8K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 123+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electric providers serving the Oncor grid.
The average all-in rate in Richland Hills is currently 14.9¢/kWh 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 Richland Hills?
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Approximately 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans on the Oncor grid span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates available statewide start around 7.7¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Richland Hills?
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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 Richland Hills?
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Yes. Choose from 123+ 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 advertised rate at 2,000 kWh. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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