Electricity plans in Richland Hills
Compare 117+ plans by true cost from providers serving Richland Hills. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 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.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 12
Bill Bonus 24
Bill Bonus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 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 117+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the Oncor grid.
The live plans we list in Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills?
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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 Richland Hills start around 7.0¢/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 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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