Oncor Electricity Guide

Everything you need to understand electricity billing in Oncor territory: TDU charges, retail providers, and navigating Texas's deregulated market.

Note: Oncor is a transmission and distribution utility (TDU). They deliver your electricity, but you choose your retail electricity provider (REP) who sets your energy rates.

Last updated: January 2026

12¢

Median Rate/kWh

8¢–18¢

Rate Range

10M+

Customers Served

DFW

Service Territory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this utility — answered clearly with current data from published tariff schedules and regulatory filings.

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