Is Oncor my electricity provider?

Not exactly. Oncor is your transmission and distribution utility (TDU) — it owns the poles and wires, delivers your power, and handles outages. Your electricity provider is the retail electricity provider (REP) you choose, which sets the rate you pay. Everyone in Oncor territory has Oncor for delivery, but you pick your own REP.

Can I choose my utility, or switch away from Oncor?

No — you can't choose or switch your TDU. Oncor is assigned by where you live and delivers power to every home in its territory no matter which retail provider you pick. What you do choose is your retail provider, plan, and rate. Oncor delivers the same electricity either way.

Who delivers electricity in Oncor territory?

Oncor does. It maintains the wires, reads your meter, restores power after outages, and delivers electricity to every address in its service area — regardless of which retail provider you've signed up with.

What happens if there's a power outage?

Oncor handles all outage response and restoration, regardless of your retail provider. Report outages directly to Oncor, not to the company you buy your plan from.

Is there a fee to switch retail providers?

Oncor does not charge a fee to switch your retail provider. However, if you're currently under contract, your existing provider may charge an early termination fee — always check your contract terms before switching.

Oncor electricity rates

Reviewed by the Volt Butler editorial team • Updated June 2026 • EIA Form 861 data (N/A)

Oncor delivers electricity across its Texas service territory; customers choose a retail provider.

EIA-cited dataPUCT-sourced100+ TX suppliersUpdated June 2026Independent comparison

12.40¢/kWh

Cheapest fixed-rate plan in Oncor territory

TDU (Transmission & Distribution Utility)43 retail providers

Cheapest clean, fixed-rate plan of 3+ months currently listed in Oncor territory. Updated June 2026.

40%+

of TX households have shopped for a competitive supplier

Source: PUCT

100+

licensed residential suppliers in TX

Active suppliers accepting new customers

1-2

billing cycles to switch suppliers

No service interruption during switch

How electricity choice works in Oncor territory

Here's the thing most shoppers in Oncor territory get confused about: Oncor is not your electricity provider. Oncor is your transmission and distribution utility (TDU)—it owns the poles and wires, delivers your power, reads your meter, and restores service after an outage. You can't choose it or switch away from it; it's assigned by where you live.

What you do choose is your retail electricity provider (REP)—the company that sells you a plan and sets the rate you pay per kilowatt- hour. Dozens of REPs compete for your business across Oncor territory, and Oncor delivers the exact same electricity no matter which one you pick.

Unlike some states, Texas has no utility "default rate" to fall back on—every household in Oncor territory chooses a retail provider. So the only number that changes your bill is the plan you sign up for. Comparing those plans is exactly what this page is for.

Cities in Oncor territory

Oncor delivers electricity to these Texas cities. Pick yours to see local rates and compare available providers.

Retail providers in Oncor territory

These retail electricity providers offer plans delivered over Oncor's wires. Read our independent review of each, then compare their current rates.

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Already an Oncor customer? Outages, meter problems, and delivery billing are handled by Oncor directly — not by your retail provider and not on this page. This guide is for comparing and switching the retail electricity plan you pay for.

Oncor service territory

Oncor provides electric distribution service to Oncor delivers electricity across its Texas service territory; customers choose a retail provider..

Not sure if you're in Oncor territory? Check your current electric bill—your utility name appears at the top. You can also enter your ZIP code on our homepage to see which utility serves your address.

How to switch suppliers

Find your account info

Grab your Oncor bill. You'll need your account number and possibly your meter number to complete the switch.

Compare supplier rates

Review offers from PUCT-licensed suppliers. Look at the rate, term length, and any early termination fees before choosing.

Enroll with your new supplier

Sign up online with your chosen supplier. The switch happens automatically within 1-2 billing cycles with no service interruption.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oncor my electricity provider?: Not exactly. Oncor is your transmission and distribution utility (TDU) — it owns the poles and wires, delivers your power, and handles outages. Your electricity provider is the retail electricity provider (REP) you choose, which sets the rate you pay. Everyone in Oncor territory has Oncor for delivery, but you pick your own REP.
Can I choose my utility, or switch away from Oncor?: No — you can't choose or switch your TDU. Oncor is assigned by where you live and delivers power to every home in its territory no matter which retail provider you pick. What you do choose is your retail provider, plan, and rate. Oncor delivers the same electricity either way.
Who delivers electricity in Oncor territory?: Oncor does. It maintains the wires, reads your meter, restores power after outages, and delivers electricity to every address in its service area — regardless of which retail provider you've signed up with.
What happens if there's a power outage?: Oncor handles all outage response and restoration, regardless of your retail provider. Report outages directly to Oncor, not to the company you buy your plan from.
Is there a fee to switch retail providers?: Oncor does not charge a fee to switch your retail provider. However, if you're currently under contract, your existing provider may charge an early termination fee — always check your contract terms before switching.

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