Fort Worth Electricity Rates (2025) — Oncor Service Territory
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Fort Worth is served by the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory — the same TDSP that covers Dallas, Arlington, Plano, and most of the DFW Metroplex. With more than 60 retail electricity providers competing across Oncor territory, Fort Worth residents have access to some of the most competitive electricity rates in Texas.
Is Fort Worth in the deregulated electricity market?
Yes — Fort Worth is fully within the deregulated ERCOT electricity market. All ZIP codes in the 76101–76179 range for Fort Worth proper are eligible, as are all of Arlington (76001–76019) and the broader Tarrant County suburbs. You can confirm your specific address by entering your ZIP code in the search above.
Not all major Texas cities have this option. Austin is served by Austin Energy and San Antonio by CPS Energy — both are regulated municipal utilities where residents cannot choose their provider. Fort Worth's location in the Oncor footprint means it has some of the most competitive retail electricity options in the state.
Fort Worth and the Oncor territory
Fort Worth sits in Tarrant County, which is fully within Oncor's service footprint. All of the following Tarrant County cities share the same Oncor delivery infrastructure:
- Fort Worth — county seat and largest city
- Arlington — between Fort Worth and Dallas
- Grand Prairie — shared between Tarrant and Dallas counties
- Mansfield, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Grapevine
- North Richland Hills, Keller, Southlake, Colleyville
Because the Oncor delivery charge is the same across all these cities, comparing plans from the same provider will yield the same effective rate whether you live in Fort Worth or neighboring Arlington.
Typical electricity usage in Fort Worth
Fort Worth shares Dallas's climate — hot summers and mild-to-cool winters. The combination of summer air conditioning and occasional winter heating means usage can vary significantly month to month:
| Season | Typical Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Sep) | 1,200–1,800 kWh | A/C runs most of the day |
| Fall/Spring | 650–900 kWh | HVAC off much of the time |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 900–1,300 kWh | Electric heat or heat pump |
How Fort Worth electricity bills are structured
Every Fort Worth electricity bill includes two distinct components:
- Oncor delivery charges— a regulated fee set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). This covers the cost of maintaining the physical power grid. It's the same for all Fort Worth customers regardless of which retail provider they choose.
- Retail energy charge — the rate charged by your chosen retail electricity provider (REP) for the electricity supply itself. This is the part you can control by shopping and switching providers.
When comparing plans, use the all-in effective rate at your usage level (visible on the Electricity Facts Label and on Texas Energy Compare) rather than advertised energy-only rates, which exclude the Oncor delivery portion.
Tips for Fort Worth electricity shoppers
- Compare 45 days before your contract ends — this leaves time to shop without pressure. Most providers allow switching with no gap in service.
- Use 1,000 kWh as your comparison baseline — it's the EFL standard and closest to the average Texas home's monthly usage.
- Watch for bill credit structures — some plans advertise low rates but have a credit that only kicks in at 1,000 or 2,000 kWh exactly. If your usage doesn't hit those thresholds, your effective rate will be higher.
- Avoid rolling to variable rate — when a fixed contract expires without renewal, many providers automatically switch you to a variable rate that can be 2–3x the fixed rate.
Compare current Fort Worth electricity plans to see all available rates in your ZIP code, sorted by true all-in cost at your usage level.