Compare Duncanville Electricity Rates, Plans and Providers

The average residential energy rate in Duncanville is currently lower than the state average of 14.96 cents per kWh, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Choosing an energy plan in Duncanville with the best electricity rates can be challenging because the deregulated energy market has led to hundreds of plans and dozens of companies to choose from. According to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), there are over 170 plan options from many electricity providers in the Duncanville area. While you can find many plans with fixed rates and clear contract terms, many plans advertise cheap electricity through deceptive marketing and hidden fees. To help you find the best plan for your Duncanville home, check out the rates we compiled in this guide.

Compare No-Surprise Energy Plans in Duncanville

Below are some of our top-recommended energy plans for predictable energy costs in Duncanville. These plans offer competitive rates without confusing or gimmicky bill structures that can cause confusion, such as times of use or bill credits.

We gathered information on the energy rates by researching plans at 1,000 kWh in the Oncor service area. These rates are accurate as of December 2024.

Cheapest Electricity Rates in Duncanville

The energy plans below offer some of the lowest advertised rates in Duncanville. However, many of these plans rely on bill credits and other confusing rate structures for the best price. If you don’t consistently qualify for the bill credit, you may end up paying a very high price per kWh. However, we typically don’t recommend bill credit energy plans.

We gathered information on the energy rates by researching plans at 1,000 kWh in the Oncor service area. These rates are accurate as of December 2024.

*Denotes plans that include a bill credit based on usage. While bill credit plans advertise low rates, you may pay far more if your usage exceeds or falls below the bill credit usage requirements.

How To Choose The Best Duncanville Electricity Plan

Texas electricity providers offer a wide range of energy plans for Duncanville homeowners. Some plans offer straightforward fixed rates, but others use features like bill credits or time-of-use rates, which can make your power bills unpredictable. We recommend fixed-rate plans with 12-month contracts, which offer predictable monthly electricity bills while giving you the opportunity to find another rate once per year. Before enrolling in any plan, read its electricity facts label (EFL) to rule out any hidden fees, bill credits or tiered rates.

The best time to enroll in a fixed-rate plan is during spring or fall when Texas electricity rates are typically lower. You should avoid locking in your rate during summer or winter because energy prices tend to increase due to the high demand caused by air conditioners and space heaters. A 12-month contract term gives you the opportunity to secure low rates every year, but 24 and 36-month plans are also available, sometimes with lower rates than 12-month plans.

Before comparing Duncanville electricity plans, knowing your monthly energy usage is also critical. Most plans charge different rates at 500 kWh, 1,000 kWh and 2,000 kWh — one plan might be favorable for a large home using 2,000 kWh, but not for a small apartment using 500 kWh. If you don’t have a record of your latest power bills, you can download your usage data from the Smart Meter Texas website.

Which Electricity Companies Are the Best in Duncanville?

In our review of dozens of Texas electricity companies, Reliant Energy, Green Mountain Energy and TriEagle Energy earned our highest ratings. These providers offer competitive rates, predictable energy bills and top-notch customer service.

The energy providers that offer the cheapest Irving electricity rates are Gexa Energy, 4Change Energy and Frontier Energy.

Check out the table below for other top energy companies in Texas.

We compare the electricity companies across four key areas: plan options and features, customer satisfaction, bill predictability and cost.

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Duncanville Plan Types

As of December 2024, providers in Duncanville offer over 170 electricity plans, most of which fall into the six broad categories below. For predictable energy costs over time, we recommend fixed-rate plans with a contract term of at least 12 months. However, depending on your energy consumption and payment preferences, other types of plans may also be viable for your home.

Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans in Duncanville

Fixed-rate plans charge you the same kilowatt-hour price throughout their entire contract term, which typically ranges from 12 to 36 months. However, you can also find plans with longer contract terms, such as 60 months, or shorter terms, such as three or six months. Since a fixed-rate plan locks your rate, we recommend enrolling during spring or fall — when Texas electricity rates are typically at their lowest point of the year.

These plans offer energy price stability but typically charge an early termination fee (ETF) if you switch your plan before the end of its contract. Some electricity providers have flexible ETFs, such as $20 per each remaining month in your contract. However, other providers are less flexible, charging cancellation fees of up to $295 or $395 in their longest plans — regardless of the months left.

Frontier Utilities, Rhythm Energy and TriEagle Energy currently offer fixed-rate plans with electricity prices below 15 cents per kWh in Duncanville.

Variable-Rate Electricity Plans in Duncanville

A variable-rate plan is the complete opposite of a fixed-rate plan. Because these plans are month-to-month, there is no minimum contract term. However, your electricity rate will change on a monthly basis, depending on market conditions, or even simply because your provider decided to increase its rates. We don’t recommend variable rate plans because they make your monthly bills very unpredictable, regardless of your monthly usage. During the summer months, when electricity demand typically reaches its annual peak in Texas, variable-rate plans can reach prices of over 20 cents per kWh.

Variable-rate plans can offer temporary savings when market prices are low, which is typically during spring or fall. However, if you stay on a variable-rate plan during these seasons, you miss the opportunity to secure a fixed-rate plan with affordable rates.

If you have a fixed-rate plan that is about to end and don’t choose another option, many electricity providers will switch you to a variable-rate plan automatically. There is no need to worry if this happens because you can switch to a fixed-rate plan without penalties. However, you should switch to a fixed-rate plan quickly to avoid staying long-term on a variable-rate plan, as they typically charge very high rates.

Bill Credit Plans in Duncanville

These electricity plans can be confusing. They normally charge high electricity rates, but if your consumption falls within a specified range, they offer bill credits that reduce your average electricity rate. For example, you may find a plan that normally charges 21 cents per kWh but gives you a $100 bill credit if your monthly consumption is at least 1,000 kWh:

• If you use 1,100 kWh, you would normally pay $231, but the bill credit reduces this figure to $131.
• However, if your consumption drops to 900 kWh, you pay $189 and won’t receive a bill credit.
• In this example, you would be paying 11.9 cents per kWh at a consumption level of 1,100 kWh but 21 cents at 900 kWh.

Bill credit plans normally advertise the average rates paid if you qualify for the credit while hiding their real rates in the fine print. We don’t recommend these plans, since they can surprise you with high bills. You can achieve savings if your monthly consumption stays within the eligible range, but your rate can be twice as high if you fall outside this range — even for a single month.

Time-Of-Use Energy Plans in Duncanville

As their name suggests, time-of-use plans charge different rates depending on the time of day. The exact rates and schedules vary depending on the specific plan, but they typically charge the highest rates during peak-demand periods and the lowest rates during low-demand periods.

• For example, the Rhythm PowerShift 12 plan charges well over 20 cents per kWh from 6:00 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. in Duncanville but reduces its rate to only less than 10 cents per kWh during other schedules.
• The plan also has a seasonal peak rate of 17.3 cents per kWh, which applies from 6:00 AM to 8:59 PM between January and March.

Some electricity plans offer free nights or weekends but charge high rates outside of their free time zones. As you can see, time-of-use plans can be very confusing, making bill predictability virtually impossible. We don’t recommend time-of-use plans because of the unpredictability and high rates charged during peak periods.

Solar Buyback Plans in Duncanville

We recommend solar buyback plans for Duncanville homeowners with solar panel systems. These plans charge you a normal rate when you use electricity from the grid, but they also allow you to sell excess energy from your photovoltaic system. When comparing solar buyback plans, make sure you check both of their rates. Ideally, you should look for a plan that charges you an affordable rate when you use the grid while paying you a fair rate for excess solar energy.

Many solar buyback plans offer you a fixed rate and a contract term of 12 months or longer, with the additional benefit of being able to sell your excess solar energy. However, keep in mind that there are also solar buyback plans with variable rates or time-of-use rates — we don’t recommend them because they can make your nighttime bills unpredictable.

Green Mountain Energy and TXU both offer solar buyback plans with high compensation rates while charging you a fixed rate for grid electricity.

Note that solar buyback plans are not the only renewable energy plan options in Duncanville. Many energy companies offer plans sourced from 100% green energy, even if you don’t have solar panels. Learn more about green energy plans in Duncanville.

Prepaid Energy Plans in Duncanville

With a prepaid electricity plan, there is no monthly bill. You charge your electricity account, and the provider withdraws money from it as you use electricity. You can make payments at any time as long as your balance is above $0.

Prepaid electricity plans also let you avoid the credit check and security deposit that providers often levy. For this reason, prepaid plans are also known as no-deposit energy plans. Thanks to this feature, prepaid plans can be an attractive option for consumers who are currently dealing with a low credit score.

Duncanville’s Utility Company

You can choose your electricity provider in Texas, but your geographic location determines the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) that operates the local grid. Local utility companies are also sometimes referred to as TDSPs. Oncor Electric Delivery is the TDU that serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex — including Duncanville. TDUs are also known as “poles and wires” companies because they deliver electricity from all providers in their electricity service area.

Oncor adds the following delivery charges to all electricity plans offered within its service territory:

• Base charge: $4.23 per month, regardless of your consumption
• Delivery charge: 5.1893 cents per kWh

When you compare electricity plans in Duncanville, their advertised rates normally include Oncor’s fees. However, we recommend checking the electricity facts label (EFL) before enrolling in any plan to verify that the advertised rate matches the actual rate you will pay.

Also, note that your local utility company manages the local grid and repairs power outages. During an outage, you should contact your local utility company to report the issue or gather information about the problem.

Duncanville Commercial Electricity

The Texas deregulated electricity market allows both homes and businesses to choose their electricity providers. However, commercial rates are typically lower than residential electricity rates: business rates in Duncanville range from around 7 to 13 cents per kWh, depending on the specific plan chosen and your consumption level. Commercial rates can also vary significantly depending on the starting date of your plan. Many electricity providers serve both residential and commercial customers, including Reliant and TXU.

Frequently Asked Questions About Duncanville Electricity Rates

Who has the cheapest electricity rate in Duncanville?

The Frontier Utilities Budget Saver 12 plan charges a competitive rate per kWh that is generally lower than any other fixed-rate plan without bill credits or other pricing “gimmicks.” The Rhythm Energy Digital Discount 12 plan has a lower rate, but only if you enroll in automatic payments. If you decide to opt out of automatic payments, it charges a similar rate to the Budget Saver plan.

On the other hand, if you’re willing to assume the risk of bill credits, three plans charge between 10.0 and 11.0 cents per kWh at an electricity usage level of 1,000 kWh per month:

• Gexa Energy Eco Saver Plus 12
• Frontier Utilities Saver Plus 12
• 4Change Energy Maxx Saver Select 12

What is a good price for electricity per kWh in Duncanville?

The lowest fixed rates in Duncanville range from around 14 to 16 cents per kWh. These are the best rates you can expect to find if you compare plans with predictable monthly bills and contract terms of at least 12 months. You can find bill credit plans and time-of-use plans that offer lower rates under certain conditions, but they come with the downside of unpredictable monthly bills.

What is the best energy provider in Duncanville?

TriEagle Energy is our top-rated electricity provider in Duncanville, with a score of 4.7 out of 5 stars in our ranking methodology. Here’s how TriEagle Energy scored in our review.

• Plan Features and Options: 4.5 out of 5.0 (33% of score)
• Customer Satisfaction: 4.5 out of 5.0 (27% of score)
• Bill Predictability: 5.0 out of 5.0 (20% of score)
• Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0 (20% of score)

We specifically recommend the TriEagle Energy Simple Savings plan, which offers fixed rates and predictable bills during a contract term of 12, 24 or 36 months.

Can you get same-day energy in Duncanville?

Thanks to the smart meters used throughout the state of Texas, local electricity providers can switch your service on the same day. However, keep in mind that each provider has a cutoff time for same-day electricity, and any requests submitted later get processed on the next business day. Also, note that same-day energy is not available on Sundays or holidays. Finally, you cannot switch your service if your current provider has placed you on switchhold due to pending bills.

How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies

With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Home Energy Club created a comprehensive rating methodology to help Texans cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for their needs, whether they’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.

We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on cost, bill predictability, customer satisfaction, brand trust, and plan features. Here’s how those core factors weighed into our ratings: