Oncor rate increases over time
Oncor Electric Delivery's average residential electricity price has risen from 11.56 cents per kWh in 2015 to 14.94 cents in 2024, an increase of about 29 percent, or roughly 2.9 percent per year. The chart shows Oncor's average residential price by year. Hover any point for the exact figure.
What rising Oncor rates could cost you
Oncor rates have risen about 2.9% per year. Enter your bill to see what that pace of increase could compound to over time, and what you have likely already absorbed. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Estimate only. Projects your current bill forward at Oncor's historical average rate increase (2.9% per year, from EIA data); it assumes your usage stays the same except for any add-ons you select. Actual rates depend on your usage, rate plan, and the utility's future filings, and are not guaranteed. This is general information, not financial advice.
Current residential rates
Oncor residential rates are shown below, from the utility's published tariffs and the public Utility Rate Database. Rates vary by plan, season, and usage and change over time.
| Plan | Energy charge | Fixed / basic |
|---|---|---|
| APG&E SimpleSaver 12-month (lowest advertised all-in residential rate in Oncor area, as of 6/29/2026) | 7.8 cents/kWh | REP energy rate; Oncor TDU delivery is billed separately at $4.23/mo + ~5.6 cents/kWh |
| Gexa Energy 12-month fixed (representative mid-market all-in residential plan, as of 6/29/2026) | 8.0 cents/kWh | REP energy rate; plus Oncor TDU delivery $4.23/mo + ~5.6 cents/kWh |
| Oncor TDU delivery charge (regulated, passed through by all REPs; updates Mar 1 and Sep 1) | 5.6183 cents/kWh delivery | $4.23 per month base/customer charge |
In the deregulated ERCOT market, Oncor does not sell electricity; customers buy energy from a Retail Electric Provider (REP) and Oncor charges a regulated delivery (TDU) fee that the REP passes through. Advertised all-in residential rates in the Oncor area ranged from about 7.8 to 19.7 cents/kWh as of 6/29/2026 (CDT). The Oncor delivery component is $4.23/month plus a per-kWh charge that is reset twice a year (March 1 and September 1); recent values are about 5.30 to 5.62 cents/kWh (5.6183 cents/kWh per choosetexaspower, 5.2974 cents/kWh per texaselectricrates). A proposed Oncor rate settlement filed Jan 29, 2026 seeks an 8.8% revenue increase, roughly a 3% / about $4.64-per-month bill increase for a typical 1,000 kWh residential customer if approved. OpenEI URDB could not be queried directly (API key required), so these are taken from Oncor's tariff materials and Texas rate-comparison sources.
Net metering and solar export: No statewide net metering; REP-set solar buyback
Texas has no statewide net-metering mandate, and Oncor (a delivery-only TDU) does not buy back or credit exported solar. Instead, credit for surplus solar sent to the grid is set by your chosen Retail Electric Provider (REP) through a "solar buyback" plan, and terms vary widely. As of 2026 most REPs have moved away from true 1:1 retail-rate net metering toward fixed-credit plans (often a few cents per kWh, commonly below the retail energy rate) or real-time/wholesale-indexed plans. A few plans (for example TXU's solar buyback offerings in the Oncor/DFW area) still credit exports at roughly the retail energy rate, effectively 1:1, but these are the exception. Practical takeaway: solar economics in Oncor territory depend heavily on picking a REP with a favorable buyback plan, and exported energy is usually worth less than what you pay to import, so self-consumption (and sometimes batteries) matters more than in true net-metering states.
What it means for solar
Oncor rates have risen about 2.9 percent per year over the past decade. Solar can offset that grid cost, every kWh you generate and use is a kWh you do not buy, but how much you save depends on your rate level and on how exported power is credited (No statewide net metering; REP-set solar buyback). Where exports are worth little, using your own solar, often with a battery, matters more than selling surplus back. Whether solar makes sense depends on your usage, roof, and rate plan, so get a site-specific quote.
Oncor service area
Oncor serves North-Central, West, and East Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and cities such as Waco, Midland, and Wichita Falls. Service area spans 400-plus communities across 98-plus counties (ERCOT/deregulated market)..
To confirm whether a specific address is served by Oncor, check your electricity bill. A ZIP lookup tool is coming to this site.
Full data and sources
Per-utility prices are computed from EIA Form 861 (bundled residential revenue divided by sales), which reconciles to the EIA's published figures. These are public-domain U.S. government data.
| Year | Oncor (c/kWh) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 11.56 |
| 2016 | 10.99 |
| 2017 | 11.01 |
| 2018 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | 11.76 |
| 2020 | 11.71 |
| 2021 | 12.11 |
| 2022 | 13.76 |
| 2023 | 14.46 |
| 2024 | 14.94 |
Sources: EIA - Average Price by State by Provider (avgprice_annual.xlsx, Total Electric Industry, Residential; TX 2015-2020) · EIA Electric Power Annual Table 2.10 - Average Retail Price by State (TX residential 2023=14.46, 2024=14.94) · EIA Electric Power Annual 2022 archive, Table 2.10 (TX residential 2021=12.11, 2022=13.76) · EIA-861 Table 6 - Residential bundled sales/revenue/price (sales_revenue_price; TX 2024 statewide aggregate = 14.94 cents/kWh; confirms Oncor not a residential seller) · EIA Texas Electricity Profile 2024 · Choose Texas Power - Oncor Electric Delivery (TDU delivery charge $4.23/mo + 5.6183 cents/kWh; all-in rates as of 6/29/2026) · Oncor - Understanding the Oncor Part of Your Electric Bill (delivery charge $4.23 + ~5 cents/kWh; updated Mar 1/Sep 1) · PowerWizard - Oncor Electric Delivery TDU guide (service area, customers, proposed 2026 rate increase) · NuWatt Energy - Texas Net Metering 2026 (no statewide net metering; REP-set buyback) · Choose Texas Power - Texas Solar Buyback Plans (fixed-credit vs real-time, below-retail trend)
FAQ
How much have Oncor electricity rates gone up?
Oncor's average residential price rose about 29 percent since 2015, roughly 2.9 percent per year, reaching about 14.94 cents per kWh in 2024.
Does Oncor offer net metering for solar?
Oncor uses No statewide net metering; REP-set solar buyback. See the net metering section above for exactly how exported solar is credited and what that means for your system.
Is solar worth it with Oncor?
It depends on your electricity usage, roof, system size, and whether you add a battery. Higher rates and rate increases make solar more attractive, but the value of exported power depends on Oncor's net metering rules. Get a site-specific quote rather than relying on a general estimate.
Where does this rate data come from?
The per-year prices come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Form 861, and the current rate structures come from the public Utility Rate Database. Both are public, free, and updated regularly.