ELECTRICITY RATES IN FORT WORTH
Fort Worth Electricity Rates and Plans
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ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN FORT WORTH
Fort Worth Electricity Guide
Fort Worth electricity prices have eased over the past 7 days, dropping 0.1¢ for an average 1,000 kWh home, from 15.35¢ at the week’s start to 15.26¢ today. That’s about $1 less per month for the average family. Across North Texas, 112 plans range from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh, with market average at 15.27¢. We track these trends so you can see where the market stands.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Fort Worth
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the Oncor Electric Delivery utility region, which Fort Worth is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN FORT WORTH
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Texas deregulation lets Fort Worth residents choose their own electricity provider and plan, while a local utility still delivers power and handles outages. Right now 112 plans are available, including 106 fixed-rate plans, 110 renewable energy plans, 4 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid options, with no variable-rate plans offered. Rates range from 7.2¢ to 22.57¢ per kWh, with an average of 15.27¢. Because 65% of Fort Worth homes are single-family houses using about 1,225 kWh per month, most households should compare plans priced for that usage level. Renewable plans average 15.25¢ per kWh, nearly identical to the market average.
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Based on 76005 ZIP code. 112 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:35 AM CDT on October 22, 2026.
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN FORT WORTH
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Single-family homes make up about 65% of Fort Worth housing, averaging roughly 2,261 sq ft and an estimated 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE SimpleSaver 9 at 9.4¢/kWh works out to about $115 per month. Large apartment complexes (10+ units), which account for about 19% of housing, typically use around 517 kWh per month, and at that level APGE Rent Simple Saver 9 at 11.3¢/kWh would cost about $58 per month.
Single-family homes
65% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
19% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
11% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Fort Worth, TX (365,229 total housing units). Energy estimates based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), West South Central region.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Fort Worth.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Fort Worth
As of Oct 22nd, 2026, the cheapest electricity rate in Fort Worth is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.2¢/kWh, well below the 15.27¢/kWh market average across 112 available plans, 110 of which are green energy options.
Fort Worth's hot, humid summers drive significant air conditioning use, which is typically the largest driver of electricity costs. Mild winters help keep heating demand lower, so bills often peak during July and August.
With single-family homes making up 65% of local housing and typical usage near 1225 kWh per month, a plan tier around 2000 kWh is recommended for most households. This tier leaves room for summer AC spikes while keeping per-kWh rates competitive.
Compare plans carefully, because the 15.27¢/kWh market average is far above the 7.2¢/kWh SimpleSaver 9 from APGE, one of the cheapest options. Also raise your thermostat in summer, use ceiling fans, and seal windows to cut cooling costs.
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