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At your usage level

What Arlington plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Arlington plans
6.8¢
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, Oncor delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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1. Enter your ZIP. 2. We price every Arlington plan we offer at your real usage. 3. Order online in about 10 minutes — power on the date you pick. No account, no spam.

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Top plans

Top Arlington plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

6.8¢

at 1,000 kWh

$68

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Arlington area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Arlington

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Arlington. Whichever plan you pick, Oncor still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes Oncor delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Arlington electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the Oncor territory average 15.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 6.8¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

Oncor is Arlington’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; Oncor delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Arlington addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Arlington today is 6.8¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 122 plans in Arlington, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Arlington

17 providers sell into the Oncor territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
6.8¢
cheapest today, all in
122
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Arlington

Arlington spans 23 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Arlington? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Arlington addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Arlington Water Utilities Call 817-459-6100 Website →
    City of Arlington Wastewater Services Call 817-459-6100 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Arlington Solid Waste Services Call 817-459-6100 Website →
Nearby cities

Electricity rates near Arlington

Same market rules — every nearby city priced live.

Go deeper The full Arlington electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Arlington: population 394,266 · Tarrant County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Arlington Electricity Rates, Plans & Providers

Whether you’re a long-time resident, new mover, business owner, or in need of a no-deposit power option, this comprehensive guide will help you find the best electricity plan in Arlington.

What is a good rate per kWh in Arlington, TX?

Today’s lowest fixed-rate electricity plan in Arlington starts at 6.8¢/kWh. That’s significantly lower than the average Texas residential electricity rate, which stands at 16.4¢.

How to Choose the Right Plan

Understanding your usage is the number one rule in finding the right power plan.

This 2-minute video explains everything you need to know ⤵️

For a comprehensive comparison of electricity rates in Arlington, refer to the table below:

The Arlington electricity market is deregulated, allowing you to choose your electricity provider. In 2002, Texas voted to deregulate its energy market, decreasing electricity prices for residential and commercial consumers.

To better understand the trends in Arlington’s electricity prices, take a look at the following information:

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

The average Texas business electricity rate is 8.3¢, 39% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.

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Moving to Arlington: Start Electricity

Make Arlington your home and set up electricity hassle-free. Known as the entertainment capital of Texas, Arlington offers a vibrant lifestyle with attractions like the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park and the Dallas Cowboys at the AT&T Stadium.

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Arlington, with a population of approximately 400,000 people and covering 99.0 square miles, boasts hot summers, mild winters, and a thriving community. The city is home to the University of Texas at Arlington, a renowned research institution offering excellent educational opportunities.

Explore recreational options such as Six Flags over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, and River Legacy Park, with beautiful outdoor trails along the Trinity River.

Switch Electricity in Arlington

Switching electricity providers can save you money. As market conditions change, it’s important to compare plans and rates.

When your contract expires, your current company will likely raise your rate, leaving you with a higher month-to-month rate.

Before renewing, check rates from different providers. Switching is easy and doesn’t disrupt your power supply. You can choose a start date up to 14 days before your contract ends without penalties.

Even if you’re still under contract, switching may outweigh the fee. Understand your usage and gather 12 months of data to find the best plan.

Arlington Energy Companies

Looking for the best Arlington electricity company? Look no further!

Sign up for exceptional services with leading Texas electricity providers like TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, Gexa Energy, and more.

Click on your preferred company below to quickly sign up, explore further details, or check current rates.

No-deposit Lights in Arlington

Need to find an energy plan in Arlington that doesn’t require a deposit?

If you are charged a deposit on your first plan selection, we’ll automatically find other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. You won’t have to surf the Internet or call energy companies to determine if a deposit is needed.

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Arlington Business Electricity

Arlington has a thriving business community, including well-known companies like General Motors, Texas Health Resources, American Mensa, and D.R. Horton.

Compare rates from different providers to lower your energy costs. At Compare Power, we bridge the gap between your business and energy companies, securing competitive rates through a simple and quick bid process. Trust us to find the best energy solution for your Arlington business.

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Arlington Utility Services

  • Electricity: To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit +1 (888) 313-4747. To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Arlington, call or visit the https://stormcenter.oncor.com: +1 (888) 313-4747
  • Gas: For gas service in Arlington, call or visit https://www.atmosenergy.com at 888-286-6700.
  • Garbage/Recycling Pickup: In Arlington, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are included with your water utilities bill from the City of Arlington.
  • Water: The https://www.arlington-tx.gov is a public utility owned by the City of Arlington, TX.
  • Customer Care: 817-275-5931
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 24-Hour Emergency Service: Call 817-459-5900 if you suspect a water main break, water leak, sewer overflow, or water contamination.

Electric Utility Companies

If you’re not located in the Oncor Service area, don’t worry. You can easily search for low electricity rates based on your service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your specific service area.

Find the best rates for your energy needs with confidence.

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Arlington was founded in 1876 by Reverend Andrew Hayter, who established a settlement between Dallas and Fort Worth along the Texas and Pacific Railway. The town was originally named after Robert E. Lee's Virginia estate, Arlington House, and grew rapidly as a key railroad junction connecting the two major cities in North Texas.

RECENT

In 2020, Arlington became the first city in Texas to launch a comprehensive autonomous vehicle pilot program in partnership with Via and the University of Texas at Arlington. The program operates self-driving shuttles that transport passengers between downtown Arlington and the UT Arlington campus, making it a leader in smart city transportation innovation.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Arlington is the birthplace of country music superstar Kelly Clarkson, who won the first season of American Idol in 2002. She attended Burleson High School just outside Arlington and got her start performing at local venues in the Dallas-Fort Worth area before becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 2000s with hits like 'Since U Been Gone.'

DID YOU KNOW

Arlington is the largest city in the United States without a public transportation system, despite having a population of nearly 400,000 people. This unique distinction exists because the city has historically relied on its central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, assuming residents would use those cities' transit systems, though this has sparked ongoing debates about urban mobility and accessibility.

CULTURAL

Arlington proudly calls itself the 'Entertainment Capital of Texas' and is the only city in America to host both MLB and NFL teams within its city limits. Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers) and AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys) sit just miles apart, along with Six Flags Over Texas, making Arlington a premier destination for sports and entertainment that draws millions of visitors annually.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

817-459-6100

Website

101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010

Water

City of Arlington Water Utilities

817-459-6100

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Arlington Solid Waste Services

817-459-6100

Website

School District

Arlington Independent School District

682-867-4611

Website

Public Library

817-459-6900

Website