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What Cockrell Hill plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Cockrell Hill 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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Top plans

Top Cockrell Hill 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 Cockrell Hill area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Cockrell Hill

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Cockrell Hill. 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

Cockrell Hill 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 Cockrell Hill’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 Cockrell Hill 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 Cockrell Hill 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 Cockrell Hill, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Cockrell Hill

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 Cockrell Hill

Cockrell Hill spans 1 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 Cockrell Hill? 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 Cockrell Hill 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.

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  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

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

    City of Cockrell Hill Water Department Call 214-330-9923 Website →
    City of Cockrell Hill Sewer Department Call 214-330-9923 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 Cockrell Hill Sanitation Call 214-330-9923 Website →
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About Cockrell Hill: population 4,193 · Dallas County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Cockrell Hill

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this thorough guide will help you determine your ideal energy plan in Cockrell Hill.

Cockrell Hill electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits6.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.8c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.9c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: Oncor Fetched: 9:28 PM

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You have the power to choose your household’s electric provider in Cockrell Hill.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Cockrell Hill in searching for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find calling the electricity companies or visiting their websites.

Competing plans from several different electricity companies are presented in a powerful layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours calling different energy providers or clicking through dozens of different websites.

Energy in Cockrell Hill has been deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Cockrell Hill included, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many excellent energy companies compete for your business in Cockrell Hill by offering low prices, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save on your electricity bill.

With hundreds of plans, as many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in Cockrell Hill.

Average electricity rates in Cockrell Hill

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% 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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How to find the best energy plan in Cockrell Hill

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining how much electricity you will use month-to-month is the best way to find a deal on energy in Cockrell Hill. Why is this so vital?

The rate you see electricity companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much electricity you consume each month.

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you ordered.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to select your power plan.

Calculating your total monthly bill based on expected monthly usage, then comparing options by total monthly cost is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for you.

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your household, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the absolute best way to discover the ideal electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now solved in a few seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans and navigating you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to anticipate on your bill.

We then help you in enrolling with your chosen energy provider without ever having to leave our service.

The bottom line is you must understand your expected or historical usage before ordering the right electricity plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage, or you’re the owner of a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

Use Compare Power to shop for the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Cockrell Hill: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Cockrell Hill, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home’s usage pattern.

Note: If you can’t obtain a usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below, and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Cockrell Hill

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract expires.

Your existing energy provider will generally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing energy companies.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your electricity bill.

Switching is easy:

When you switch, your new energy provider will take care of everything for you, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Cockrell Hill is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver power to your home do not change when you switch energy companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early termination” penalty. That’s Texas Law.

If you’re still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most providers up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching companies may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

If you are unsure, email us your latest energy bill, and one of our team members will get back to you promptly with your best options.

If you’re ready to switch and want to know how to find the best plan, remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the best price.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you will need to collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Cockrell Hill energy companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Cockrell Hill?

You can enroll for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-deposit electricity plans in Cockrell Hill

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

If your first selection of plans mandates a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

Instead of calling a bunch of energy providers or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you a ton of time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit requirements for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

If you have any questions about deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

Cockrell Hill business power rates

If you own a company in Cockrell Hill, you’ll find several other businesses also call Cockrell Hill home.

Cockrell Hill has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The town is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your energy costs, you need to shop for rates from competing energy companies.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Cockrell Hill utilities

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 Cockrell Hill, visit the https://stormcenter.oncor.com or call them at +1 (888) 313-4747.

Gas

For gas service in Cockrell Hill, call or visit Cockrell Hill’s official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Cockrell Hill, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Cockrell Hill.

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the Oncor Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Cockrell Hill was founded in the 1880s and named after Alexander Cockrell, a prominent Dallas businessman who owned a ferry service across the Trinity River. The community developed as a small farming settlement on elevated ground southwest of Dallas, with many residents working in agriculture and later in the nearby cement plants that defined the area's industrial character for decades.

RECENT

In 2020, Cockrell Hill completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded its water and sewer systems with a $2.8 million investment. The project replaced aging pipes throughout the city and improved water pressure for residents, marking the largest municipal improvement in the city's recent history and ensuring reliable utilities for future growth.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

While Cockrell Hill is a small community, it has been home to several notable Dallas-area musicians and artists who got their start performing in local venues. The city's proximity to Dallas has made it a launching pad for many aspiring entertainers who later achieved regional and national recognition in country and Tejano music scenes.

DID YOU KNOW

Cockrell Hill holds the distinction of being one of the smallest incorporated cities in Dallas County, covering just 1.1 square miles, yet it maintains its own police force, fire department, and municipal services. Despite its tiny size, the city has successfully resisted annexation attempts by Dallas for over 40 years, fiercely protecting its independence and small-town character in the heart of the metroplex.

CULTURAL

Cockrell Hill celebrates its tight-knit community spirit with an annual National Night Out event that brings together nearly half the city's population in Kidd Springs Park. The event features local food vendors, live music, and a strong emphasis on neighborhood safety, reflecting the city's commitment to maintaining the personal connections and civic engagement that define small-town Texas living within the urban Dallas area.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

214-330-9923

Website

6600 W Clarendon Dr, Cockrell Hill, TX 75211

Water

City of Cockrell Hill Water Department

214-330-9923

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Cockrell Hill Sanitation

214-330-9923

Website

School District

Dallas Independent School District

972-925-3700

Website

Public Library

214-670-6445

Website