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What DeSoto plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live DeSoto plans
6.8¢
Where plans we price start today
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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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in DeSoto

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in DeSoto. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving DeSoto

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 DeSoto

DeSoto spans 5 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 DeSoto? 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto Public Utilities Call 972-230-9600 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 DeSoto Solid Waste Services Call 972-230-9600 Website →
Go deeper The full DeSoto electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About DeSoto: population 53,568 · Dallas County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate DeSoto’s affordable residential and commercial electricity plans.

DeSoto electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits6.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.8c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
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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In 2009, Compare Power started helping residents of Texas cities like DeSoto make sense of the energy marketplace.

This website compiles quotes from electrical providers in your city in a single location.

You can choose your home’s electric provider in DeSoto.

In the past, you needed to call or email utilities serving your home to get quotes. This process takes hours and requires a tremendous amount of work.

Compare Power reduces the stresses of finding an electrical plan by comparing all of the available quotes in DeSoto on an apples-to-apples basis. Once you enter your zip code, you are only minutes away from finding affordable electricity.

Instantly compare competing DeSoto electricity companies

The Texas State Legislature eliminated energy monopolies for much of the state in 2002. This deregulation means that consumers in DeSoto need not rely on a single utility provider.

Instead, you can shop around for electrical providers serving your region.

The state’s deregulation of the energy market pits providers against each other. This competition means lower rates for consumers like you to attract new business.

The only issue remaining for a consumer seeking cheap electricity rates is to search through the options. The typical DeSoto resident may have up to 100 retail providers serving their community.

Compare Power makes it easy to sift through affordable electricity plans by these providers.

Average electricity rates in DeSoto

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.
  • Emily (TX, United States)

How to find the best energy plan in DeSoto

What’s the number one rule for finding affordable energy? Know your usage!

This is an important step in your search for a new provider because of the methods used by most electrical companies. Companies typically advertise their price per kWh using a standard rate of 2,000 kWh.

You might be fine with this pricing if you already use that much monthly energy. Since most households fall above or below that usage level, their quoted prices might not reflect their actual rates. Imagine the shock you’d feel if your first bill with a provider was significantly higher than the quote.

Compare Power solves this problem by using your actual usage to produce quotes. The site uses your zip code and monthly usage rate to produce accurate quotes that reflect the current market. Compare Power includes fees and other charges that might not appear in energy provider quotes.

The first step toward accurate quotes for affordable energy is to determine your usage from the past year or your expected usage for the next year.

Once you’ve found your ideal quote, you can even complete a sign-up on Compare Power’s site.

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

Estimate your usage if you don’t have exact numbers

In some cases, obtaining the previous usage for your home may not be possible. You may not have accurate records or just purchased a new home.

If this is true for you, estimate your typical monthly usage for the next month. This isn’t perfect, but it is better than selecting a provider that doesn’t meet your needs.

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

Moving to DeSoto: Setting up electricity

Residents of DeSoto and surrounding communities get the best of both worlds. The city offers suburban calm for families and individuals looking to relax after work or school. DeSoto’s proximity to Dallas offers professional sports, concerts, and other opportunities for those who want to explore.

If you are new to DeSoto or haven’t established electricity service before, it’s important to get the previous usage for your home.

The previous homeowner should be able to help you determine usage for the home based on previous bills.

This process may take some time and effort, but you stand to save hundreds of dollars each year on your monthly bills.

With this information, Compare Power can complete the necessary calculations to determine your home’s usage level.

Without a usage history, you can still use the site’s “Help Me Choose” tool to evaluate usage levels for your DeSoto home.

Switching electricity companies in DeSoto

The energy market in Texas is constantly changing, with monthly electricity rates fluctuating based on demand. These changes can be helpful to your bottom line, so checking for rates each year is essential.

Another reason to check is that your current provider might use the end of your contract as an opportunity to raise your monthly rate.

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

Switching your electrical provider is easy. Your next provider will handle contract cancellation without home visits or phone calls.

Your power remains on throughout the transition because the wires and poles don’t change hands. The entire process only takes a few minutes so you can get on with your day.

Before switching, it’s good to consider legal avenues for ending your current contract early. Texas law allows customers to cancel their energy plans within 14 days of contract expiration without paying penalties. Establishing a start date for a new provider within 60 days of contract cancellation is also possible.

Even if you have to pay a penalty for early termination, you might be able to find a plan on Compare Power that more than offsets the penalty in monthly savings.

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 rate.

DeSoto 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.

Looking for a great electric company in DeSoto?

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

Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-deposit electricity plans in DeSoto

As you search for affordable electricity plans in DeSoto, you may come across plans that require deposits. With Compare Power, you can find no-deposit plans easily, so you don’t have to pay upfront for your power.

Compare Power indicates whether a plan in your community requires a deposit. This saves you time and money. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can select your new plan and move to the next item on your to-do list.

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.

DeSoto business electricity plans

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

Your DeSoto business needs to keep costs down to stay competitive in the Dallas metro market. An area where you can save money on your monthly bills is an affordable electricity plan.

You need not spend hours finding commercial energy plans for your business. Compare Power uses a sealed bid process to gather quotes from commercial providers in DeSoto.

Once ready for a new plan, you’ll receive bids from area providers looking to serve your business. You can select a plan, complete registration, and start your new energy plan without leaving Compare Power.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

For gas service in DeSoto, call or visit https://www.atmosenergy.com at 888-286-6700.

Garbage/Recycling Pickup

In DeSoto, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are included with your water utilities bill from the City of DeSoto.

Water

https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/departments/public_utilities/ is a public utility owned by the City of DeSoto, TX.

Customer Care: 972-230-9600

Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Other utility service areas in Texas

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

DeSoto was founded in 1847 by Thomas Polk Stewart, who named the settlement after Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. The town remained a small farming community for over a century until the post-World War II suburban boom transformed it from a rural outpost into a thriving Dallas suburb, with its population exploding from just 1,969 residents in 1960 to over 50,000 today.

RECENT

In 2019, DeSoto made national headlines when it became one of the first cities in Texas to achieve a perfect 100% graduation rate for its high school seniors. This remarkable achievement was the culmination of a decade-long educational transformation that included innovative programs, community partnerships, and a focus on closing achievement gaps that had historically affected the district.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

DeSoto is the hometown of NFL superstar Dez Bryant, who grew up in the city and attended DeSoto High School before becoming a star wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. Bryant frequently returned to his hometown during his NFL career to give back to the community, funding youth programs and speaking at local schools about overcoming adversity.

DID YOU KNOW

DeSoto sits directly on top of one of the largest underground salt domes in North Texas, a geological formation that extends nearly 2,000 feet below the surface. This massive salt deposit was formed millions of years ago when ancient seas covered the area, and today it's occasionally mined for industrial salt, making DeSoto one of the few Dallas suburbs literally built on a mountain of salt.

CULTURAL

DeSoto has earned recognition as one of the most diverse cities in Texas, with its population being almost perfectly split between African American, Hispanic, and white residents, creating a unique multicultural community. The city celebrates this diversity through its annual International Festival, where residents showcase foods, music, and traditions from over 30 different countries represented in the community, making it a true melting pot in the heart of North Texas.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-230-9600

Website

211 E Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

Water

City of DeSoto Public Utilities

972-230-9600

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of DeSoto Solid Waste Services

972-230-9600

Website

School District

DeSoto Independent School District

972-223-6666

Website

Public Library

972-230-9661

Website