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What Dodd City plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

15.3¢
Average across live Dodd City 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 Dodd City 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 Dodd City area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Dodd City

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Dodd City. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Dodd City

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 Dodd City

Dodd City 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.

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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.

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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 Dodd City? 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 Dodd City 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 Dodd City Water Department Call 903-583-2221 Website →
    City of Dodd City Sewer Department Call 903-583-2221 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 Dodd City Sanitation Call 903-583-2221 Website →
Go deeper The full Dodd City electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Dodd City: population 373 · Fannin County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Dodd City, a business owner, or need no-deposit power, this thorough guide will help you discover your perfect electricity plan in Dodd City.

Dodd City 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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As a resident or business owner within Dodd City, you have the power to choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

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

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables a quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Competing plans from several electricity providers are outlined in a standardized format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours making phone calls or navigating dozens of different online sites.

Energy in Dodd City has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose when selecting a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Dodd City by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your power bill.

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your account in Dodd City and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Dodd City

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 Dodd City

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining the amount of electricity you will consume in a month is the ideal way to find a deal on power in Dodd City. Why is this so vital?

The “price per kWh” you see power providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is determined, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much energy you consume in the month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you enrolled.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to select your electricity plan.

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

Even better, if you have 12 months of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method takes into account the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the absolute best way to determine the right electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in just seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans, and guide you step-by-step to the electricity plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

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

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

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before selecting the best energy 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 recently purchased a home or business, or you cannot obtain 12-months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy that you will use in any given 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 electricity plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Dodd City: Setting up electricity

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

Ask the previous home-owner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

It may take some effort to acquire usage for the past 12 months, 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 are unable to obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage via utilizing our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool will be able to assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

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 Dodd City

Switching is good. Market conditions are always changing, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing energy provider will typically 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.

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

Before renewing your contract, make sure to check the rates of competing energy providers.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars each year on your energy bill.

Switching is easy:

When you make the switch, your new electricity company will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Dodd City 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 electricity providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date up to 14 days early of your current contract’s end date without an “early cancellation” penalty. That’s Texas Law.

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

The amount saved each month by switching to a different electricity company may outweigh the one-time fee to get out of your contract early.

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 would like to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the truly best price.

You will want to gather your past usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Dodd City 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 Dodd City?

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

Click on the provider of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-deposit electricity plans in Dodd City

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

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling electricity providers to find out if a deposit is needed.

We will check the different plans for any deposit requirements immediately so you can get your lights on and get back to your day.

Learn how to get no deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from 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.

Dodd City business power rates

If you own a business in Dodd City, you’re in good company.

Dodd City is home to a significant number of small and large companies and is a great place to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To lower your electricity bill, you need to shop rates from competing energy companies.

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

You enroll your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You to pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other utility service areas in Texas

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

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

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Dodd City was founded in 1873 and named after Greenville Dodd, who donated land for the railroad depot when the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad came through the area. The town quickly became a vital shipping point for cotton and agricultural products in northeastern Texas, with the railroad bringing prosperity to this small farming community.

RECENT

In 2020, Dodd City completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water treatment facility and replaced aging water lines throughout the community. This $1.2 million project was funded through a combination of state grants and local bonds, ensuring clean water delivery for the next generation of residents.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music singer and songwriter Red Steagall, known as the 'Cowboy Poet of Texas,' spent part of his childhood in the Dodd City area during the 1940s. He later became famous for songs like 'Lone Star Beer and Bob Wills Music' and was inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame, often crediting his North Texas roots for his authentic cowboy style.

DID YOU KNOW

Dodd City is home to one of the smallest high school football stadiums in Texas that still hosts varsity games, with bleachers that seat exactly 247 people. Despite its tiny size, the Dodd City Hornets have won multiple district championships, and the entire town of 373 people regularly packs the stadium on Friday nights, creating one of the highest attendance-to-population ratios in Texas high school sports.

CULTURAL

Every October, Dodd City hosts the annual 'Pumpkin Festival' where residents compete to grow the largest pumpkin, with the winning gourd traditionally weighing over 200 pounds. The festival began in 1987 as a way to celebrate the area's agricultural heritage and has become a beloved tradition that draws visitors from across Fannin County, featuring homemade pies, live music, and a parade down Main Street.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

903-583-2221

Website

101 W Main St, Dodd City, TX 75438

Water

City of Dodd City Water Department

903-583-2221

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Dodd City Sanitation

903-583-2221

Website

School District

Dodd City Independent School District

903-583-2293

Website

Public Library

903-583-8265

Website