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At your usage level

What Lancaster plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Lancaster

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Lancaster

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 Lancaster

Lancaster 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 Lancaster? 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster Water Department Call 972-218-1305 Website →
    City of Lancaster Wastewater Services Call 972-218-1305 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 Lancaster Solid Waste Services Call 972-218-1305 Website →
Go deeper The full Lancaster electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Lancaster: population 41,275 · Dallas County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Lancaster, a business owner, or need no-deposit electricity, this guide will help you determine your best electricity plan in Lancaster.

Lancaster 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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You have the power to choose your home’s electric company in Lancaster.

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

These official rates are the identical prices you’ll find contacting the electricity providers or visiting their websites.

Competing offers from many different energy companies are shown in a standardized layout that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assists Texas energy customers in avoiding hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours making phone calls or navigating dozens of different websites.

Energy in Lancaster is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Lancaster included, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Lancaster by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your energy statement.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Lancaster, and hundreds of plans exist.

Average Electricity Rates in Lancaster

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 Lancaster

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use monthly is the best way to shop for energy in Lancaster. Why should you care?

The rate you see energy providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you consume in a month.

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

Fortunately, there’s a better way to pick your energy rate.

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

Better yet, 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 best way to find the right energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in just moments.

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

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

We then assist you in signing up with your chosen electricity company without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you should understand your expected or historical usage before ordering 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 cannot obtain 12 months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy 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 find the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Lancaster: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Lancaster, 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: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can’t obtain a usage history. 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 length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Lancaster

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

Your existing energy provider will normally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you fail to act, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate 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, shop the rates of competing electricity providers.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to contact your current company to cancel (no “break-up call”)
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new electricity company will cover everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

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

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

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early termination” penalty. Texas law protects you here.

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.

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’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 cheapest rate.

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

Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Lancaster

Need to find an energy plan in Lancaster 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.

Instead of calling around electric companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you tremendous 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.

Lancaster Business Energy Rates

If you own a business in Lancaster, you’re in great company.

Lancaster has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The city 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

You must shop for rates from competing energy companies to manage your electricity bill.

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Lancaster’s official city website for gas service in Lancaster to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Lancaster, the City of Lancaster usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

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.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Lancaster

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Lancaster

Are you looking for a cheap electricity rate in another city? Find your city below and click to sign up for a low-cost electricity plan.

If your city is not on the list, use the zip code finder for a rate lower than what you currently pay in your city.

Lancaster Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Lancaster was founded in 1852 by Roderick Rawlins, who named the town after his hometown of Lancaster, Kentucky. The settlement grew around a trading post and ferry crossing on Ten Mile Creek, becoming a vital stop for travelers and traders moving between Dallas and points south during the mid-1800s frontier period.

RECENT

In 2020, Lancaster completed construction of the $65 million Lancaster Recreation Center, one of the largest municipal recreation facilities in North Texas. The 185,000-square-foot complex features an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor track, rock climbing wall, and serves as a regional destination for sports tournaments and community events.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Lancaster is the hometown of Erykah Badu, the Grammy Award-winning neo-soul singer known as the 'Queen of Neo-Soul.' Born Erica Abi Wright in 1971, she attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts in Dallas but always maintained strong ties to Lancaster, often referencing her South Dallas roots in her music and interviews.

DID YOU KNOW

Lancaster is home to the largest urban wilderness preserve in Dallas County, the 289-acre Lancaster Community Park that features a genuine prairie ecosystem with native Texas grasses and wildflowers. The park contains hiking trails that wind through terrain that looks exactly as it did when Native American tribes roamed the area centuries ago, complete with buffalo grass and Indian paintbrush flowers.

CULTURAL

Lancaster has earned recognition as the 'International City' due to its remarkable diversity, with residents representing over 40 different countries and speaking more than 30 languages. The city celebrates this heritage annually with the International Festival, where families share traditional foods, music, and customs from their homelands, making it one of the most culturally diverse small cities in Texas.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-218-1300

Website

211 N Henry St, Lancaster, TX 75146

Water

City of Lancaster Water Department

972-218-1305

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Lancaster Solid Waste Services

972-218-1305

Website

School District

Lancaster Independent School District

972-218-1400

Website

Public Library

972-218-1350

Website