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What The Colony plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in The Colony

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in The Colony. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving The Colony

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 The Colony

The Colony 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 The Colony? 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 The Colony 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 The Colony Water Department Call 972-625-1756 Website →
    City of The Colony Wastewater Services Call 972-625-1756 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 The Colony Solid Waste Services Call 972-625-1756 Website →
Go deeper The full The Colony electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About The Colony: population 45,057 · Denton County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your Insider’s Guide to Finding the Best Electricity Rates and Energy Plans in The Colony

Whether a business owner, new resident, or long-time citizen of The Colony, this comprehensive guide will enable you to find your best solution for an electricity plan.

The Colony 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 can choose your household’s energy company in The Colony.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of The Colony searching for their lowest-rate energy plan.

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

Competing plans from many different electricity companies are shown in a convenient grid that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours and hours calling different energy companies or navigating dozens of different websites.

Energy in The Colony has been deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many excellent energy providers compete for your business in The Colony by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your energy statement.

As many as 65+ providers compete for your business in The Colony, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in The Colony

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 The Colony

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining the amount of energy, you will use monthly is the best way to shop for energy in The Colony. Why is this important?

The rate you see energy companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you use in the month.

Unless you use exactly the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you signed up.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to pick your energy plan.

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

Better yet, if you have 12 months of usage history for your home, 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 perfect electricity rate plan for your home.

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

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and assisting you step-by-step with the energy rate plan that’s best for your home’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 enrolling with your chosen energy provider without ever having to leave our service.

The bottom line is you should determine your expected or historical usage before ordering the best energy plan for your home.

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months usage history. In that case, you can always estimate your average monthly energy.

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 The Colony: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in The Colony, 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 cannot obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage using our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool can assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in The Colony

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

Your existing electricity provider will generally 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.

Before renewing your contract, shop the rates of competing energy 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 electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

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

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in The Colony 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 cancellation” 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.

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’re ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest rate.

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 must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

The Colony 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 The Colony?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in The Colony

If you need to find an energy plan in The Colony that requires no deposit, we can help.

If your first choice of plans charges 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 clicking around and calling electricity providers to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will instantly check the other plans for any deposit obligations so you can get your lights on and return to your day.

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.

The Colony Business Electricity Plans

If you run a company in The Colony, you’re not alone.

The Colony is home to many small and large companies and is a great town to run a company.

To lower your electricity bill, compare 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 enroll your information once, and the companies will present their bids. You pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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 The Colony

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 The Colony

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.

The Colony Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

The Colony was founded in 1969 as a master-planned community by developer Holford Bond, who envisioned creating a utopian suburban city on the shores of Lewisville Lake. The city was incorporated in 1977 and was one of the first communities in Texas designed entirely around the concept of planned neighborhoods with extensive green spaces and lake access for all residents.

RECENT

In 2019, The Colony opened the massive Grandscape development, which became one of the largest mixed-use real estate projects in the United States at 433 acres. The development features Nebraska Furniture Mart's largest location, along with entertainment venues, restaurants, and retail spaces that have transformed the city into a major North Texas destination.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

The Colony is home to several Dallas Cowboys players who have chosen to live in the lakeside community, including former quarterback Tony Romo who maintained a residence there during his playing career. The city's proximity to The Star in Frisco and luxury lakefront properties have made it a popular choice for professional athletes.

DID YOU KNOW

The Colony sits on Lewisville Lake, which was created by damming the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, and the lake actually extends into four different counties making it one of the most geographically diverse lakes in Texas. The city's shoreline includes several marinas and the lake is known for excellent bass fishing, but it also contains underwater remnants of the original town of Lewisville that was flooded when the dam was built in 1955.

CULTURAL

The Colony hosts the annual 'Tribute to Liberty' celebration every Fourth of July, which features one of the largest fireworks displays in North Texas launched from barges on Lewisville Lake. The event draws over 75,000 visitors annually and includes a patriotic concert, food vendors, and activities that celebrate both American independence and the city's unique lakeside culture.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

972-625-1756

Website

6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056

Water

City of The Colony Water Department

972-625-1756

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of The Colony Solid Waste Services

972-625-1756

Website

School District

Lewisville Independent School District

469-713-5200

Website

Public Library

972-625-8050

Website