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Moving? | Switching? | Compare Official Rates for competing energy companies in University Park, Texas. Not all plans are equal. This free consumer service helps you cut through hidden fees & confusing ads to quickly discover the best energy plan for your home or business. No-deposit energy plans & same day power available.

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What University Park plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Oncor delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in University Park

Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in University Park. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving University Park

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 University Park

University Park 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 University Park? 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 University Park 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 University Park Water Department Call 214-363-1644 Website →
    City of University Park Wastewater Services Call 214-363-1644 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 University Park Sanitation Services Call 214-363-1644 Website →
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About University Park: population 25,278 · Dallas County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your Insider’s Guide to Finding the Best Electricity Rates and Energy Plans in University Park

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

University Park 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 University Park, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of University Park in shopping for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

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

Plans from many different energy companies are presented in a simple format, making evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This assists Texas energy customers in avoiding hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours making phone calls or navigating hundreds of different websites.

Energy in University Park is deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of the state, University Park included, which introduced competition.

As a result, many fantastic energy companies compete for your business in University Park by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your power statement.

As many as 60-100 providers compete for your account in University Park, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in University Park

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 University Park

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing how much energy you will consume in a month is the best way to find a deal on energy in University Park. Why should you care?

The rate electricity companies advertise for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much energy you use each month.

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you ordered.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to choose your electricity rate.

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

Better still, 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 ideal way to discover the ideal energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now solved in moments.

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

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

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your selected electricity provider without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before selecting the best electricity 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 usage.

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 University Park: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in University Park, 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.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when renewing your existing or possibly switching plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in University Park

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

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you do not take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

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

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to contact your current provider 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 company will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in University Park 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 up to 14 days before your contract’s end date without an “early termination” fee. Texas law protects you here.

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

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

If you’re ready to switch and want to find the best plan, remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the cheapest rate.

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.

University Park 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 University Park?

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No-Deposit Electricity Plans in University Park

Need to find an energy plan in University Park that doesn’t require a deposit?

If you are assessed a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power automatically shows you other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling energy companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

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

University Park Business Electricity Rates

If you manage a business in University Park, you’ll find several other businesses that call University Park home.

University Park 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.

You need to compare prices from competing providers to lower your electricity bill.

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 on Compare Power, and the companies will present their bids. You pick the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In University Park, the City of University Park 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

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

University Park was founded in 1924 as one of the first planned communities in Texas, designed by the Flippen-Prather Realty Company as an upscale residential enclave surrounding Southern Methodist University. The city was incorporated in 1924 with strict deed restrictions that included architectural standards and land use controls that remain in effect today, making it one of the most architecturally cohesive communities in the Dallas area.

RECENT

In 2019, University Park completed a major infrastructure overhaul called the 'Great Streets Project' that rebuilt nearly every street in the city over a five-year period. The $50 million project not only replaced aging water and sewer lines but also added decorative streetscaping, improved drainage, and underground utility lines, earning recognition from the Texas Public Works Association for excellence in municipal engineering.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

University Park has been home to numerous prominent figures including former President George W. Bush, who lived there before and after his presidency, and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks. The city has also been home to several NFL players, Fortune 500 CEOs, and notable SMU alumni who chose to remain in the area after graduation.

DID YOU KNOW

University Park is completely surrounded by the city of Dallas but maintains its own municipal services, police force, and fire department despite being only 3.7 square miles in size. The city has one of the lowest crime rates in Texas and operates more like a small town than an urban enclave, with city council meetings held in a modest city hall where residents regularly attend and participate in local governance.

CULTURAL

University Park is famous for its Christmas decorations and holiday traditions, with many homes featuring elaborate light displays that draw visitors from across the Dallas metroplex each December. The city also maintains some of the strictest architectural and landscaping standards in Texas, requiring approval for exterior home modifications and mandating specific tree planting requirements, which has preserved its distinctive character as a tree-lined, architecturally harmonious community.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

214-363-1644

Website

3800 University Blvd, University Park, TX 75205

Water

City of University Park Water Department

214-363-1644

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of University Park Sanitation Services

214-363-1644

Website

School District

Highland Park Independent School District

214-780-3000

Website

Public Library

214-363-1644

Website