Oncor Electric Delivery — Texas's Largest Utility
Oncor Electric Delivery is the largest electricity transmission and distribution utility in Texas, serving millions of residential and commercial customers. Its role is strictly focused on delivering electricity — maintaining power lines, substations, meters, and grid infrastructure — not selling electricity plans.
About Oncor Electric Delivery
Founded in 1912, Oncor is one of Texas's oldest utility companies and the largest transmission and distribution utility in the state. Oncor is responsible for responding to outages and restoring service during emergencies. It does not sell electricity plans, set supply rates, or handle competitive energy pricing — even in deregulated markets.
Because Oncor only manages delivery infrastructure, switching your electricity supplier has no effect on your Oncor service. The wires, poles, and substations stay the same. Only the supply rate on your bill changes.
Major Areas Served
Utility vs. Supplier — What Oncor Controls
Oncor manages the physical delivery of electricity. Your retail electricity provider (REP) manages the supply rate and billing. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, dozens of REPs compete for your business. Our AI compares every available plan in your Oncor service territory to find the lowest rate for your usage profile.
Delivery charges from Oncor appear on your bill as a regulated pass-through fee — they are the same regardless of which electricity supplier you choose.
Outage Reporting
Quick Facts
- Founded: 1912
- Service: Dallas-Fort Worth & North Texas
- Role: Delivery only — does not sell electricity
- Switching supplier does not affect Oncor service
How Oncor Fits Into Your Bill
Two components appear on every Texas electricity bill — understanding both helps you make better decisions.
Oncor Delivery Charges (Fixed)
Set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and passed through your retail provider. These fees cover line maintenance, metering, and outage restoration. They do not change when you switch suppliers.
Supplier Supply Charges (Variable)
Set by your chosen retail electricity provider. This is the portion you can change by switching suppliers. Our AI finds the lowest available rate in your Oncor service territory.
Oncor Delivers — You Choose Who Supplies
If your address is in Oncor's service territory, you have the freedom to choose your electricity supplier. Let our AI find the lowest available rate for your home or business.