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The city of Dallas is home to over 1.3 million residents (with 513,000 households), making it the third-most populated city in Texas. Dallas has a growing, vibrant population and is home to large companies like AT&T and Southwest Airlines. Dallas-Fort Worth forms Texas’s largest metroplex, which doubles as the fourth-most populated metropolitan area in the U.S. That’s a lot of electricity!
Dallas residents want a reliable, affordable, and trusted resource. Thanks to Texas Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), much of the state’s energy grid is deregulated — including in the city of Dallas.
This means residents aren’t restricted to choosing from just a handful of providers. They can choose from many options and find the best electricity plan to meet their needs. This deregulation has made the Texas power market more competitive overall, driving electricity prices down. There isn’t just one provider monopolizing the market.
If you’re moving to Dallas from another state, you’ll find Texas’s unique electricity framework provides customers plenty of choices to save money.
The state’s deregulated market results in more than 100 electric provider companies for residents, while most metropolitan areas across the U.S. only offer one or two power company choices. Texas operates on its own power grid, so residents can shop around for an electric company and plan that best meet their needs based on usage and price.
With all of the available options in Dallas, you might ask, “How do I find the best power company near me?” Do you need the flexibility of a prepaid plan? Do you simply want the best rates possible?
Look to Payless Power, named one of the state’s top providers, for various cost-saving electricity plans in Dallas. Payless Power serves Dallas’s deregulated energy market with affordable plans and flexible terms.
Whether you need commercial electricity or a residential electricity plan, Payless Power is ready to meet your energy needs.
Since 2005, Payless Power has helped Texas residents get reliable energy with up to 20% savings on their average electricity bill. If you search “electric companies near me,” you’ll discover that Payless Power offers competitive rates in Dallas and flexible rate plans to suit your lifestyle. This includes prepaid plans that require no deposit or credit check.
Payless Power customers needing the flexibility of a prepaid plan receive alerts on usage and balance, allowing them to reduce their home’s power usage to save money; pay as they use electricity, with no large surprise bill at the end of the month; and avoid sudden disconnection for failure to pay by easily adding funds at any time by phone, app, or online.
This reduces the risk of nasty surprise power outages, so you can be confident you’ll never be left in the dark — the last thing you want for your home or business!
Compare Payless Power to other electricity companies in Dallas, and you’ll soon discover it’s the best, most affordable electricity plan option. Our customers give us 4.5 out of 5 stars, on average — a rating based on more than 9,000 reviews from real-world users. We’re also a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited business with a top-tier A+ rating.
Come to us for proven and trusted quality you can count on.
Oncor (Energy Delivery Provider)
Contact Oncor for delivery issues like power outages or downed lines
General Inquiries: (888) 313-6862
Power Outage: (888) 313-4747
Dallas Water Utilities
Phone: (214) 651-1441
Atmos Energy (Natural Gas)
Customer Service: (888) 286-6700
Gas Emergency: (888) 322-8667
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Electricity rates fluctuate continuously, so your rate depends on when you enroll in a plan and what the rates are at the time.
Over the last year, Dallas residents paid on average $0.18 per kWh, nearly 4% higher than the National average.
Although Dallas residents consume more power than the average American, they may see lower electricity bills than other Texas cities because the climate is less humid and wholesale power is cheaper.
Saving money on electricity in Dallas starts with finding a good rate, then choosing a plan that suits your lifestyle. While some retail electric providers offer gimmicks like free nights and weekends, these plans often result in much higher rates that cost more annually.
Payless Power understands the importance of affordability and aims to provide cost-effective options and transparent pricing with personalized text or email alerts, so that you can monitor your daily electricity usage, electricity costs, and account balance.
When choosing an electric provider, knowing the square footage of your new home when planning your budget is helpful. Based on the average local rate in Dallas, we can calculate a household’s typical monthly energy usage based on the home or apartment’s size:
Keep in mind that your electricity bill will vary based on your consumption habits.
To find the best rate in Dallas, enter your zip code to find an affordable Payless Power electricity plan to suit your household.
Rates subject to change due to energy costs.
Last year, Dallas residents paid an average of 18 cents per kWh* for electricity, although market conditions and energy usage determine the exact cost. Your provider and plan determine your exact rate.
*The price above is calculated using the averages of all Texas electricity providers, not only Payless Power.
Compare rates and plan options through Payless Power to easily find an affordable electricity plan. To manage costs most effectively, look for fixed-rate or prepaid plan options.
Dallas’s electricity prices depend on factors such as seasonal demand, energy market fluctuations, and transmissions costs. E.g., hotter temperatures leading to higher energy usage may increase rates during summer months.
Yes, Payless Power supplies Dallas residents with prepaid electricity plans, no deposits or credit checks required.
You can receive electricity service in Dallas as soon as today when you enroll with Payless Power. To get started with a plan that fits your needs, call customer service or visit us online.
With Payless Power’s prepaid electricity plans, Dallas residents have a pay-as-you-go option, allowing you the flexibility of recharging your billing account as needed and the authority to monitor your daily energy usage.
Yes, LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and similar programs are available upon qualification and enrollment. Read more about how residents in Dallas can apply for a low income energy assistance program like LIHEAP here.
Peak usage hours fall between 4 PM and 9 PM as many Dallas residents are returning home. For efficiency purposes, we recommend shifting heavy appliance and air conditioning usage to off-peak hours, especially during summer months.
Hot summers and mild winters in Dallas often lead to increased air conditioning usage throughout the year. To help lower bills, consider energy-efficient practices such as sealing windows and using smart thermostats in your home.
Yes, programs such as the Oncor Energy Efficiency Program offer rebates as an incentive for Dallas residents to install energy-efficient appliances and upgrades.
Payless Power makes signing up for a prepaid plan easy and hassle-free by requiring no contracts or deposits. To sign up, contact customer service or enroll online.
While Payless Power’s prepaid plans have no cancellation fee, your specific electricity provider may require you pay them a cancellation fee to switch to another provider.
To contact Payless Power’s customer service, call (866) 963-9353 or visit our online portal. Customer service may assist you with anything from billing and payments to service inquiries.
Your local utility provider, Oncor, manages and maintains power lines and can assist with downed lines or any other issues causing power outages in your area. Please contact Oncor at (888) 313-4747 if you are experiencing a power outage in Dallas
I spoke with a customer service agent, and I’m talking about old school customer service she was so pleasant on the phone, so much enthusiasm in her voice, she was very helpful in helping me open my account and get started with my electricity plan. She made me feel like I made the right decision going with Payless Power. Kuddos…
I’ve used their electricity plans for some months now and I have enjoy the service. Just keep 35$ in your account and you will save yourself a whole lot money. This is best thing that has happened me.
Thank you for being a good straight forward company. I was new to Dallas and this was ONE less problem that I had. Keep up the good work!
Sign up for competitive electric rates, same-day service, and excellent customer service, and you’ll be on your way to hassle-free electricity in Dallas with Payless Power.
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Payless Power wants to be your Texas electric company.
Whether you live in a large city or small town, Payless Power can save you money on your Texas electricity. We serve customers in over 400 deregulated communities in Texas with both traditional, postpaid plans on monthly billing cycles, and prepaid electricity that is pay-as-you-go with no deposit or credit check required.
We work with principal utilities throughout the state to provide electricity. The utilities are: Oncor in the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex and various parts of West Texas; CenterPoint Energy in Houston and the surrounding areas; AEP Central in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas; and AEP North in Abilene and other North Texas communities.
