Your power to choose electricity in Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill is one of the cities in Texas with a deregulated energy market. This means you aren’t required to buy electricity from your utility company. Instead, you have the power to choose the best energy provider for your needs. Choose Texas Power makes it easy to compare rates and plans from trusted Cedar Hill electricity providers so you can find the best fit for your household.

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Average residential energy rate

• Cedar Hill’s average residential electricity rate for 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)  is currently 12.33 cents per kWh, according to our marketplace data. This rate is 19.41% lower than the Texas average, and 27.89% lower than the national average.
• If you’re thinking about signing up for a new electricity plan, you may want to do it sooner rather than later. Electricity prices in Cedar Hill typically go up in summer because there’s more demand for energy as people run their HVAC systems more frequently.
• Other factors that influence rates include location, usage, and household size.

Best electricity providers

As a deregulated electricity customer in Texas, you can use Choose Texas Power’s marketplace to find the best plan and provider for your home. In Cedar Hill, you can choose from trustworthy energy providers like TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, TriEagle Energy, and 4Change Energy. These companies are responsible for selling electricity plans and handling customer accounts and billing.

Oncor Electric Delivery is Cedar Hill’s utility

Deregulation lets you pick your energy provider, but it doesn’t allow you to choose your utility company. Instead, you’ll be assigned a utility based on where you live. In Cedar Hill, your utility is Oncor Electric Delivery. Oncor will deliver electricity to your home and restore power during outages.

If you need to report an outage, you should contact Oncor. There are several ways to do this:

• Call 1-888-313-4747
• Text “OUT” to 66267
• Use Oncor’s outage reporting system

Types of Cedar Hill electric plans

In addition to selecting a provider, you can also choose from several types of electricity plans in Cedar Hill. These include:

• Fixed-rate plans: A fixed-rate plan has a stable electricity rate and a long-term contract (usually 12 to 36 months). Your rate won’t change as long as your plan is active, so you’ll be protected against price hikes in the energy market. However, fixed-rate plans come with early termination fees if you cancel your plan before it ends. These plans are ideal for homeowners looking for long-term stability and predictability.
• Variable-rate plans: With a variable-rate plan, there is no contract or fixed rate. Instead, your rate is tied to the electricity market, so it will fluctuate with the wholesale price of energy. This can benefit you when market rates are low — but when they go up, you can expect your rate to go up as well. On the plus side, you can cancel a variable-rate plan at any time with no penalty. If you’re a short-term renter, or you move frequently, you might consider a plan like this.
• No-deposit plans: Most Cedar Hill electricity providers will do a credit check when you sign up for a new plan, and you may need to pay a deposit depending on the result. However, with a no-deposit plan, you’ll avoid the credit check and deposit requirement. Prepaid plans — like the ones offered by Payless Power — are a popular type of no-deposit plan that lets you pay for electricity before you use it. Your provider will notify you when you need to top up.

Understanding Cedar Hill electric rates

When shopping for energy plans, make sure to use your ZIP code to find the right rates for your area. In Texas, electricity rates vary by location due to variations in utility transmission fees. So, even with the same plan, rates could have different rates in different parts of the state.

To compare electric rates in Cedar Hill, submit your ZIP code on this page.

Commercial energy

Deregulation also extends to commercial properties in Cedar Hill. If you own or manage a business here, you can work with Choose Texas Power to build a commercial energy plan that’s tailored to your company’s needs. Fill out our business rates form for a customized quote, or call the number on this page to get started with a member of our team.

Green energy plans

Texas has invested heavily in green energy, and as a result, the state now leads the nation in wind energy generation. It also ranks second for solar energy production. Because of this, Cedar Hill residents are easily able to find affordable green energy plans to power their homes.

In Texas, every electricity plan includes some renewable energy. If you’re curious to learn how much renewable power is in a particular plan, check its Electricity Facts Label (EFL).

You can also find 100% renewable plans from a handful of energy companies in Cedar Hill, including Gexa Energy and Green Mountain Energy. To explore these plans, submit your ZIP code on Choose Texas Power and filter for green energy.

How to switch energy companies

Whether you’re new to town or you’ve lived here for years, you can use Choose Texas Power to find the perfect energy plan for your Cedar Hill home. Here’s how to see what’s available in your area.

Moving to a new address

If your current energy provider serves Cedar Hill, you can contact them a couple of weeks before your move and ask them to transfer your plan to your new address. Otherwise, you can search for a new plan on our marketplace. Enter your new ZIP code to start browsing today’s best electricity rates in Cedar Hill.

Switching energy providers

Deregulation allows you to switch energy providers for any reason if you already live in Cedar Hill. However, if you’re currently on a fixed-rate plan, be sure to review your EFL before changing providers. In most cases, you’ll owe an ETF if you leave your plan before the contract is up.

Cedar Hill energy FAQs

Which providers typically have the cheapest electricity rates in Cedar Hill?

Right now, the cheapest providers in Cedar Hill are APG&E and Frontier Utilities. It’s important to remember that electricity rates fluctuate frequently, so it’s a good idea to compare accurate rates before committing to a new plan. Use your ZIP code on Choose Texas Power to get the most up-to-date rates in your area.

Where can I compare Cedar Hill electricity rates?

You can use Choose Texas Power’s marketplace to compare rates from multiple providers and lock in cheap electricity in Cedar Hill. Get started by submitting your ZIP code on this page.

What is the average electric bill in Cedar Hill?

In Cedar Hill, the current average electric bill is about $141.30 per month. This is based on the city’s average residential electric rate of 12.33 cents per kWh and Texas’s average energy usage of 1,146 kWh per month. Your bill will likely differ from the average depending on your plan’s rate, the size of your household, and how much energy you use per month.

How does weather affect energy rates?

In summer and winter, Texas temperatures are at their most extreme, leading to higher electricity demand as people run their AC and heating units more frequently. And when demand goes up, electricity rates tend to follow. Demand typically eases in spring and fall due to the milder weather, leading to lower demand and lower prices. If you want to lock in the cheapest rates, our experts recommend shopping for a new plan during these milder seasons.