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Garland Electricity Rates

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Rates for Garland

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Garland, Texas is current as of June 2026. Garland is a city of 246,018 residents located in Dallas County, Texas. Garland's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutGarland

Population

246,018

County

Dallas

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

garlandtx.gov

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Garland was founded in 1887 as a railroad town when the Santa Fe Railroad established a depot there, originally named 'Duck Creek' after the nearby waterway. The town was renamed Garland in honor of U.S. Attorney General Augustus Hill Garland, and it quickly became a major shipping point for cotton and grain from the fertile Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.

RECENT

In 2020, Garland completed construction of the $73 million Garland Power & Light headquarters, featuring one of the largest rooftop solar installations in North Texas with over 1,800 solar panels. The building achieved LEED Gold certification and serves as a model for sustainable municipal construction, generating enough renewable energy to power approximately 200 homes annually.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend Patsy Cline performed one of her final concerts at the Garland Summer Musicals theater in 1962, just months before her tragic death in a plane crash. The venue, now known as the Granville Arts Center, has hosted numerous Broadway stars and continues to be one of the premier summer stock theaters in the Southwest.

DID YOU KNOW

Garland is home to the world's largest collection of contemporary quilts at the Garland Landmark Museum, featuring over 300 pieces including several that have been displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. The collection was started by a local quilting circle in the 1970s and now attracts textile artists and historians from around the globe who come to study the intricate craftsmanship and innovative techniques.

CULTURAL

Every December, Garland transforms into a winter wonderland during the 'Lights of Garland' celebration, featuring over one million Christmas lights throughout the city's parks and downtown area. The tradition began in 1992 when local businesses pooled resources to create a massive holiday display, and it has grown into one of the largest municipal Christmas light shows in Texas, attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.

Your insider's guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Garland

If you're a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this complete guide will help you discover your best power plan in Garland.

Garland electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.4c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 6 Credits7.6c per kWh6 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Gexa EnergyGexa EnergyGexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 14 Credits7.7c per kWh14 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.8c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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You can choose your household's energy provider in Garland.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Garland shop for their best energy plan.

These official rates are the identical rates you'll find calling the electricity companies or visiting their websites.

Plans from many different energy providers are presented in a standardized layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without wasting hours making phone calls or clicking around on hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Garland has been deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Garland by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your power statement.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Garland, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average electricity rates in Garland

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The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 15.7¢, 13% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Electricity Rates - National Average (3 Year Trend)

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Residential: 17.97c/kWh
Commercial: 14.53c/kWh
Industrial: 11.61c/kWh

Residential YoY

+7.6%

Commercial YoY

+7.5%

Industrial YoY

+12.1%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Data through January 2026 · Up to date as of June 7, 2026

EIA data is typically published 2-3 months after the reporting period. Recent months may not yet be available.

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How to find the best energy plan in Garland

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

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

You see power companies advertising the "price per kWh" for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you use each month.

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

Thankfully, there's a better way to shop for a power rate.

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

Better still, if you have a year 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 ideal way to discover the ideal electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now solved in just seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of offers and navigating you step-by-step to the energy plan that's best for your household'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 help you sign up with your chosen energy company without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you must know your expected or historical usage before picking the best energy plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don't know your usage, estimate

If you recently purchased a home or business, or you cannot obtain 12 months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy that you will use in any given month.

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 energy plan for yourspecific usage.

Moving to Garland: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Garland, 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 can't obtain a usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. 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 plan or possibly switching plans.

Switching electricity companies in Garland

Switching is good. Market conditions are always changing, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate every year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing electricity provider will typically raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you do not take action, you'll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly more than the plan you signed up for.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

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

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

Switching is easy:

    When you switch, your new energy company will handle everything for you, including terminating service with your previous provider.

    There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Garland 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 pick 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 companies 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 want to know how to find the best plan, remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the best price.

    You will want to gather your historical usage for the last 12 months to determine your household's best plan with the lowest rate.

    Garland energy companies

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    Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Garland?

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

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

    No-deposit electricity plans in Garland

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

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

    That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling electricity companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

    We will instantly review the other plans for any deposit requirements 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.

    If you have any questions about deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Garland business energy plans

    If you run a company in Garland, you're in great company.

    Garland is home to many small and large businesses and is a thriving place to run a business.

    Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

    You need to compare prices from competing energy companies to lower your electricity costs.

    Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy companies 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 best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

    Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

    Garland utilities

    Electricity

    To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit .

    To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Garland, visit the or call them at .

    Gas

    For gas service in Garland, call or visit Garland's official city website to determine who your provider is.

    Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

    In Garland, the City of Garland 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.

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      City Departments & Utilities

      City Hall

      972-205-2000

      Website

      200 N 5th St, Garland, TX 75040

      Water

      City of Garland Water Utilities

      972-205-3500

      Website

      Natural Gas

      Atmos Energy

      888-286-6700

      Website

      Garbage & Recycling

      City of Garland Environmental Waste Services

      972-205-3500

      Website

      School District

      Garland Independent School District

      972-494-8201

      Website

      Public Library

      972-205-2502

      Website