Waco Electricity Rates & Provider Reviews

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Today's lowest 12-month fixed rate in Waco is 12.0¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, and the average flat fixed rate is 13.3¢. We review Waco electricity plans and recommend the best fit for how you use electricity.

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Current Waco Electricity Rates

Compare current Waco electricity rates by usage and plan type. Rates shown are for the Oncor service area. We recommend straightforward fixed-rate plans of 12 months or longer, and we generally steer customers away from bill-credit and short-term plans.

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How to Shop for Electricity in Waco

Shopping for electricity in Waco means comparing more than the lowest advertised rate. The right plan depends on how much electricity you use, how the plan is structured, the provider behind it, and the terms you're agreeing to.

  1. 01

    Know how much electricity you use

    Start with your home's actual electricity usage. A plan that looks inexpensive at 1,000 kWh may cost considerably more if your home typically uses 500 or 2,000 kWh.

  2. 02

    Look beyond the advertised rate

    Check how the plan works, not just the rate shown in the comparison table. Bill credits, usage requirements, and time-of-use pricing can make the effective price change significantly depending on how you use electricity.

  3. 03

    Compare the provider and contract terms

    Price matters, but so do the provider and the contract. Consider provider quality, contract length, early termination fees, and what happens when the initial term ends.

  4. 04

    Choose the plan that fits your home

    The cheapest advertised plan is not automatically the best plan. Compare the options that fit your actual usage and prioritize straightforward pricing and terms you understand.

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Best Electricity Plans in Waco

There isn't one electricity plan that's best for every Waco home. We look at pricing structure, current rates, and provider quality to identify the plans worth considering for different types of customers.

  • Lowest Flat Fixed RateOur pick
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    Straightforward fixed-rate pricing without depending on a bill-credit threshold, making it a more predictable option when monthly usage varies.

  • Lowest Bill-Credit Option
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    Offers a very low rate when your usage qualifies for the bill credit, but we generally prefer straightforward pricing unless your usage consistently fits the credit structure.

  • Best Long-Term Fixed Rate
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    A longer-term fixed-rate option for customers who prefer straightforward pricing and want to lock in their rate for longer.

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Average Waco Electricity Rate

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Provider evaluations

Best Electricity Providers in Waco

Waco customers can choose from dozens of retail electricity providers, all delivered by Oncor. These are six we consider worth evaluating, each with a distinction drawn from our own review of pricing, transparency, customer experience, and renewal practices.

Grades last reviewed November 3, 2026. How we grade

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Plan types

Compare Waco Electricity Plans

Waco electricity plans can be structured very differently. The lowest advertised rate is not always the lowest-cost option for your home, so compare how each plan works before choosing one.

  • Flat Fixed-Rate Plans

    One rate that applies at every usage level, with no bill-credit thresholds or time-of-day pricing: the most predictable structure and the easiest to compare. It's a solid default for most Waco homes. The tradeoff is that the flat rate often isn't the lowest number you'll see advertised.

  • Bill Credit Plans

    These apply a credit when your monthly usage lands in a set range, which can produce a very low effective rate at that level. They can suit homes with steady, predictable usage that reliably hits the credit. The risk is that your effective rate can rise sharply in any month your usage falls outside the qualifying range.

  • Time-of-Use Plans

    Prices or credits depend on when you use electricity, for example free nights or weekends. They can pay off for households that can shift meaningful usage, like EV charging or laundry, into the discounted window. The tradeoff is higher pricing the rest of the day, so the savings only appear if your habits match the plan.

  • Renewable Energy Plans

    Backed by renewable energy, and available across fixed, bill-credit, and time-of-use structures. They're a fit if sourcing your electricity from renewables matters to you. Keep in mind that “renewable” describes the energy source, not the price, so still compare the underlying pricing structure. Renewable doesn't necessarily mean inexpensive.

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Local market

Why Waco Electricity Is Different

Waco is in Oncor's Central Texas territory, far from Dallas but in the same utility area, so it sees the same provider prices. Its mix of students, renters and older homes shapes which plans fit.

  • Same prices as Dallas

    Providers price by utility area, not by city. Because Oncor delivers power in Waco, the plans and rates here generally match Dallas and Fort Worth.

  • Students and renters

    Baylor students and many renters sign leases for a school year. Match the contract length to your stay and check what happens when the term ends.

  • Older homes

    Older houses can be less efficient to cool and heat, which pushes usage up in both summer and winter. Compare the rate at your actual usage.

  • Hot summers

    Central Texas summers are long, so summer months often run well above 1,000 kWh. A straightforward fixed rate is usually the most predictable choice.

Local utility

Oncor in Waco

Oncor is the transmission and distribution utility for Waco. You choose a retail electricity provider that sets your rate and plan; Oncor delivers the electricity over its poles and wires and restores power after outages, no matter which provider you pick. That is why the plans and rates on this page are shown for the Oncor service area.

Current Oncor Delivery Charges

Oncor's regulated delivery charges are included in your electricity bill regardless of which retail electricity provider you choose.

Monthly charge
$4.06per month
Delivery charge
6.8673¢per kWh

Current as of October 2026

Oncor (the utility)

  • Delivers electricity and maintains the local grid
  • Owns the poles, wires, and your meter
  • Restores power during outages
  • Charges the same delivery fees for every provider

Your retail provider

  • Sets your electricity rate and plan
  • Handles your billing and customer service
  • Competes on price, term, and plan features
  • Charges the energy rate you shop for

Report outages to Oncor, not your retail provider. Because Oncor's delivery charges differ from other Texas utilities, the same provider can quote a different price in Waco than in Houston or Corpus Christi. More on Oncor

Switching Providers Doesn't Change Your Utility

When you switch electricity providers in Waco, Oncor continues delivering your electricity, maintaining the local grid, and restoring power during outages. Your new retail provider handles the switch, so there is typically no interruption in service.

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Moving

Moving to Waco? Here's What to Know About Electricity

Most Waco residents can choose their retail electricity provider, while Oncor delivers the power to your home no matter which provider you pick. You can set up service before you move in. Here is the short version.

  • You choose the provider. Waco is part of the deregulated Texas market, so you compare and pick a retail electricity provider. Oncor still delivers the power to your address no matter which one you choose.
  • Set up service before move-in. You can generally select a provider and schedule your start date ahead of time, so the electricity is on when you arrive instead of being a last-minute scramble.
  • Match the plan to your usage. Choose based on how your new home actually uses electricity, not simply the lowest advertised rate.

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