Irving Electricity Rates, Explained
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Last updated: October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Irving sits at the center of the DFW metro — adjacent to DFW Airport, home to the Las Colinas urban center, and bordered by Dallas and Coppell. The city's electricity market is governed by the same Oncor delivery structure as the rest of Dallas County, with a full range of competitive retail plans available. Irving's mix of corporate campuses, high-rise apartments, and single-family neighborhoods means usage profiles vary widely across the city.
The short answer
All Irving ZIP codes are Oncor territory — fully deregulated. Fixed-rate plans as of May 2026 advertise 9.0–13.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Irving's apartments typically use 600–900 kWh in summer; single-family homes use 1,100–1,600 kWh. The plan that is cheapest at 800 kWh is often not the same plan that is cheapest at 1,500 kWh. Enter your ZIP and bedroom count to see the true cost at your usage level.
Oncor in Irving — What You Pay and Cannot Change
Oncor Electric Delivery is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for Irving and all of Dallas County. Every Irving electricity bill, regardless of which REP you use, includes Oncor's TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) charges: a fixed monthly customer charge plus a per-kWh distribution charge, as set by PUCT tariff filings.
These charges are identical for every Irving customer and cannot be reduced by switching providers. The only part of your bill that changes when you switch REPs is the energy charge and any REP-specific base charges or fees. At 1,000 kWh, the Oncor delivery component typically adds $13–$17 to the bill. At 1,400 kWh, it rises to roughly $18–$22.
Las Colinas and Irving's Mixed Urban Character
Las Colinas (primarily ZIP 75039 and parts of 75038 and 75063) is a planned urban center with high-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings, Class A office campuses, and walkable infrastructure. Apartments in this corridor tend to have lower electricity usage than single-family homes — 600–850 kWh per month in summer is typical for a 1-2 bedroom Las Colinas apartment with central air conditioning.
Older residential Irving neighborhoods (75061, 75062, and parts of 75038) consist primarily of 1960s–1990s single-family homes. These homes are generally smaller than new suburban construction elsewhere in DFW — 1,200–1,800 square feet — and summer usage typically runs 950–1,400 kWh. The slightly older construction and lower average square footage keeps usage closer to the 1,000 kWh EFL benchmark than in fast-growing suburbs like Frisco or McKinney.
| ZIP | Area | Typical Monthly Usage (Summer) |
|---|---|---|
| 75038 | Northwest Irving / MacArthur area | 900–1,300 kWh |
| 75039 | Las Colinas — urban core | 550–850 kWh (apartments dominant) |
| 75061 | Central Irving / older residential | 850–1,200 kWh |
| 75062 | South Irving | 950–1,350 kWh |
| 75063 | Valley Ranch / northwest | 1,000–1,500 kWh |
A Texas example
Rahul rents a 1-bedroom apartment in Las Colinas (75039) and uses 680 kWh per month in summer. His neighbor Teresa owns a 3-bedroom home in Valley Ranch (75063) and uses 1,420 kWh in August. Both see the same plan ads. The plan cheapest for Rahul (low base charge, moderate per-kWh rate) may cost Teresa $18/month more than a different plan with a higher base charge but a lower rate at 1,400 kWh. Same market, different optimal plans — the 1,000 kWh advertised rate describes neither of their situations accurately.
Choosing a Plan in Irving
The most important variable for Irving residents is knowing their actual monthly usage — particularly their summer peak. For Las Colinas apartment residents, usage is often close to or below the 1,000 kWh EFL benchmark, meaning the advertised rate is a more reliable starting point than it is for large-home users. Even so, plans with base charges above $7–$10/month can erode savings at 600–700 kWh, making the base charge as important as the per-kWh rate for apartment residents.
For single-family home residents, the True Cost Calculator is the most reliable tool — enter your Irving ZIP and your typical monthly usage across all 12 months to see which plan produces the lowest annual bill. The search tool on the homepage provides a faster ranked comparison using your bedroom count as a usage proxy.
The math
Irving apartment (680 kWh, summer): Plan A at 11.0¢/kWh, $0 base = $74.80 energy. Plan B at 10.2¢/kWh, $9.95 base = $79.31 energy. Plan A wins by $4.51/month. Irving single-family home (1,420 kWh, summer): Plan A at 11.0¢/kWh, $0 base = $156.20. Plan B at 10.2¢/kWh, $9.95 base = $154.79. Plan B now wins by $1.41/month. The crossover is around 1,200 kWh. Knowing which side you are on matters.
Watch out
DFW Airport area and corporate campuses sometimes generate door-to-door solicitation from electricity salespeople targeting nearby apartment complexes. In Texas, you have a 3-day right of rescission on any electricity contract signed at your home — meaning you can cancel within 3 business days with no penalty. If you sign up under pressure at the door, use this right to cancel and shop properly.
Smart move
If you are moving to Irving — particularly if relocating for work to a corporate campus near Las Colinas — set up your electricity before your move date. Most REPs allow a future start date. This avoids landing on default service, which can be significantly more expensive than a competitive plan and requires a separate switch to exit.
Key Takeaways
All Irving ZIP codes are Oncor territory — TDU delivery charges are fixed and uniform. Irving's mix of apartments (Las Colinas, central Irving) and single-family homes (Valley Ranch, northwest Irving) means usage profiles vary enough that plan selection is usage-dependent. Compare plans at your actual usage level — the 1,000 kWh benchmark favors different plans than your actual profile may.
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Compare Irving Plans →Frequently Asked Questions
What are typical electricity rates in Irving, Texas?
As of May 2026, fixed-rate plans in Irving (Oncor territory) typically advertise 9.0–13.5 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh. Irving has a significant apartment population — particularly in and around Las Colinas — where actual usage runs 600–900 kWh per month. Residential homes in older Irving neighborhoods can reach 1,200–1,600 kWh in summer. Search by your ZIP for the true cost at your usage.
Who is the electricity TDU for Irving?
Oncor Electric Delivery serves all of Irving and Dallas County. Oncor is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) — it owns the poles, wires, and meters, and handles all outage restoration. You cannot switch your TDU. You can freely switch your retail electric provider (REP).
Does Las Colinas (Irving) have special electricity pricing?
No. Las Colinas is within Oncor's standard service territory with the same PUCT-regulated delivery charges as the rest of Dallas County. The area has a high proportion of apartment buildings and corporate campuses, but residential customers in Las Colinas ZIPs have access to the same competitive REP market as anywhere else in Oncor territory.
How many electricity providers serve Irving?
Irving typically has 60–90 active plans from 20+ retail electric providers. The Irving market draws from the same DFW-wide plan inventory as Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and other Oncor-area cities. Most major REPs — TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, Gexa, Frontier, 4Change Energy — file plans in all Irving ZIPs.
What ZIP codes are in Irving for electricity purposes?
Irving's primary residential and commercial ZIP codes include 75038, 75039, 75061, 75062, and 75063. All are within Oncor's deregulated ERCOT service area. Enter your specific ZIP for the most accurate plan inventory.
Can Irving apartment residents switch electricity providers?
If your electricity account is in your own name, yes — you can switch at any time with no service interruption. Many Irving apartment complexes, particularly in Las Colinas, either individually meter units or provide master-metered service where the landlord controls electricity. Check your lease and whether Oncor has a meter in your unit's name before attempting to switch.
Your Next Move
Enter your Irving ZIP in the search tool for a live plan list ranked by true cost. For neighboring DFW markets, see the Dallas electricity rates guide and the Arlington electricity rates guide — all Oncor territory with similar plan inventory. The Texas TDU Delivery Charges guide explains the Oncor charges on every Irving bill. Use the True Cost Calculator to model any plan's annual cost at your usage profile.
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