No-Deposit Lights in the Oncor Electric Delivery Area
Oncor Electric Delivery delivers power to Dallas-Fort Worth and much of North and Central Texas. Here's how to get your lights on without a deposit in their service area.
How Oncor Works
Oncor is the company that owns the power lines and meters in their service area. They deliver the power to your home, but they don't sell you a plan or send you a bill.
You pick the light company. Oncor handles the wires. Think of it like choosing a cell phone carrier - they all use the same towers.
Quick Facts
- • Full Name: Oncor Electric Delivery
- • Area: Dallas-Fort Worth and North/Central Texas
- • Phone: 1-888-313-6862
- • Deregulated: Yes - you can choose your light company
Oncor Rates Today
As of August 10, 2026, the Oncor Electric Delivery service area has pay-as-you-go rates starting at 19.3 cents per kilowatt hour across 2 plans. No deposit required, no credit check. Contract plans start at 7 cents per kilowatt hour.
Pay-As-You-Go
Contract Plans
Rates as of August 10, 2026
Checked by us
Price-checked August 10, 2026
We price-checked the Oncor area ourselves
Every number on this card comes from live pricing for the 127 plans we list in the Oncor Electric Delivery area, pulled and recomputed on a schedule. Nothing here is typed by hand, so it can't quietly go stale.
The honest tradeoff: on a typical month's usage, the average pay-as-you-go plan here runs about $39 more than the average contract plan. That's the price of skipping the deposit and the credit check. Before you pay to start prepaid, let us check whether a light company will take you with $0 down.
These figures cover the plans we list in the Oncor Electric Delivery area, not every plan in Texas. Rates reflect typical monthly usage as of the date above. Prices change, so always confirm the rate with the light company before you sign up.
Same-Day Service in Oncor Areas
When you sign up for a pay-as-you-go plan in a Oncor area, your light company sends the connection request to Oncor. They flip the switch.
Most same-day orders placed before 3 PM on weekdays get connected the same day. After the cutoff, your lights come on the next business day.
Tip: Sign up early in the day for the best chance at same-day lights. Weekend and holiday orders process on the next business day.
Cities Served by Oncor
Oncor delivers power to 643+ cities across Texas. Here are the largest - enter your ZIP to see plans in your area.
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Your Options in Oncor Areas
Pay-As-You-Go
- ✓ No deposit
- ✓ No credit check
- ✓ Same-day lights
- ✓ Start with $40-75
Higher rates, but you control your spending. No strings attached.
Deposit Waiver
- → Credit check required
- → Some waive deposit with autopay
- → Lower monthly rates
- → Fixed-rate plans available
We check multiple light companies. Many find a $0 deposit option.
Low-Deposit Plans
- → Deposit under $100
- → Deposit returned after 12 months
- → Better rates than prepaid
- → Monthly billing
If prepaid rates feel too high, a small deposit gets you lower rates.
Common Questions About Oncor Service
Yes. Pay-as-you-go plans are available in every Oncor service area. No deposit, no credit check. You pay upfront for the lights you use. Most people start with $40-75.
Get Your Lights On in the Oncor Area
Enter your ZIP to see no-deposit plans available in your area. No credit check. Most people get same-day service.
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