Oncor serves approximately 10 million customers across North Texas, including the DFW metroplex, and extends west to the Permian Basin. It is one of the largest electric delivery companies in the U.S.
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How Oncor Electric Delivery and Retail Suppliers Work Together
Oncor serves the DFW metroplex, North Texas, and West Texas — among the most competitive ERCOT markets for commercial supply.
Oncor is a pure delivery company — it owns no generation and sells no electricity. All supply must come through a licensed ERCOT retail energy provider (REP). The supply portion of your bill — typically the largest single line item for commercial accounts — is where retail competition applies. That's the piece a broker targets.
Oncor delivery rates are regulated by the Texas PUC. The TDU delivery charge is a fixed component of every commercial bill in Oncor territory.
What "Switching Suppliers" Means for Oncor Electric Delivery Customers
Switching REPs in Oncor territory is seamless — Oncor maintains delivery service continuously. A new REP can be active within one billing cycle.
More than 100 licensed REPs compete for commercial accounts in Oncor territory.
The process: you authorize a supplier to serve your account, they notify Oncor Electric Delivery, and the change takes effect at your next billing cycle. No technician visit. No service interruption. Same reliability, different supply rate.
How We Source Rates in the Oncor Electric Delivery Territory
We submit your load profile to all active retail suppliers licensed in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory simultaneously. They compete. You get multiple offers — typically within 24–48 hours — with our plain-English explanation of each.
We don't represent any single supplier. Our fee comes from the supplier you choose, built into every quote at a rate that doesn't change whether you use a broker or not. You pay nothing out of pocket.
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Understanding Your Oncor Electric Delivery Commercial Bill
A typical commercial Oncor Electric Delivery bill has several distinct charges:
- Supply charge: Cost of electricity generation. This is negotiable — it's what retail suppliers compete on.
- Distribution/delivery charge: Oncor Electric Delivery's fee for owning and maintaining the wires. Regulated, fixed.
- Transmission charge: High-voltage grid cost, managed by ERCOT. Regulated, fixed.
- Demand charge: Based on your peak 15-minute interval each month. Can represent 30–50% of your total bill.
- Capacity charges: ERCOT capacity market costs. Pass-through, not negotiable with suppliers.
A broker focuses on the supply charge — the one component where you have leverage. We make sure you understand all other charges so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does switching suppliers affect my Oncor Electric Delivery service?
No. Oncor Electric Delivery handles physical delivery of electricity regardless of which supplier you choose. Switching REPs in Oncor territory is seamless — Oncor maintains delivery service continuously. A new REP can be active within one billing cycle. Your Oncor Electric Delivery account number stays the same; you'll simply see a different supplier name on the supply portion of your bill.
Why is my Oncor Electric Delivery bill so high?
Commercial Oncor Electric Delivery bills have several components: supply charges (electricity generation), delivery charges (wires and poles), transmission, capacity charges, and taxes. Only the supply charge is negotiable through a retail supplier. Oncor is a pure delivery company — it owns no generation and sells no electricity. All supply must come through a licensed ERCOT retail energy provider (REP).
What is Oncor Electric Delivery's default service rate?
Oncor Electric Delivery's default service (or 'provider of last resort' service) is the rate applied to accounts that haven't chosen a retail supplier. Oncor delivery rates are regulated by the Texas PUC. The TDU delivery charge is a fixed component of every commercial bill in Oncor territory. Competitive suppliers often offer better rates than default service for commercial accounts.
How do I get competing quotes for my Oncor Electric Delivery account?
We pull your 12-month usage history from Oncor Electric Delivery (with your authorization), build your load profile, and submit to 30+ active retail suppliers in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory. You receive competing offers within 24–48 hours at no cost.
What's the difference between Oncor Electric Delivery and a retail energy supplier?
Oncor Electric Delivery owns the wires that deliver electricity to your building. A retail energy supplier (REP) generates or purchases the electricity itself. You pay Oncor Electric Delivery for delivery and your chosen supplier for supply — two separate charges on one or two bills depending on the market structure.
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