How City of Denton compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Denton, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc | 12.65 | 118,075 | -0.16 | -$17 |
| City of Denton (this page) | 12.81 | 58,941 | — | — |
| Denton County Elec Coop, Inc | 13.77 | 298,734 | +0.96 | +$104 |
| Cooke County Elec Coop Assn | 14.01 | 15,886 | +1.20 | +$129 |
| Wise Electric Coop Inc | 15.56 | 20,137 | +2.75 | +$297 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Denton. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Denton customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Texas (see below).
Where City of Denton customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Denton premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc | 12.65 | +$17 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Texas you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.62 | 12.81 | +20.6% |
| Residential customers | 56,448 | 58,941 | +4.4% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Denton bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: City of Denton delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: powertochoose.org.
Electric choice in ERCOT competitive TDU areas (~85% of load; munis/co-ops exempt; Power to Choose lists offers). No residential gas choice.
Counties served (TX, EIA-861 2024)
Denton
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Denton more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- City of Denton customers paid an average 12.81 cents/kWh in 2024 — 14% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Denton?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Texas does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via powertochoose.org if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does City of Denton have?
- 58,941 residential customers in Texas in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.