Utility Delivery Charges · Verified
Texas Residential Delivery Charges by Utility
Monthly residential delivery charges at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh for the five PUCT-regulated delivery utilities in competitive areas and for city-regulated Lubbock Power & Light, November 2026.
$85.27
TNMP delivery at 1,000 kWh, the highest of six
Key findings
- At 1,000 kWh, monthly delivery charges ranged from $59.00 (AEP Texas North) to $85.27 (TNMP).
- Oncor's $72.73 at 1,000 kWh reflects temporary rates for bills rendered on or after Oct 4, 2026, set in PUCT Docket 59249. Temporary rates can change when the case concludes.
- Lubbock Power & Light is regulated by the Lubbock City Council, not under PUCT delivery tariffs like the other utilities. Its 2026-27 tariff, effective Nov 1, 2026, adds a $2.50 monthly charge ($62.58 at 1,000 kWh).
Data
| Utility | Fixed ($/mo) | Per kWh (¢) | 500 kWh ($) | 1,000 kWh ($) | 2,000 kWh ($) | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | 4.06 | 6.8673 | 38.40 | 72.73 | 141.41 | temporary | Temporary rates for bills rendered on or after 2026-10-04 (PUCT Docket 59249) |
| CenterPoint | 4.90 | 6.5333 | 37.57 | 70.23 | 135.57 | interim | Interim distribution cost recovery factor for meters read on or after 2026-09-30 |
| AEP Texas Central | 3.24 | 31.69 | 60.15 | 117.05 | in effect | PUCT average residential bill as of 2026-11-01 | |
| AEP Texas North | 3.24 | 31.12 | 59.00 | 114.76 | in effect | PUCT average residential bill as of 2026-11-01 | |
| TNMP | 7.56 | 7.771 | 46.42 | 85.27 | 162.98 | in effect | Rates effective 2026-09-13 |
| Lubbock Power & Light | 2.50 | 6.008 | 32.54 | 62.58 | 122.66 | in effect | City-adopted 2026-27 delivery service tariff effective 2026-11-01 |
Oncor: temporary rates, PUCT Docket 59249 filing (item 105). Lubbock Power & Light: city-regulated (Lubbock City Council), not under PUCT TDU tariffs; 2026-27 tariff.
Chart
Utility Delivery Charges · Nov 1, 2026 delivery report; Nov 10, 2026 plan export
Delivery charges are 47% to 58% of a median listed bill at 1,000 kWh
Monthly utility delivery charges and the rest of the median Power to Choose listed bill. The static image shows 1,000 kWh; the page adds 500 and 2,000 kWh.
- Utility delivery charges
- Rest of median listed bill
At 500 kWh, delivery charges are 47% to 59% of the median listed bill.
Monthly bill (US dollars)
At 1,000 kWh, delivery charges are 47% to 58% of the median listed bill.
Monthly bill (US dollars)
At 2,000 kWh, delivery charges are 46% to 56% of the median listed bill.
Monthly bill (US dollars)
Source: PUCT TDU rate reports (Nov 1, 2026), Lubbock Power & Light 2026-27 tariff, and PUCT Power to Choose export (Nov 10, 2026). Median bill = median listed fixed-rate price x usage (Power Hopper calculation); rest = median bill minus delivery charges. Taxes excluded. LP&L is city-regulated.
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Cite this chart
Power Hopper Research Team. "Utility delivery charges vs the rest of the median listed bill, by utility (500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh)." Chart. Texas Residential Delivery Charges by Utility dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-median-listed-bill-delivery-vs-rest-1000-kwh-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].
Data table
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh: Utility delivery charges | 500 kWh: Rest of median listed bill | 1,000 kWh: Utility delivery charges | 1,000 kWh: Rest of median listed bill | 2,000 kWh: Utility delivery charges | 2,000 kWh: Rest of median listed bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | $38.40 | $30.60 | $72.73 | $57.27 | $141.41 | $116.59 |
| CenterPoint | $37.57 | $31.43 | $70.23 | $58.77 | $135.57 | $120.43 |
| AEP Central | $31.69 | $29.81 | $60.15 | $57.85 | $117.05 | $116.95 |
| AEP North | $31.12 | $35.38 | $59.00 | $67.00 | $114.76 | $135.24 |
| TNMP | $46.42 | $32.58 | $85.27 | $61.73 | $162.98 | $127.02 |
| LP&L | $32.54 | $36.96 | $62.58 | $69.42 | $122.66 | $145.34 |
Methodology
- Oncor, CenterPoint, TNMP and LP&L: fixed monthly charges plus volumetric charges times usage, recalculated from tariff components. The Oncor, CenterPoint and TNMP results match the PUCT published averages to the cent at all three usage levels.
- AEP Texas Central and AEP Texas North: the PUCT published average bills are used as-is, because the report rounds the per-kWh rate and folds percentage riders into the averages.
- LP&L: base charge $2.50 plus 6.008¢/kWh (5.324¢ delivery + 0.167¢ transition + 0.517¢ franchise fee) from the city-adopted 2026-27 tariff.
Limitations
- Delivery charges only; energy charges set by the provider are not included.
- Oncor's rates are temporary (Docket 59249) and CenterPoint's factor was interim when published.
- AEP posted a tariff revision effective Nov 6, 2026 that is not reconciled here; AEP values are the PUCT Nov 1 averages.
- LP&L is not regulated under PUCT delivery tariffs; values are shown for completeness.
Data dictionary
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
period | Month the charges apply to (YYYY-MM) |
delivery_utility | Delivery utility |
regulator | Who sets the tariff |
fixed_monthly_usd | Fixed monthly delivery charges, US$ |
volumetric_cents_per_kwh | Volumetric delivery charges, ¢/kWh (blank where only PUCT averages are used) |
calculation_basis | How the totals were derived |
delivery_usd_500_kwh | Monthly delivery charges at 500 kWh, US$ |
delivery_usd_1000_kwh | Monthly delivery charges at 1,000 kWh, US$ |
delivery_usd_2000_kwh | Monthly delivery charges at 2,000 kWh, US$ |
rate_status | temporary, interim or in effect |
effective_basis | Effective date and basis |
puct_docket | PUCT docket number where cited |
docket_document_url | Docket document link |
source_url | Primary source document |