North Richland Hills, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 30,494 competitive homes
North Richland Hills's 30,494 competitive homes sit on Oncor's wires; here is where choice stops, what delivery costs and how plan prices look today.
Last updated . Written by Power Hopper. Reviewed by Brent Ward, founder, on 2026-10-19. Data as of October 5, 2026 (meters) and October 19, 2026 (plan prices).
In short: Every North Richland Hills-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (30,494 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Addresses on Oncor's wires can choose a retail provider, and in North Richland Hills that is nearly everyone our data can see.
Who delivers electricity in North Richland Hills?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in North Richland Hills choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding North Richland Hills's 30,492 competitive homes is flagged split in our data, so most streets can shop; the table below still shows each ZIP's ratio.
EIA’s 2024 data lists 3 other utilities (co-ops, city-owned or outside ERCOT) in the county around North Richland Hills; they are named on Tarrant County. Their customers can’t choose unless the utility opted in.
Moving to North Richland Hills
Local numbers for setting up a home in North Richland Hills, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on North Richland Hills helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: water office (start, transfer or stop water service), 817-427-6200.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Birdville ISD, Keller ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Hurst, 512-424-2600.
You enter your address on the next screen, and we confirm there whether you can choose an electricity provider at that address.
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Weather and electricity in North Richland Hills
Typical weather near North Richland Hills, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Fort Worth Wsfo, about 5 miles from the city center (station elevation 644 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. July is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 94°F; January has the coolest average low, 36°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in July to August. No month averages a daily low at or below freezing.
For electricity, the normals point to two seasons that can lift a household's usage: cooling-degree days (a measure of how far each day's mean temperature sits above 65°F) peak in July at 608 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 606. How much that matters to a bill depends on the home, its insulation, its heating fuel and the household, so use your own usage history, not a regional average, when you compare plans.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precipitation (in) | Cooling degree-days | Heating degree-days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 36 | 2.2 | 2 | 606 |
| Feb | 59 | 39 | 2.6 | 6 | 446 |
| Mar | 67 | 47 | 3.3 | 29 | 276 |
| Apr | 75 | 54 | 3.3 | 85 | 103 |
| May | 82 | 64 | 4.3 | 256 | 15 |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.3 | 469 | 0 |
| Jul | 94 | 75 | 2.8 | 608 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 75 | 2.6 | 600 | 0 |
| Sep | 87 | 68 | 2.7 | 368 | 5 |
| Oct | 77 | 56 | 4.6 | 130 | 87 |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 2.6 | 20 | 311 |
| Dec | 57 | 37 | 2.9 | 4 | 565 |
Historical weather records for Tarrant County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -12°F (1899) and a record high of 115°F (1909), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Tarrant County. These are historical county extremes, not North Richland Hills's monthly averages and not a forecast; the normals above describe ordinary months.
Reference only: the U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey puts the average Texas household at about 13,440 kWh a year (about 1,120 kWh a month if spread evenly). That is a statewide average for 2020, not North Richland Hills, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00413285; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in North Richland Hills?
- Census estimates put North Richland Hills at 70,843 residents on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% from a 2020 estimates base of 69,910. Source: Census Bureau.
- North Richland Hills-addressed business meters number 3,454 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 8.8 homes. Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- 57% of North Richland Hills-addressed competitive homes (17,489 of 30,492) are in ZIP 76180, where competitive meters run 1.15 per Census household. Source: ERCOT TDSP; Census ACS.
- Among the 39 cities and towns that touch Tarrant County, North Richland Hills ranks 4 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, behind Fort Worth (356,890). Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Renters make up 51.1% of households in 76180, the highest share among North Richland Hills's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many North Richland Hills addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. Source: Census ACS.
North Richland Hills electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 70,843 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 69,910 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 27,446 |
| Active residential meters with a North Richland Hills address | 30,494 |
| Active business meters with a North Richland Hills address | 3,454 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.11 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 30,494 |
| Counties | Tarrant |
| ZIP codes touching North Richland Hills | 5 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: North Richland Hills ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in North Richland Hills right now?
Same-day medians for Oncor’s area (Oncor: 170 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | 14.1¢ | 13.4¢ | 13.2¢ | 6.8673¢/kWh + $4.06/mo (effective October 4, 2026; tariff) |
North Richland Hills ZIP codes: how much of each is on the competitive market?
Not every address in these ZIP codes has retail choice; check your exact address.
| ZIP | Main postal cities (homes) | ZIP land inside North Richland Hills | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76180 | North Richland Hills 99% | 95% | 17,597 | 15,352 | 1.15 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76182 | North Richland Hills 100% | 100% | 12,309 | 11,426 | 1.08 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76053 | Hurst 89%, Fort Worth 11% | 1% | 11,947 | 12,228 | 0.98 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside North Richland Hills city limits. |
| 76117 | Haltom City 93%, North Richland Hills 5%, Fort Worth 2% | 4% | 11,868 | 12,530 | 0.95 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside North Richland Hills city limits. |
| 76148 | Watauga 88%, Haltom City 10%, North Richland Hills 1% | 1% | 8,597 | 8,244 | 1.04 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside North Richland Hills city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for North Richland Hills: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in North Richland Hills’s ZIP codes
Among North Richland Hills’s main ZIP codes, 76182 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (41.7%); 76180 has the most renters (51.1% of households).
How do towns near North Richland Hills compare?
Within about 28 miles; whole-place estimates.
| Town | Population | Distance | Delivery utility | Status | Competitive homes (postal city) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | 22,981 | 2 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 8,345 |
| Hurst | 38,974 | 3 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 15,468 |
| Richland Hills | 8,529 | 4 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 3,791 |
| Haltom City | 45,542 | 4 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 17,823 |
| Colleyville | 25,727 | 5 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 8,324 |
| Bedford | 47,958 | 5 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 22,081 |
Business electricity in North Richland Hills
ERCOT lists 3,454 active business meters with a North Richland Hills address, about one for every 8.8 homes, and 17 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across North Richland Hills’s main ZIP codes.
Power Hopper compares offers from retail electric providers and direct suppliers for businesses. For high-consumption businesses, we can run a competitive bid so more than one supplier prices the same usage. We can’t promise savings or how many suppliers will bid. Businesses in Texas retail-choice areas can request a rate review online.
How do I compare electricity plans in North Richland Hills?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in North Richland Hills
Can North Richland Hills residents pick their own electric company?
Yes, if Oncor delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 30,494 North Richland Hills-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 1.11 per Census household. No ZIP code touching it is flagged split, but check your exact address.
What is the biggest North Richland Hills ZIP code for electricity customers?
76180. ERCOT lists 17,597 competitive residential meters there, 17,489 with a North Richland Hills address, against about 15,352 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.15).
Are electric bills high in North Richland Hills?
It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 41.7% of households in 76182 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among North Richland Hills's main ZIP codes, against 26.2% in 76180. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
Who do I call in North Richland Hills when the power goes out?
Oncor, which delivers to all 30,494 North Richland Hills-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. oncor.com/outages.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Tarrant County
Nearest town pages: Keller · Euless · Saginaw · Fort Worth · Trophy Club · Grapevine · Haslet · Roanoke
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Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203): full extract as of Oct 5, 2026; daily files Oct 7-18, 2026
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25003 households, B01003 population)
- Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files
- EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county
- PUCT Power to Choose residential offer export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201)
- Oncor Electric Delivery
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026)
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