Electricity in
Garland.
Explore electricity rates, utility guidelines, and regulatory data for Garland, Texas. Below you can learn about the local utility provider, report outages, and compare competitive retail rates.
City Metrics
Local Representative ZIP
75040
Electricity Provider
Garland Power & Light
Electricity Guide
Can I choose my provider?
Garland operates under a unique utility setup. The majority of the city is served by Garland Power & Light (GP&L), a city-owned municipal utility. However, small fringe parts of the city are served by Oncor and have competitive choice.
Who delivers the electricity?
If your home is in the GP&L service area, electricity is fully regulated and provided by GP&L. If your home is served by Oncor on the city outskirts, you can shop for competitive retail energy plans.
How do I report outages?
For properties in the GP&L service area, report outages directly to GP&L at (972) 205-3000. For properties served by Oncor, contact Oncor at (888) 313-4747.
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Who serves your address
Garland is served by more than one electric utility.
Which utility serves you here is decided by your address, not by you — Garland Power & Light covers much of Garland, and neighbouring parts of the city fall under a different provider. Where the utility is municipal or a cooperative it both delivers your power and bills you for it, so there is no plan to shop for; where it is a competitive delivery utility, there is. Check your specific address to see which applies to you.
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