Commercial Energy in Dallas, TX

Based on Texas state averages. Actual commercial rates depend on chosen retail electricity provider. See Power to Choose (powertochoose.org) for current competitive offers.

The primary commercial electric utility in Dallas is Oncor Electric Delivery (wires/delivery; deregulated retail market). Dallas is in a deregulated market — your utility handles wires/delivery while you can choose your own retail electricity supplier for the commodity portion of your bill.

Dallas businesses are eligible for federal incentives including the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar and battery storage, the 179D tax deduction (up to $5.36/sqft for energy-efficient commercial buildings), and the 40% bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment in 2026. Texas state incentives through DSIRE apply. Your utility — Oncor Electric Delivery — may also offer direct rebates for qualifying commercial efficiency upgrades. Use our Incentive Finder for a personalized list.

Commercial solar ROI in Dallas depends on your utility rate, available roof space, local solar irradiance, and federal + Texas incentives. TX has High solar potential, meaning commercial solar projects in Dallas typically achieve payback periods of 5–8 years after federal ITC and bonus depreciation. Get a free energy audit for a site-specific analysis.

Yes. C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing is available in Texas. C-PACE allows Dallas commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, solar, storage, and resiliency improvements with repayment attached to the property via a special assessment — enabling 100% upfront financing with repayment spread over 10–30 years.