DALLAS REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 2021 2021 DALLAS REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 147 146 COSTS & INCENTIVES | UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY COSTS & INCENTIVES | UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY Electricity The Dallas–Fort Worth region ranks close to the national median in terms of overall electric rates. The state of Texas operates on a power grid separate from that of the rest of the country, meaning DFW ranks high in electrical systems reliability. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers. Furthermore, because Texas has a deregulated electricity market, consumers can shop around and choose their service providers, giving them flexibility in pricing and service. Rates and Reliability Competitive Monthly Billing (Dallas, 2020 rates) Residential and Commercial Industrial The U.S. electric grid is a complex network of independently owned and operated power plants and transmission lines. The state of Texas has a competitive advantage due to independence from other grids in other states. ERCOT (The Electric Reliability Council of Texas) Net Electricity Generation GwH % Total U.S. Average Petroleum-Fired 3 0.0% 22.2% Natural Gas-Fired 19,890 51.8% 32.1% Coal-Fired 6,664 17.3% 17.7% Nuclear 3,103 8.1% 9.5% Hydroelectric 87 0.2% 3.1% Other Renewables 8,679 22.6% 9.6% Total Net Electricity Generation 38,426 Texas Electric Generation by Source U.S. Electric Grid 500 kWh $61 1,000 kWh $104 40 kW 10,000 kWh $788 40 kW 14,000 kWh $1,114 500 kW 150,000 kWh $11,082 500 kW 180,000 kWh $13,391 75 kW 15,000 kWh $1,145 75 kW 30,000 kWh $2,316 75 kW 50,000 kWh $3,151 1,000 kW 200,000 kWh $14,239 1,000 kW 400,000 kWh $23,167 1,000 kW 650,000 kWh $32,140 Source: PUC - Monthly Retail Electric Service Bill Comparison for Residential Electric Service Source: Energy Information Administration
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D A L L A S REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEV E L O P M E N T G U I D E 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 D A L L A S REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEV E L O P M E N T G U I D E 1 4 71 4 6
ElectricityThe Dallas–Fort Worth region ranks close to the national median in terms of overall electric rates. The state of Texas operates on a power grid separate from that of the rest of the country, meaning DFW ranks high in electrical systems reliability.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers. Furthermore, because Texas has a deregulated electricity market, consumers can shop around and choose their service providers, giving them flexibility in pricing and service.
Rates and ReliabilityCompetitive Monthly Billing (Dallas, 2020 rates)
Residential and Commercial Industrial
The U.S. electric grid is a complex network of independently owned and operated power plants and transmission lines. The state of Texas has a competitive advantage due to independence from other grids in other states.
ERCOT(The Electric Reliability
Council of Texas)
Net Electricity Generation GwH % Total U.S. Average
Petroleum-Fired 3 0.0% 22.2%
Natural Gas-Fired 19,890 51.8% 32.1%
Coal-Fired 6,664 17.3% 17.7%
Nuclear 3,103 8.1% 9.5%
Hydroelectric 87 0.2% 3.1%
Other Renewables 8,679 22.6% 9.6%
Total Net Electricity Generation 38,426
Texas Electric Generation by Source
U.S. Electric Grid
500 kWh
$61
1,000 kWh
$104
40 kW 10,000 kWh
$788
40 kW 14,000 kWh
$1,114
500 kW 150,000 kWh
$11,082
500 kW 180,000 kWh
$13,391
75 kW 15,000 kWh
$1,145
75 kW 30,000 kWh
$2,316
75 kW 50,000 kWh
$3,151
1,000 kW 200,000 kWh
$14,239
1,000 kW 400,000 kWh
$23,167
1,000 kW 650,000 kWh
$32,140
Source: PUC - Monthly Retail Electric Service Bill Comparison for Residential Electric Service Source: Energy Information Administration
D A L L A S REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEV E L O P M E N T G U I D E 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 D A L L A S REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEV E L O P M E N T G U I D E 1 4 91 4 8
Water, Sewer, Gas, & TelecommunicationsDallas–Fort Worth is expected to continue growing at a rapid rate. In order to keep up with projected demands for utilities, the region’s leaders have made it a priority to secure reliable sources of water and gas. The area’s numerous lakes and the abun-dance of natural gas reserves, located in the geologic formation known as the Barnett Shale, ensure that DFW will have access to these resources in the decades to come. AT&T and Texas Instruments, among others, call DFW home. As a result, the region is a strong telecommunications hub. Multiple carriers’ fiber networks, combined with long-haul fiber, connect North Texas cities to one another, as well as to the rest of the U.S. and the world. Redundancies in connectivity, combined with relative freedom from natural disasters, means minimal risk of downtime for any business operating in the vicinity. And with the imminent roll-out of 5G technologies by all of the major service providers, businesses in DFW will have an unlimited ability to be connected internally, to other businesses, and to their customers.
Water and SewerRates and Infrastructure within DFW
Price per 1,000 gallons
Residential Water Sewer
UP TO 4,000 $1.88 $5.41
4,001 TO 10,000 $4.05 $5.41
10,001 TO 20,000 $6.59 $5.41
20,001 TO 30,000 $9.4 $5.41
ABOVE 30,000 $10.86 $5.41
General Services Water Sewer
UP TO 10,000 $4.22 $4.56
ABOVE 10,000 $4.6 $4.56
Above 10,000 and 1.4 Times Annual Average $7.02 $4.56
*Prices reflect prompt-pay discount and are effective Oct. 1, 2020
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TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD1700 North Congress Avenue
P.O. Box 13231 Austin, Texas 78711-3231
www.twdb.texas.gov512-463-7847
DISCLAIMERThis map was generated by the Texas Water Development Board using GIS (Geographical Information System) software. No claims
are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information shownherein nor to its suitability for a particular use. The scale and location
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MISSIONThe Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) mission is to provideleadership, planning, financial assistance, information, and education for the conservation and responsible development of water for Texas.
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2070 Supplies for the Largest Wholesale Water Providers in Region C (Acre feet per year)
Wholesale Water Provider Available New Strategies Total
Dallas Water Utilities 500,097 436,063 936,160
Tarrant Regional Water District 471,897 539,990 1,011,887
North Texas Municipal Water District 400,272 635,961 1,036,233
City of Fort Worth 282,992 250,890 533,882
Trinity River Authority 155,466 156,582 312,048
Upper Trinity Regional Water District 54,586 141,328 195,914
Telecommunications
Major U.S. Internet Peering Points
Connectivity is a core strength of Dallas–Fort Worth. It is one of the primary peering points of all U.S. internet traffic, enabling companies located here to have fast and reliable access to the world’s telecommunications infrastructure.Dallas /
Fort Worth
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BUSINESS | UTILITIES - WATER, SEWER, GAS, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSBUSINESS | UTILITIES - W
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Source: Dallas Water Utilities, Region C Water Planning Group
Source: Dallas Water Utilities
Natural Gas Rates*
Natural Gas
*Rates are for Dallas only - different rates apply to other cities and unincorporated areas. Excludes additional charges such as gas cost recovery, weather normalization, taxes and fees. Industrial commodity charge is based on level of MMBtu’s used. Rate is current as of June 1, 2020 and is subject to change.
Customer Charge per Month
Commodity Charge/McF
Residential $23.50 $0.19003
Commercial (<3,000 AVG. McF/YR) $50.00 $0.09402
Industrial $970.75 $0.2846 to $0.0327
The Barnett Shale is one of the largest natural gas fields in North America.
Exploration, drilling, and production in the Barnett Shale have transformed the economy with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in investment, and contributed to opportunities and prosperity for the entire region.
