Frisco Is Growing Fast — Its New Businesses Need Power Contracts to Match

Few places have grown like Frisco. In barely two decades, this Collin County boomtown went from farmland to a magnet for corporate relocations, sports and entertainment, retail, healthcare, and tech. The Star — the Dallas Cowboys' headquarters and practice facility — anchors a development boom that keeps adding commercial square footage every quarter.

New buildings, new electricity decisions

Rapid growth means a constant stream of businesses energizing new meters for the first time. A new office, clinic, restaurant, or venue often signs its very first commercial electricity contract during build-out — a moment when the right term and structure can save money for years, or lock in a mismatch that lingers.

Frisco is delivered by Oncor, the wires utility for most of North Texas. Oncor builds and maintains the distribution lines feeding the city's new developments and charges a regulated delivery fee, while each business picks its own competitive retail supplier. Texas deregulation gives even a brand-new tenant the full menu of market options.

Matching a contract to a varied economy

Frisco's mix is broad — event venues with seasonal peaks, healthcare with steady around-the-clock load, retail that swings with the calendar, and corporate offices that run flat through the week. Each profile favors different terms, so the smart first step is understanding how your specific space actually consumes power before signing.

Starting on the right footing

For a new Frisco business, the goal is to avoid defaulting into a generic plan during the rush of opening. Knowing your expected load and choosing a term that fits it sets up years of stable budgeting. The live rates below show today's market — the structure is what makes them work for a growing operation.