Question 1

Is electricity included in rent at The Sylvan at Painted Tree?

Accepted Answer

Most apartment communities like The Sylvan at Painted Tree in McKinney bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with The Sylvan at Painted Tree's leasing office before signing.

Question 2

What might my first electric bill look like at The Sylvan at Painted Tree?

Accepted Answer

The Sylvan at Painted Tree is in the Oncor zone, where Ambit Energy's Budget Relief 12 plan carries a rate of 16.5¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly usage. For a typical one-bedroom unit (roughly 600-900 kWh/month), that translates into a usage-based estimate before TDU delivery charges — actual bills vary by season and unit size.

Question 3

Do I need to pay a deposit to set up electricity at The Sylvan at Painted Tree?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Ambit Energy offers no-deposit enrollment for The Sylvan at Painted Tree residents who qualify through an instant credit check or a letter of good payment history from a prior electric provider. Residents who don't qualify may be assessed a refundable deposit determined at signup.

Question 4

How many days before move-in should I set up electric service at The Sylvan at Painted Tree?

Accepted Answer

We recommend enrolling electric service 3-5 days before your lease start date at The Sylvan at Painted Tree to make sure the meter is active on move-in day. If your address in McKinney already has an existing meter, Ambit Energy can often activate service the same business day instead.

Question 5

Which TDU (delivery utility) serves The Sylvan at Painted Tree?

Accepted Answer

The Sylvan at Painted Tree in McKinney sits within Oncor Electric Delivery's service territory. The TDU is responsible for the meter and the physical power lines; Ambit Energy is the retail electric provider that bills usage within that zone.

Plan	Term	500 kWh Rate	1,000 kWh Rate
Budget Relief 12	12 mo	23.0¢/kWh	16.5¢/kWh
Texas Solar Buyback 24	24 mo	17.0¢/kWh	17.6¢/kWh
Texas Solar Buyback 12	12 mo	17.0¢/kWh	17.6¢/kWh

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