Brownsville Electricity Rates
- Brownsville Public Utilities Board, the city-owned utility, serves most of Brownsville, and homes there can't choose a provider.
- Parts of Brownsville served by AEP Texas Central can pick a provider, and plans there start at 5.7¢ per kWh (with bill credit).
- Billing, rates and outage repair for these homes all go through Brownsville Public Utilities Board.
Today's Cheapest Brownsville Electricity Rates
Only Brownsville homes on AEP Texas Central's lines can sign up for these plans. Brownsville Public Utilities Board customers can't.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E – Simple Saver | 3 months | 5.70¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Frontier Utilities – Frontier Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.00¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Gexa Energy – Gexa Eco Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.00¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage | Monthly | 8.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Southern Federal Power – Variable Advantage | Monthly | 8.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Payless Power – PTC 3 Month - Postpaid | 3 months | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| BKV Energy – Daisy | 3 months | 11.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| TriEagle Energy – Simple Savings | 12 months | 13.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Think Energy – Think Clean | 24 months | 13.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Amigo Energy – Basics PTC - | 36 months | 14.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Tara Energy – Basics PTC - | 36 months | 14.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Basics PTC - | 60 months | 14.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Pronto Power – Pronto Flex | Monthly | 18.60¢/kWh | Continue |
† Includes a bill credit that only applies at exactly 1,000 kWh; your rate will be higher at other usage levels.
Highlighted Electricity Plans in Brownsville — October
The Brownsville electricity market moves fast — rates and plan availability change often. A few of the top options today:
- APG&E – Simple Saver (3-month): 5.70¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 18.50¢ at 500 kWh and 11.80¢ at 2,000 kWh. This plan works best near 1,000 kWh usage.
- Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage (month-to-month): 8.60¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. No cancellation fee. Rates stay flat across usage levels — 9.50¢ at 500 kWh, 8.60¢ at 1,000 kWh, 8.20¢ at 2,000 kWh.
- Frontier Utilities – Frontier Saver Plus (12-month): 7.00¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 19.80¢ at 500 kWh and 13.10¢ at 2,000 kWh.
Brownsville Electricity Providers
We compare rates from retail providers serving Brownsville’s AEP Texas territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Cameron County residents today.
Brownsville Business Electricity Rates
Brownsville’s economy is driven by SpaceX operations at Boca Chica, the Port of Brownsville, international trade with Mexico, and a growing healthcare sector. All commercial customers benefit from deregulated rates.
Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Brownsville Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Brownsville, Texas.
Can I choose my electric company in Brownsville?
No, most Brownsville homes take power from Brownsville Public Utilities Board and cannot pick a retail supplier.
Is any part of Brownsville deregulated?
Yes, in the part of Brownsville that AEP Texas Central serves, homes pick a retail provider, and every plan there includes AEP Texas Central's delivery charges. AEP Texas Central delivery costs $3.24 a month plus 5.7¢/kWh, so 1,000 kWh a month comes to $60.42. The rest of the city is on Brownsville Public Utilities Board, with no choice of provider.
What local taxes are on a Brownsville electric bill?
Brownsville adds its 2% city sales tax to residential electric bills; the 6.25% state sales tax does not apply.
Source: Texas Comptroller, October 2026
