Del Rio Electricity Rates

Del Rio electricity rates range from 7¢/kWh to 19.7¢, with an average of 13.96¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. We track 187 plans across 38 providers in the AEP Texas territory. Plan mix: 37 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 1 variable.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Del Rio

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Del Rio electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.10¢
12 months Low Rate
7.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.80¢
12 months Low Rate
7.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 7.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
7.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.64¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 11.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 11.90¢
1 months Fixed Rate
11.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion Flex - 12.00¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.00¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 12.00¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.30¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
12 Month Usage Bill Credit - 12.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12 - 12.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
TrueClassic 13 - 12.70¢
13 months Fixed Rate
12.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Del Rio electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

AEP Texas
Delivers Your Power
14.0¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
8.6 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Del Rio Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Del Rio are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

AEP Texas
Transmission & Distribution Utility · South & West Texas
1.1M
Customers served statewide
2.2 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
102 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

AEP Texas serves about 1,104,878 customers across South & West Texas, including Del Rio. The typical AEP Texas customer sees roughly 1.3 outages per year, each lasting about 102 minutes.

See the full AEP Texas profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Del Rio Electric Bills

At Del Rio’s average rate of 14.0¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$132
Jan
$119
Feb
$113
Mar
$119
Apr
$149
May
$194
Jun
$234
Jul
$239
Aug
$207
Sep
$149
Oct
$119
Nov
$136
Dec

A typical Del Rio home’s bill ranges from about $113 in Mar to $239 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Del Rio Power Generation

42% Natural Gas
24% Wind
15% Coal
8% Nuclear
7% Solar
4% Hydro & Other
35%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
914 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Del Rio home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Del Rio Grid Status

As of , there is 1 customer without power in Del Rio’s Val Verde County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 22,254 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the AEP Texas service territory. Statewide, 7,946 Texas customers are without power across 53 of 254 counties.

1
Customers Out
22,254
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
10m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

AEP Texas
22,254 customers in Val Verde County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

AEP Texas customers in Del Rio experience an average of 1.3 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 102 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 2.2 hours per customer.

79° Cloudy
82°Feels like 79%Humidity 13 mphWind
Del Rio and Val Verde County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KDRT

Is there a power outage in Del Rio right now?

Yes. As of , there are 1 customers without power in Del Rio (Val Verde County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 22,254 tracked customers.

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Best Del Rio Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Del Rio’s semi-arid climate means five months of 100°F+ heat and mild winters. The average household uses 1,100–1,400 kWh/month, with summer peaks well above 2,000 kWh for larger homes. The long cooling season makes fixed-rate plans especially valuable.

Del Rio Apartments
500 kWh/month
Essential Infusion Flex - 12.00¢
$63.00/mo
estimated Del Rio monthly bill
  • INFUSE ENERGY
  • 12.6¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
Average Del Rio Home
1,000 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.00¢
$70.00/mo
estimated Del Rio monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Del Rio Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.00¢
$105.00/mo
estimated Del Rio monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Val Verde County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 11.90¢
$230.00/mo
estimated Del Rio monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 11.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate

West Texas Desert Heat

Del Rio shares West Texas’s brutal summers — highs above 100°F are common June through August. Compare plans at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.

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Del Rio Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 38 retail providers serving Del Rio’s AEP Texas territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Val Verde County residents today.

Budget Power
REP · Del Rio
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Energy Texas
REP · Del Rio
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Del Rio
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Del Rio
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Del Rio
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Del Rio
Ranchero Power
REP · Del Rio
True Power
REP · Del Rio
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Del Rio
Companion Energy
REP · Del Rio
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Del Rio
Abundance Energy
REP · Del Rio
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Del Rio
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
Think Energy LLC
REP · Del Rio
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
BKV Energy
REP · Del Rio
Heritage Power
REP · Del Rio
Discount Power
REP · Del Rio
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Base Power
REP · Del Rio
TXU
Est. 1882
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Del Rio
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
Pronto Power
REP · Del Rio
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Del Rio Business Electricity Rates

Del Rio’s economy centers on Laughlin Air Force Base, cross-border trade with Ciudad Acuña, Lake Amistad tourism, and Val Verde County ranching. Commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on demand.

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.

Rooftop Solar

Del Rio Solar

Del Rio gets about 5.5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.0¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

11,242 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,569
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
8.6 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $25,750 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Del Rio Electricity FAQ

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Del Rio, Texas.

How does electricity deregulation work in Del Rio?

Del Rio is in a deregulated electricity market. AEP Texas is the TDU that delivers power through the local grid, but you choose which REP (Retail Electric Provider) provides your electricity supply. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the market to ensure fair competition.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Del Rio right now?

The cheapest Del Rio electricity rate is 7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.00¢). The average across all 187 available plans is 13.96¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Del Rio?

At the current average rate of 13.96¢/kWh, a Del Rio home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $140/month for electricity supply. Actual bills depend on usage, which varies seasonally.

Who delivers electricity in Del Rio?

AEP Texas is the electric delivery company for Del Rio. They own and maintain the poles, wires, and meters. Regardless of which supplier you choose, AEP Texas delivers your power.

How do I switch electricity providers in Del Rio?

Pick a REP (Retail Electric Provider), enroll online or by phone, and they handle the AEP Texas transition. The switch takes 1–2 business days with no service interruption — no one visits your home and your power stays on the entire time.

What happens when my contract expires?

When your contract ends, you may roll onto a variable rate from your current supplier or revert to AEP Texas’s default supply rate. It’s best to reshop before expiration to lock in a new competitive rate.

How do Del Rio business electricity rates work?

Commercial rates in Del Rio are custom-quoted based on your peak demand, load profile, and contract length. Unlike residential plans, business pricing includes demand charges. Compare certified suppliers for the best commercial rate.

Who handles power outages in Del Rio?

AEP Texas. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.