Edinburg Electricity Rates

The average Edinburg electricity rate today is 12.88¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. That’s 34 retail providers offering everything from 6.7¢ to 19.1¢/kWh, with a market average of 12.88¢ at standard usage. Plan mix: 33 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 1 variable.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Edinburg

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 Edinburg electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢
12 months Cheapest
6.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
7.64¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 10.50¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 10.50¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.50¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.60¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 10.70¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.70¢
9 months Fixed Rate
10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.00¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 11.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 10 - 11.20¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.30¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Edinburg electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

AEP Texas
Delivers Your Power
12.9¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.8 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
8.8 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Edinburg Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Edinburg 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 Edinburg. 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

Edinburg Electric Bills

At Edinburg’s average rate of 12.9¢/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

$122
Jan
$110
Feb
$104
Mar
$110
Apr
$137
May
$179
Jun
$216
Jul
$220
Aug
$191
Sep
$137
Oct
$110
Nov
$125
Dec

A typical Edinburg home’s bill ranges from about $104 in Mar to $220 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.

Edinburg Power Generation

43% Natural Gas
22% Wind
13% Solar
12% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
37%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
872 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Edinburg 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

Edinburg Grid Status

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Best Edinburg Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Edinburg’s Rio Grande Valley location means year-round heat and high humidity. The average Hidalgo County household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks from May through October pushing usage well above 2,000 kWh as AC runs nearly nonstop.

Edinburg Apartments
500 kWh/month
Digital Choice 5 - 10.50¢
$52.00/mo
estimated Edinburg monthly bill
  • Rhythm
  • 10.4¢/kWh at this usage
  • 5-month fixed rate
Average Edinburg Home
1,000 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢
$67.00/mo
estimated Edinburg monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Edinburg Homes
1,500 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢
$100.50/mo
estimated Edinburg monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Hidalgo County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.50¢
$202.00/mo
estimated Edinburg monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 10.1¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
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Edinburg Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 34 retail providers serving Edinburg’s AEP territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Hidalgo County residents today.

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

Edinburg is the Hidalgo County seat and home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley — the region’s largest employer. The city’s economy spans healthcare, education, government, and cross-border trade. Businesses along University Drive and the growing medical district benefit from competitive commercial rates through AEP Texas.

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

Edinburg Solar

Edinburg gets about 5.8 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 12.9¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

11,855 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,527
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
8.8 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 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 $24,700 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Edinburg Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Edinburg right now?

6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Edinburg today, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢). The average plan runs 12.88¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market can save you roughly $62/month.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Edinburg?

For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Edinburg homes pay about $129/month in supply charges. The delivery portion from AEP Texas adds to that. Summer months often push usage to 1,500–2,000 kWh.

Who delivers electricity in Edinburg?

Electricity in Edinburg is delivered by AEP Texas. Your supplier choice doesn’t change who delivers the power — only who supplies it and at what rate.

How do I switch electricity providers in Edinburg?

Compare rates, sign up with your preferred REP (Retail Electric Provider), and that’s it. AEP Texas completes the switch in 1–2 business days. Same power, same lines — different rate.