Edinburg Electricity Rates
The average Edinburg electricity rate today is 12.6¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. That’s 35 retail providers offering everything from 5.7¢ to 19.1¢/kWh, with a market average of 12.6¢ at standard usage. We refresh these rates throughout the day.
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.
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
Simple Saver 3 - 5.70¢
3 months
Cheapest
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5.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.20¢
24 months
Fixed Rate
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7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 8.60¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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8.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 8.60¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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8.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.60¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.60¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.60¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SmartEnergy
SmartGreen 3 - 9.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 9.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 10.20¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.30¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.60¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Liberty Bell Flex - 10.90¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
PTC Infusion Flex - 10.90¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 11.00¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 11.10¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Edinburg electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
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 serves about 1,131,000 customers across South & West Texas, including Edinburg. The typical AEP Texas customer sees roughly 1.3 outages per year, each lasting about 102 minutes.
Edinburg Electric Bills
At Edinburg’s average rate of 12.6¢/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
A typical Edinburg home’s bill ranges from about $102 in Mar to $216 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
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Edinburg Grid Status
As of , there are 4 customers without power in Edinburg’s Hidalgo County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 593,845 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the AEP Texas service territory. Statewide, 21,981 Texas customers are without power across 65 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
AEP Texas customers in Edinburg 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.
Is there a power outage in Edinburg right now?
Yes. As of , there are 4 customers without power in Edinburg (Hidalgo County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 593,845 tracked customers.
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.
- Ranchero Power
- 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 5.7¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Ranchero Power
- 8.6¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
- Ranchero Power
- 8.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
Edinburg Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 35 retail providers serving Edinburg’s AEP territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Hidalgo County residents today.
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.
Edinburg Solar
Edinburg gets about 5.8 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 12.6¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
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 and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $18,100 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Edinburg Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Edinburg, Texas.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Edinburg right now?
5.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Edinburg today, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (Simple Saver 3 - 5.70¢). The average plan runs 12.6¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market saves roughly $69/month. Edinburg is served by 35 PUCT-licensed Retail Electric Providers offering 189 plans. All plans use the same AEP Texas delivery infrastructure, so the only difference is price and contract terms.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Edinburg?
For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Edinburg homes pay about $126/month in supply charges at the 12.6¢/kWh average rate. The EIA reports Texas residential usage averages 1,140 kWh/month. AEP Texas’s delivery fees add to the supply charge. The cheapest plan at 5.7¢ reduces supply costs to $57/month.
Who delivers electricity in Edinburg?
Electricity in Edinburg is delivered by AEP Texas, the regulated TDU for this area. AEP Texas owns the poles, wires, transformers, and meters. Under PUCT regulations, AEP Texas must deliver power equally to all customers regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) they purchase supply from. Your supplier choice changes only your rate and billing.
How do I switch electricity providers in Edinburg?
It takes about five minutes: compare plans, pick your provider, and enroll online. AEP Texas processes the switch in 1–2 business days under PUCT regulations. No technician visit, no interruption, no equipment changes. Your REP (Retail Electric Provider) handles all coordination with AEP Texas. Same power, same grid, same meter — just a new rate on your bill.
Are there renewable energy plans in Edinburg?
Many Edinburg electricity providers offer plans with renewable energy content sourced from wind and solar facilities connected to the ERCOT grid. Plans with higher renewable percentages use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset your consumption. Same AEP Texas delivery, same reliability. Pricing is often comparable to conventional plans, and no home modifications are required.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Edinburg?
In Edinburg, AEP Texas delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply uniformly to all customers. These fees cover the physical grid — poles, wires, transformers, meters, and outage crews. Plan rates advertised on comparison sites generally include delivery charges already. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for every plan shows the exact split between supply costs and AEP Texas’s delivery fees.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Edinburg?
A fixed-rate plan in Edinburg locks your per-kWh supply rate for the contract term, shielding you from ERCOT wholesale price swings. Variable plans may start lower but can increase monthly without notice. With Edinburg fixed rates starting at 5.7¢/kWh, locking in during mild-weather months gives most households more predictable bills and lower overall costs.
