Edinburg Electricity Rates

There are 187 electricity plans available in Edinburg right now, starting at 7¢/kWh. The average rate across all 38 providers is 13.94¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — switching to the cheapest plan saves 50% ($69/month) versus the average rate.

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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
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 Edinburg electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

AEP Texas
Delivers Your Power
13.9¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.8 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
8.2 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 13.9¢/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

$132
Jan
$119
Feb
$113
Mar
$119
Apr
$148
May
$193
Jun
$234
Jul
$239
Aug
$206
Sep
$148
Oct
$119
Nov
$135
Dec

A typical Edinburg 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.

Edinburg 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 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

As of , there are 4 customers without power in Edinburg’s Hidalgo County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 233,916 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the AEP Texas service territory. Statewide, 2,725 Texas customers are without power across 78 of 254 counties.

4
Customers Out
233,916
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
34m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

AEP Texas
233,916 customers in Hidalgo County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

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.

90° Mostly Clear
98°Feels like 59%Humidity 14 mphWind
Edinburg and Hidalgo County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KMFE

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 233,916 tracked customers.

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

Rio Grande Valley Summer Heat

Edinburg’s subtropical climate means long, hot summers with high humidity. AC runs nearly year-round in the Valley. Compare plans at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.

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Edinburg Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 38 retail providers serving Edinburg’s AEP territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Hidalgo County residents today.

Budget Power
REP · Edinburg
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Energy Texas
REP · Edinburg
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Edinburg
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Edinburg
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Edinburg
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Edinburg
Ranchero Power
REP · Edinburg
True Power
REP · Edinburg
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Edinburg
Companion Energy
REP · Edinburg
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Edinburg
Abundance Energy
REP · Edinburg
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Edinburg
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
Think Energy LLC
REP · Edinburg
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
BKV Energy
REP · Edinburg
Heritage Power
REP · Edinburg
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Discount Power
REP · Edinburg
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Base Power
REP · Edinburg
TXU
Est. 1882
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Edinburg
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
Pronto Power
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 13.9¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

11,855 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,653
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
8.2 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 $27,850 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.

How does electricity deregulation work in Edinburg?

Deregulation means Edinburg residents aren’t stuck with one electricity supplier. AEP Texas still delivers the power, but the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) certifies multiple suppliers who compete on price and plan terms. You choose the REP (Retail Electric Provider) that fits your budget.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Edinburg right now?

As of today, the lowest Edinburg rate is 7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.00¢). Across 38 providers offering 187 plans, rates average 13.94¢/kWh. We update prices multiple times per day.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Edinburg?

Based on today’s average rate of 13.94¢/kWh, expect about $139/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 7¢ could bring that down to $70/month.

Who delivers electricity in Edinburg?

Electricity in Edinburg is delivered by AEP Texas, who maintains the local grid infrastructure. 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?

Choose a certified REP (Retail Electric Provider) and enroll. AEP Texas processes the switch within 1–2 business days. Your electricity stays on throughout — the only change is who supplies your power and what rate you pay.

What happens when my contract expires?

Your supplier is required to notify you before your contract ends. If you don’t act, you’ll typically default to a variable rate. Compare and switch proactively to avoid paying more than necessary.

How do Edinburg business electricity rates work?

Business rates in Edinburg factor in your demand profile and usage volume. A custom quote is the only way to see real pricing for your specific business. We can help you compare options from certified suppliers.

Who handles power outages in Edinburg?

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