McAllen Electricity Rates

We’re tracking 176 electricity plans in McAllen right now, starting at 6.7¢/kWh. Across the AEP Texas territory, the average rate sits at 12.91¢/kWh. The gap between the lowest (6.7¢) and highest (19.2¢) plan is significant. The three cheapest providers are AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC, Frontier Utilities, and Gexa Energy.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in McAllen

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 McAllen 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
7.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
7.60¢
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 McAllen 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

McAllen Utilities

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

McAllen Electric Bills

At McAllen’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
$105
Mar
$110
Apr
$137
May
$179
Jun
$216
Jul
$221
Aug
$191
Sep
$137
Oct
$110
Nov
$125
Dec

A typical McAllen home’s bill ranges from about $105 in Mar to $221 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.

McAllen 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 McAllen 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

McAllen Grid Status

As of , there are 7 customers without power in McAllen’s Hidalgo County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 534,907 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the AEP Texas service territory. Statewide, 85,911 Texas customers are without power across 519 of 254 counties.

7
Customers Out
534,907
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
4m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

AEP Texas
534,907 customers in Hidalgo County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

AEP Texas customers in McAllen 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.

97° Clear
105°Feels like 44%Humidity
Extreme heat in McAllen and Hidalgo County — 97°F (feels 105°) is pushing air-conditioning demand and outage risk higher.
Source: National Weather Service — KMFE

Is there a power outage in McAllen right now?

Yes. As of , there are 7 customers without power in McAllen (Hidalgo County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 534,907 tracked customers.

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Best McAllen Electricity Plans by Usage Level

McAllen’s subtropical Valley climate means near year-round AC demand. The average household uses 1,100–1,400 kWh/month, with blazing summer heat pushing usage well beyond that. Plan choice has a bigger impact here than in milder climates.

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

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

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · McAllen
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · McAllen
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Energy Texas
REP · McAllen
Ranchero Power
REP · McAllen
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · McAllen
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
Companion Energy
REP · McAllen
TXU
Est. 1882
True Power
REP · McAllen
Abundance Energy
REP · McAllen
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Heritage Power
REP · McAllen
Budget Power
REP · McAllen
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · McAllen
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · McAllen
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
BKV Energy
REP · McAllen
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · McAllen
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Discount Power
REP · McAllen
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Think Energy LLC
REP · McAllen
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 · McAllen
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McAllen Business Electricity Rates

McAllen’s economy thrives on cross-border trade, healthcare, and retail — it’s the commercial hub of the Rio Grande Valley. From the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone to the massive retail corridor along Expressway 83, businesses of all sizes access deregulated commercial 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.

Rooftop Solar

McAllen Solar

McAllen 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)
$1,530
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 $24,775 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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McAllen Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in McAllen right now?

The cheapest McAllen electricity rate is 6.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢). The average across all 176 available plans is 12.91¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.

What is the average monthly electric bill in McAllen?

At the current average rate of 12.91¢/kWh, a McAllen home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $129/month for electricity supply. Actual bills depend on usage, which varies seasonally.

Who delivers electricity in McAllen?

All McAllen electricity flows through AEP Texas’s distribution network. They handle lines, meters, outage repair, and storm response. Your supplier handles billing and rate only.

How do I switch electricity providers in McAllen?

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.