Pharr Electricity Rates

The average Pharr electricity rate today is 13.94¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Compare 187 plans from 38 providers serving Pharr and the AEP Texas territory. Prices range from to 19.7¢/kWh. 90 of 187 plans are priced between 12-14¢/kWh.

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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 Pharr electricity plans sorted by rate at 1,000 kWh usage, updated June 13, 2026 @ 3:45 PM CT
ProviderPlan Name & TermRate per kWhSign Up
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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  • The cheapest Pharr electricity rate is 7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — 38 providers compete in the AEP Texas territory.
  • Fixed-rate plans range from 1 to 36 months, with rates between 7¢ and 19.7¢/kWh.
  • The average Pharr household using 1,000 kWh/month pays roughly $139/month at today’s average rate of 13.94¢/kWh.
AEP Texas
Delivers Your Power
13.9¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.8 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
8.2 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Pharr Utilities

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

Pharr Electric Bills

At Pharr’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 Pharr 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.

Pharr 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 Pharr 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

Pharr Grid Status

As of , there are 4 customers without power in Pharr’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
8m 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 Pharr 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
Pharr 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 Pharr right now?

Yes. As of , there are 4 customers without power in Pharr (Hidalgo County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 233,916 tracked customers.

Texas summers mean higher electricity usage — the average Pharr household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks well above that. Compare plans at your actual usage level to avoid bill shock.

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

We compare rates from 38 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Pharr’s AEP Texas territory. Every provider listed is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today.

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

Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, Pharr commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Businesses in AEP Texas territory typically save 15–30% by comparing providers.

Rooftop Solar

Pharr Solar

Pharr 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 →

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

How does electricity deregulation work in Pharr?

Deregulation means Pharr 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 Pharr right now?

As of today, the lowest Pharr 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 Pharr?

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 Pharr?

Electricity in Pharr 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 Pharr?

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 Pharr business electricity rates work?

Business rates in Pharr 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 Pharr?

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