Pharr Electricity Rates

Pharr has one of the most competitive electricity markets in the AEP Texas territory, with 176 active plans. Compare 176 plans from 34 providers serving the AEP Texas territory. Prices range from 6.7¢ to 19.2¢/kWh. All rates shown reflect current market pricing.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Pharr

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 September 2, 2026 @ 12:24 PM CT
ProviderPlan Name & TermRate per kWhSign Up
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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AEP Texas
Delivers Your Power
12.9¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.8 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
8.8 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 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 Pharr 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.

Pharr 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 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 75 customers without power in Pharr’s Hidalgo County, Texas. This represents 0.01% of 504,156 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the AEP Texas service territory. Statewide, 67,368 Texas customers are without power across 698 of 254 counties.

75
Customers Out
504,156
Customers Tracked
0.01%
Affected
3m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

AEP Texas
504,156 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.

100° Clear
110°Feels like 40%Humidity 8 mphWind
Extreme heat in Pharr and Hidalgo County — 100°F (feels 110°) is pushing air-conditioning demand and outage risk higher.
Source: National Weather Service — KMFE

Is there a power outage in Pharr right now?

Yes. As of , there are 75 customers without power in Pharr (Hidalgo County, Texas), representing 0.01% of 504,156 tracked customers.

Best Pharr Electricity Plans by Usage Level

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

Pharr Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 34 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.

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

Pharr Business Electricity Rates

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 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 →

Pharr Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Pharr right now?

Right now, Pharr rates start at 6.7¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢). With 176 plans on the market, the average is 12.91¢/kWh. That’s a 48% spread between the cheapest and the average.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Pharr?

A typical Pharr household using 1,000 kWh pays around $129/month at the average rate of 12.91¢/kWh. Summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest swings.

Who delivers electricity in Pharr?

All Pharr 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 Pharr?

Three steps: (1) compare plans from 34 providers serving Pharr, (2) enroll online, (3) wait 1–2 business days for AEP Texas to process it. No appointment needed.