Weslaco Electricity Rates
- APG&E has the lowest electricity rate we list in Weslaco at 5.7¢/kWh (with bill credit).
- The average electric price in Weslaco is 12.11 cents per kWh, with plans ranging up to 19.1¢.
- The estimated monthly electric bill in Weslaco is about $121/month at 1,000 kWh, delivery included.
Today's Cheapest Weslaco Electricity Rates
Every Weslaco price below is for 1,000 kWh a month and includes delivery charges.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
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| APG&E – Simple Saver | 3 months | 5.70¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Chariot Energy – GridPlus | 12 months | 5.90¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Gexa Energy – Gexa Eco Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.00¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Spark Energy – Sure Saver | 12 months | 7.60¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage | Monthly | 8.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Southern Federal Power – Variable Advantage | Monthly | 8.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Infuse Energy – Essential Infusion Flex | Monthly | 9.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Revolution Energy – Liberty Bell Flex | Monthly | 9.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Sustainable Living Bundle - | 3 months | 9.40¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartGreen | 3 months | 9.40¢/kWh | Continue |
| Companion Energy – Companion Pro + Perks | 3 months | 9.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Frontier Utilities – Frontier Power Saver | 3 months | 9.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Tara Energy – Value Choice - | 12 months | 9.50¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Amigo Energy – Power Perks - | 12 months | 9.50¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Octopus Energy – Octo Simple | 3 months | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Texas – No Bull | 3 months | 10.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Rhythm – Digital Choice | 3 months | 10.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Payless Power – PTC 3 Month - Postpaid | 3 months | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Budget Power – No Gimmicks | 6 months | 10.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| True Power – True Value | 12 months | 10.80¢/kWh | Continue |
† Includes a bill credit that only applies at exactly 1,000 kWh; your rate will be higher at other usage levels.
Weslaco Electricity Plans to Consider in November
If you’re shopping for electricity in Weslaco, these plans are worth a look at current rates:
- APG&E – Simple Saver (3-month): 5.70¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 18.50¢ at 500 kWh and 11.80¢ at 2,000 kWh. This plan works best near 1,000 kWh usage.
- Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage (month-to-month): 8.60¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. No cancellation fee. Rates stay flat across usage levels — 9.50¢ at 500 kWh, 8.60¢ at 1,000 kWh, 8.20¢ at 2,000 kWh.
- Chariot Energy – GridPlus (12-month): 5.90¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 18.80¢ at 500 kWh and 12.00¢ at 2,000 kWh.
Who Provides Electricity in Weslaco?
We’ve compared rates and plans from retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Weslaco’s AEP Texas territory in Hidalgo County. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; AEP Texas delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.
Small Business Electricity in Weslaco
Weslaco’s economy is built on agriculture, birding tourism, and the steady flow of Winter Texan visitors — and each of those industries has distinct electricity needs. Whether you operate a citrus packing shed along the US-83 corridor, run a birding lodge near the Frontera Audubon Thicket, manage an RV park catering to seasonal snowbirds, or own a retail shop in downtown Weslaco, deregulation means you can shop multiple providers for the best commercial rate. Weslaco businesses switching from default utility pricing typically save 15–30% on their electricity costs.
Unlike Weslaco residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Cold-storage facilities and packing houses with high year-round demand often benefit from longer-term fixed contracts, while seasonal retail operations serving Winter Texans may prefer shorter or flexible terms. A 3-minute quote request can unlock Weslaco business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
Switching Power Companies in Weslaco, Texas
Whether you’re moving to Weslaco, arriving for the winter season, or switching from an existing provider, the process is the same and takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider handles the coordination with AEP Texas — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.
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Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract
Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in AEP Texas’s deregulated territory. Most of Weslaco and surrounding Rio Grande Valley cities (McAllen, Harlingen, Edinburg, Mission, Mercedes, Donna) qualify. If you’re switching from an existing plan, check your contract end date and early-termination fee — most ETFs are $50–$200, and you can switch penalty-free within 14 days of your contract end.
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Compare Plans
Shop rates from Weslaco’s providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,500 kWh, larger homes with year-round AC 2,000+ kWh. If you’re on an old plan or rolled onto a variable rate after your contract expired, switching could save $30–$65 per month.
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Sign Up
Enroll online or by phone. You’ll need your service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new provider files a switch request with ERCOT and AEP Texas, and service transfers on your next meter-read date — typically 1–3 business days. No one visits your home and the lights stay on the entire time.
Winter Texan? Plan Your Electricity Around Your Season
If you’re a seasonal resident arriving in Weslaco for the winter, look for month-to-month or short-term plans with no early cancellation fee. Locking into a 12-month fixed contract means paying an ETF when you head back north in April or May. Several providers offer flexible plans designed for exactly this situation — you get competitive rates without the commitment penalty. Start your service at least 5 business days before you arrive to ensure the power is on when you pull in.
Weslaco Electricity: Your Questions Answered
Got questions about Weslaco’s electricity market? Our RGV-focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, and everything you need to know about powering your home in the Rio Grande Valley.
Who is my electricity provider in Weslaco?
Two companies. AEP Texas Central owns the power lines and meters in Weslaco and fixes outages, while you buy the electricity itself from a retail provider you choose.
Does my electricity rate in Weslaco depend on how much I use?
Yes, the average Weslaco plan we list costs 13.54¢/kWh at 500 kWh a month, 12.3¢ at 1,000 kWh and 12.24¢ at 2,000 kWh. Texas prices include AEP Texas Central's delivery charges, and its $3.24 monthly charge weighs more on a small bill, so compare plans at the usage on your own bill.
Source: Texas PUC
What are the cheapest electricity companies in Weslaco?
Ranchero Power, Southern Federal Power and Infuse Energy have the lowest prices without a bill credit we list in Weslaco today: 8.6¢, 8.6¢ and 9.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Weslaco?
About $86 on the cheapest Weslaco plan we list without a bill credit, at 8.6¢/kWh, or $123 at the Weslaco average of 12.3¢. Both include AEP Texas Central's delivery charges of $60.42 but not city sales tax.
Source: Texas PUC
Is there a fixed monthly charge on Weslaco electric bills?
Yes, AEP Texas Central charges Weslaco homes a fixed $3.24 a month, even if they use no electricity. It's part of delivery, so it's the same with any retail provider. Delivery also adds 5.7¢ for each kWh you use.
Source: Texas PUC
What local taxes are on a Weslaco electric bill?
Weslaco adds its 2% city sales tax to residential electric bills; the 6.25% state sales tax does not apply. That adds about $1.72 to an $86 bill for 1,000 kWh on the cheapest Weslaco plan we list today without a bill credit.
Source: Texas Comptroller, October 2026
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Weslaco is in the Rio Grande Valley, served by AEP Texas. Compare rates across the Valley:
