Weslaco Electricity Rates

Electricity rates in Weslaco currently range from 6.7¢ to 19.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. That’s 38 retail providers offering everything from 6.7¢ to 19.1¢/kWh, with a market average of 12.81¢ at standard usage. All rates shown reflect current market pricing.

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Best-Value Electricity Plans in Weslaco

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 Weslaco electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Low Rate
7.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Low Rate
7.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Sure Saver 12 - 7.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
7.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
7.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
7.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.30¢
24 months Fixed Rate
7.3¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.4¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.4¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.4¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
SoFed Try Us Out Now - 3 - 10.50¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.5¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 10.50¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.5¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 6 - 10.60¢
6 months Fixed Rate
10.6¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.60¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.6¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 10.70¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.70¢
9 months Fixed Rate
10.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 5 - 10.80¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 11 - 10.90¢
11 months Fixed Rate
10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 11.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Weslaco electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

AEP Texas
Delivers Your Power
12.8¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.4 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Weslaco Utilities

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

Weslaco Electric Bills

At Weslaco’s average rate of 12.8¢/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

$121
Jan
$110
Feb
$104
Mar
$110
Apr
$136
May
$178
Jun
$215
Jul
$219
Aug
$190
Sep
$136
Oct
$110
Nov
$124
Dec

A typical Weslaco home’s bill ranges from about $104 in Mar to $219 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.

Weslaco 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 Weslaco 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

Weslaco Grid Status

As of , there are 69 customers without power in Weslaco’s Hidalgo County, Texas. This represents 0.03% of 234,290 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the AEP Texas service territory. Statewide, 361,516 Texas customers are without power across 1039 of 254 counties.

69
Customers Out
234,290
Customers Tracked
0.03%
Affected
7m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

AEP Texas
234,290 customers in Hidalgo County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

AEP Texas customers in Weslaco 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.

91°
102°Feels like 59%Humidity 9 mphWind
Weslaco and Hidalgo County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KTXW

Is there a power outage in Weslaco right now?

Yes. As of , there are 69 customers without power in Weslaco (Hidalgo County, Texas), representing 0.03% of 234,290 tracked customers.

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Weslaco Electricity Costs at Every Usage Tier

The average Weslaco home uses 1,200–1,500 kWh per month — significantly more than the national average of 1,000 kWh and above the Texas state average of 1,200 kWh. The Rio Grande Valley’s subtropical climate keeps air conditioners running nearly year-round, so choosing a plan optimized for higher usage is critical. Below are the best Weslaco plans at four common usage levels, updated daily.

Weslaco Apartments
500 kWh/month
True Value 10 - 10.60¢
$55.00/mo
estimated Weslaco monthly bill
  • True Power
  • 11¢/kWh at this usage
  • 10-month fixed rate
Average Weslaco Home
1,000 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.70¢
$67.00/mo
estimated Weslaco monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Weslaco Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Sure Saver 12 - 7.20¢
$108.00/mo
estimated Weslaco monthly bill
  • Spark Energy
  • 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Weslaco Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Bright Nights 6 - 10.60¢
$200.00/mo
estimated Weslaco monthly bill
  • Chariot Energy
  • 10¢/kWh at this usage
  • 6-month fixed rate
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Who Provides Electricity in Weslaco?

We’ve compared rates and plans from 38 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.

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

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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.

  1. 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.

  2. Compare Plans

    Shop rates from Weslaco’s 38 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.

  3. 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.

Rooftop Solar

Weslaco Solar

Weslaco gets about 5.5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 12.8¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

11,242 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,440
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.4 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 $22,525 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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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.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Weslaco right now?

The cheapest Weslaco 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 192 available plans is 12.81¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Weslaco?

Based on today’s average rate of 12.81¢/kWh, expect about $128/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 6.7¢ could bring that down to $67/month.

Who delivers electricity in Weslaco?

AEP Texas handles all electricity delivery in Weslaco — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Your choice of supplier only affects who bills you for the supply portion.

How do I switch electricity providers in Weslaco?

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.

How do I switch electricity providers in Weslaco?

Pick your new plan and sign up online or by phone — the entire process takes about five minutes. Your new REP files a “switch request” with ERCOT and AEP Texas, and the changeover happens on your next meter-read date, typically within 1–3 business days. There is no service interruption: no one visits your home, no one touches your meter (unless you’re also starting new service), and the lights stay on the entire time. If you’re leaving a current contract early, factor in any early-termination fee. The process works the same whether you’re in Weslaco, McAllen, Harlingen, or anywhere else in the AEP Texas territory across the Rio Grande Valley.