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Cheapest Electricity Plans in ZIP Code 78042, Texas

Live electricity rates for ZIP code 78042 in the AEP Texas service area. 45 providers available — compare and enroll online in minutes.

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Current Rates in ZIP Code 78042

All rates in ¢/kWh. TDSP delivery fee from AEP Texas billed separately on your monthly statement.

Provider / Plan 500 kWh 1,000 kWh ★ 2,000 kWh Term Action
Txu Energy
Smart 1000 Select 12
3% Renewable
 22.9¢ 10.9¢ 15.6¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12
100% Renewable
 24¢ 11.2¢ 17.3¢ 12 mo Enroll →
True Power
True Value 12
15% Renewable
 12.5¢ 12.1¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Express Energy
Speedy 12
3% Renewable
 12.5¢ 12.2¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Veteran Energy
Basic 12
3% Renewable
 12.5¢ 12.2¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Power Saver 12
30% Renewable
 12.7¢ 12.3¢ 12.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Budget Power
No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
 12.7¢ 12.3¢ 12.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
 12.7¢ 12.3¢ 12.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12
30% Renewable
 12.7¢ 12.3¢ 12.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Ae Texas
Smart Secure 10
23% Renewable
 12.9¢ 12.5¢ 12.4¢ 10 mo Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc
SoFed Free Energy Lunch - 12
6% Renewable
 12.8¢ 12.5¢ 12.3¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Just Energy
Sustainable Days Bundle - 6
31% Renewable
 13.3¢ 12.6¢ 12.2¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 6
31% Renewable
 13.3¢ 12.6¢ 12.2¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 36
100% Renewable
 14¢ 12.6¢ 12¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Amigo Energy
Sustainable Simply Days - 6
31% Renewable
 13.3¢ 12.6¢ 12.2¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Energy Texas
No Bull 12
100% Renewable
 12.6¢ 12.7¢ 12.8¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc
GoodEnergy 12
25% Renewable
 13.7¢ 12.8¢ 12.4¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc
Simple Switch 6
24% Renewable
 13.1¢ 12.8¢ 12.6¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc
Choose 6
37% Renewable
 13.3¢ 12.9¢ 12.8¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc
TrueClassic 18
6% Renewable
 13.3¢ 13¢ 12.8¢ 18 mo Enroll →
Bkv Energy
Daisy 12
29% Renewable
 13.5¢ 13.2¢ 13¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Abundance Energy
Clean Energy 12
100% Renewable
 14.1¢ 13.3¢ 12.9¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc
Champ Saver-12
25% Renewable
 13.7¢ 13.4¢ 13.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc
SFE RewardsPlus - 24
35% Renewable
 14.5¢ 13.6¢ 13.2¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Think Energy
Think Clean 24 with Smart Thermostat
100% Renewable
 13.6¢ 13.7¢ 13.8¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Rhythm
Digital Choice 36
100% Renewable
 13.6¢ 13.7¢ 13.8¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc
Stars and Stripes Flex
24% Renewable
 14.5¢ 13.7¢ 13.4¢ 1 mo Enroll →
Cleansky Energy
Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special
100% Renewable
 14¢ 13.7¢ 13.5¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc
Choose 15
37% Renewable
 14.2¢ 13.8¢ 13.7¢ 15 mo Enroll →
Infuse Energy
PTC Green Infusion Flex
100% Renewable
 14.7¢ 13.8¢ 13.4¢ 1 mo Enroll →
Base Power
Base Energy 36
100% Renewable
 14.5¢ 14.2¢ 14¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Discount Power
Saver 24
22% Renewable
 14.7¢ 14.3¢ 14.2¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc
Bright Start 36 - $25 credit on your first bill!
24% Renewable
 14.7¢ 14.4¢ 14.2¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Ranchero Power
Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 18
6% Renewable
 15.2¢ 14.4¢ 13.9¢ 18 mo Enroll →
Atlantex Power
Luminous 10
23% Renewable
 14.9¢ 14.5¢ 14.4¢ 10 mo Enroll →
Cirro Energy
Smart Simple 36
24% Renewable
 15¢ 14.6¢ 14.5¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Reliant
Reliant Power On 18
15% Renewable
 15.7¢ 14.9¢ 14.4¢ 18 mo Enroll →
Direct Energy
Autopay Texas 12
24% Renewable
 15.7¢ 14.9¢ 14.4¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc
Octo Simple 24
100% Renewable
 15.4¢ 15.1¢ 14.9¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc
SmartGreen 12 $200 Bill Credit
100% Renewable
 15.9¢ 15.1¢ 14.7¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice
100% Renewable
 16.2¢ 15.4¢ 15¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp
Simple Green 12
100% Renewable
 16.2¢ 15.7¢ 15.4¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Pronto Power
Summer 2026
26% Renewable
 16.5¢ 16.5¢ 16.5¢ 2 mo Enroll →
Nec Co-op Energy
Residential Electricity... Plain and simple.
15% Renewable
 17.9¢ 16.8¢ 16.3¢ Variable Enroll →
Payless Power
PTC 12 Month - Prepaid
26% Renewable
 17.7¢ 17.4¢ 17.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →

★ 1,000 kWh is the Texas standard usage benchmark. Rates include energy charge; TDSP delivery fees billed separately.

About ZIP Code 78042

ZIP code 78042 is part of the AEP Texas electric delivery territory in Texas's deregulated electricity market. Residents and businesses in this area can freely choose their Retail Electric Provider (REP) from dozens of competing companies. Your AEP Texas delivery charges stay the same regardless of which REP you select.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 78042

What is the cheapest electricity rate in ZIP code 78042?
The lowest available plan in ZIP 78042 today is Txu Energy — Smart 1000 Select 12 at 10.9¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage. At 500 kWh usage the rate is 22.9¢/kWh and at 2,000 kWh it is 15.6¢/kWh. Rates are pulled live from licensed Texas REP plan data.
Who delivers electricity in ZIP code 78042?
ZIP code 78042 is served by AEP Texas (Central & North). AEP Texas owns and maintains the local power lines and is responsible for restoring service during outages. Your energy rate is set by the Retail Electric Provider (REP) you choose — AEP Texas charges are fixed delivery fees on your bill.
How do I switch electricity providers in ZIP code 78042?
Choose a plan in the table above and click "Enroll →". The entire process takes about 5 minutes online. Your AEP Texas delivery service continues uninterrupted during the switch. If you are currently under contract, check your cancellation fee before switching — most REPs charge $50–$300 for early termination.