AEP Texas · ZIP 78417

Cheapest Electricity Plans in Corpus Christi — Hillcrest (ZIP 78417), Texas

Live electricity rates for ZIP code 78417 in the AEP Texas service area. 45 providers available — compare and enroll online in minutes.

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Current Rates in ZIP Code 78417

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
Tara Energy Value Choice - 12 31% Renewable	22.5¢	9.7¢	15.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Smart 1000 Select 12 3% Renewable	22.9¢	10.9¢	15.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 12 6% Renewable	12.5¢	12.2¢	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 →
Constellation Newenergy Inc 12 Month Usage Bill Credit 24% Renewable	16.1¢	12.3¢	13.1¢	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 →
True Power True Value 24 15% Renewable	12.9¢	12.6¢	12.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 36 24% Renewable	13.2¢	12.8¢	12.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 12 25% Renewable	13.7¢	12.8¢	12.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Choose 6 37% Renewable	13.3¢	12.9¢	12.8¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 36 23% Renewable	13.3¢	12.9¢	12.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 12 with Smart Thermostat Connected 100% Renewable	13¢	13.1¢	13.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 24 100% Renewable	13.1¢	13.2¢	13.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 6 37% Renewable	13.6¢	13.2¢	13.1¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 14 35% Renewable	14.1¢	13.2¢	12.8¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Clean Energy 12 100% Renewable	14.1¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 6 24% Renewable	13.8¢	13.3¢	13¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Better Rate - 12 6% Renewable	14.2¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 13 29% Renewable	13.7¢	13.3¢	13.2¢	13 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-12 25% Renewable	13.7¢	13.4¢	13.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 36 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.7¢	13.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 24 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	14¢	13.7¢	13.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes Green Flex 100% Renewable	14.6¢	13.8¢	13.5¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Chariot Energy Chariot Freedom 100% Renewable	14.3¢	13.9¢	13.8¢	Variable	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Smart & Fixed - 36 6% Renewable	14.9¢	14¢	13.6¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Sure Value 36 3% Renewable	17.5¢	14¢	15.2¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Base Power Base Energy 36 100% Renewable	14.5¢	14.2¢	14¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Saver 36 22% Renewable	14.8¢	14.4¢	14.3¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy OctopusFlex 100% Renewable	14.9¢	14.5¢	14.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 36 24% Renewable	15¢	14.6¢	14.5¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 12 24% Renewable	15.7¢	14.9¢	14.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 23% Renewable	15.3¢	14.9¢	14.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 24 100% Renewable	15.4¢	15.1¢	14.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Basics PTC - 36 31% Renewable	15.8¢	15.5¢	15.3¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Basics PTC - 24 31% Renewable	15.8¢	15.5¢	15.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc SmartGreen 24 $200 Bill Credit 100% Renewable	16.5¢	15.7¢	15.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Choice 100% Renewable	16.6¢	15.8¢	15.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 60 - $75 credit on your first bill! 24% Renewable	16.7¢	16.4¢	16.2¢	60 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 6 Month - Prepaid 26% Renewable	17.9¢	17.6¢	17.4¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power On Flex plan 24% Renewable	18.7¢	17.9¢	17.5¢	Variable	Enroll →

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

About ZIP Code 78417 — Corpus Christi — Hillcrest

ZIP code 78417 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 78417

What is the cheapest electricity rate in ZIP code 78417?

The lowest available plan in ZIP 78417 today is Tara Energy — Value Choice - 12 at 9.7¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage. At 500 kWh usage the rate is 22.5¢/kWh and at 2,000 kWh it is 15.7¢/kWh. Rates are pulled live from licensed Texas REP plan data.

Who delivers electricity in ZIP code 78417?

ZIP code 78417 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 78417?

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.