Cheapest Electricity in Brownsville, TX

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Current AEP Texas Rates in Brownsville

Plans shown for ZIP 78520. All rates ¢/kWh — energy charge only; AEP Texas delivery fee billed separately.

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Provider / Plan	500 kWh	1,000 kWh ★	2,000 kWh	Term	Action
Chariot Energy GridPlus 12 100% Renewable	20¢	7.1¢	13.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Power Perks - 12 31% Renewable	22.5¢	9.7¢	15.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Tara Energy Value Choice - 12 31% Renewable	22.5¢	9.7¢	15.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Smart Choice - 12 31% Renewable	22.5¢	9.7¢	15.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc Variable Advantage 6% Renewable	12.8¢	11.9¢	11.5¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes Green Flex 100% Renewable	12.8¢	12¢	11.7¢	1 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 12 15% Renewable	12.5¢	12.2¢	12¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Companion Energy Companion + Perks 12 30% Renewable	12.7¢	12.3¢	12.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Frontier Utilities Frontier Power Saver 12 30% 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 →
Budget Power No Gimmicks Green 12 100% Renewable	12.8¢	12.4¢	12.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 12 35% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 12 26% Renewable	13.7¢	12.8¢	12.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	13.2¢	12.9¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc Simple Switch 7 26% Renewable	13.2¢	12.9¢	12.7¢	7 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 12 100% Renewable	12.9¢	13¢	13.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 12 with Smart Thermostat Connected 100% Renewable	13¢	13.1¢	13.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 36 35% Renewable	13.5¢	13.1¢	13¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 6 37% Renewable	13.7¢	13.3¢	13.2¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 12 29% Renewable	13.6¢	13.3¢	13.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 36 24% Renewable	14¢	13.4¢	13.2¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 6% Renewable	14.3¢	13.4¢	13¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Clean Energy 12 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.4¢	13¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 36 6% Renewable	13.8¢	13.5¢	13.3¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-12 26% Renewable	13.9¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 14 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.7¢	13.4¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Choose 4 37% Renewable	14.1¢	13.7¢	13.6¢	4 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 36 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.7¢	13.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 12 24% Renewable	14.4¢	14¢	13.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 24 - $25 credit on your first bill! 25% Renewable	14.5¢	14.1¢	14¢	24 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 →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 12 24% Renewable	15.7¢	14.9¢	14.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Octo Simple 18 100% Renewable	15.3¢	15¢	14.8¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 35% Renewable	15.5¢	15.1¢	15¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc SmartGreen 12 $200 Bill Credit 100% Renewable	15.9¢	15.1¢	14.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Simple Savings 36 3% Renewable	15.8¢	15.3¢	15¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice 100% Renewable	16.2¢	15.4¢	15¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power on 36 Plan 24% Renewable	16.4¢	15.6¢	15.2¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Simple Value 12 3% Renewable	17.5¢	16.1¢	15.5¢	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. 17% Renewable	17.7¢	16.6¢	16.1¢	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.

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78520 — Downtown 78521 — North Brownsville 78526 — West Brownsville 78522 — East Brownsville 78523 — South Brownsville

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Frequently Asked Questions — Brownsville Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in Brownsville, TX?

The lowest current rate in Brownsville is Chariot Energy — GridPlus 12 at 7.1¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 12 mo term. At 500 kWh the rate is 20¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 13.2¢/kWh. Rates are sourced daily from licensed Texas REP plan data.

Who delivers electricity in Brownsville, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving Brownsville and is responsible for outage restoration and meter reading. Your energy rate is set by the Retail Electric Provider (REP) you choose — AEP Texas delivery charges appear as fixed fees on your bill. Currently 43 REPs compete for customers in Brownsville via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in Brownsville?

Yes — Brownsville is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so you're free to choose from 43 competing providers with rates starting as low as 7.1¢/kWh. Top options today include Chariot Energy, Amigo Energy, Tara Energy. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption. Outside a contract there is no cancellation fee; inside a contract check your ETF (typically $50–$300).

How do I read my AEP Texas electricity bill in Brownsville?

A typical bill in the AEP Texas service area has two main components: your chosen provider's energy charge (the rate you locked in at enrollment) and the AEP Texas delivery charge — a regulated fee covering poles, wires, meters, and outage response. These two charges together make up most of your monthly total. The AEP Texas delivery charge is the same regardless of which retail provider you pick.

What is the AEP Texas delivery charge for Brownsville customers?

AEP Texas charges approximately $5.25–$5.88/month plus $0.042–$0.045/kWh as a delivery charge. This regulated fee is set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and applies equally to all retail electricity providers in Brownsville — it does not change when you switch providers.

Who do I call for a power outage in Brownsville?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508 to report a power outage in Brownsville. Do not call your retail electricity provider — they do not own or operate the power lines. AEP Texas handles all outage restoration, meter issues, and new service connections regardless of which provider you chose.