AEP Texas · Brownsville, TX

Cheapest Electricity in Brownsville, TX

Live electricity rates for Brownsville, Texas — served by AEP Texas. Compare 16 providers and enroll online in minutes.

Rates live as of August 4, 2026 · Updated hourly

12.49¢
Lowest Rate (1k kWh)
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14.0¢
Avg Rate (1k kWh)
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16
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Current AEP Texas Rates in Brownsville

Plans shown for ZIP 78520. All rates ¢/kWh — all-in price including energy and AEP Texas per-kWh delivery charges. Small monthly fixed fees are billed separately.

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Promo rates assume you qualify for every rebate, every month.
Provider / Plan 500 kWh 1,000 kWh ★ 2,000 kWh Term Action
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
100% renewablePROMO
$125 rebate at 1,000+ kWh — this rate only in months you use 1,000+.
19.9¢ 7.1¢
~$154/mo
13.200000000000001¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
Renewable content: 26%
PROMO
$125 rebate at 1,000+ kWh — this rate only in months you use 1,000+.
19.9¢ 7.1¢
~$154/mo
13.200000000000001¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Renewable content: 0%
PROMO
$125 rebate at 1,000+ kWh — this rate only in months you use 1,000+.
20.3¢ 7.5¢
~$158/mo
13.600000000000001¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: TOS · YRAC · EFL
AP Gas & Electric
Clear Rate 11
Renewable content: 5%
12.8¢ 12.5¢
~$125/mo
12.3¢ 11 months Enroll →
Docs: TOS · YRAC · EFL
Energy Texas
Come & Take It 12
100% renewable
12.5¢ 12.7¢
~$127/mo
12.7492¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
BKV Energy
Verbena 11
Renewable content: 29%
13.0¢ 12.7¢
~$127/mo
12.5¢ 11 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Atlantex Power
Luminous
Renewable content: 23%
13.1¢ 12.7¢
~$127/mo
12.579199999999998¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Good Charlie
GoodEnergy 12
Renewable content: 21%
13.7¢ 12.8¢
~$128/mo
12.4¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
Renewable content: 0%
13.4¢ 13.1¢
~$130/mo
12.9¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Rhythm Energy
Simply Select 6
100% renewable
13.4¢ 13.1¢
~$131/mo
12.9492¢ 6 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Chariot Energy
Solarize 12
100% renewable
13.5¢ 13.2¢
~$131/mo
13¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Discount Power
Essential Saver 12
Renewable content: 12%
13.9¢ 13.6¢
~$136/mo
13.4¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Cirro Energy
Simple Advantage 12
Renewable content: 12%
14.0¢ 13.7¢
~$137/mo
13.5¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Veteran Energy
Valor 12
Renewable content: 0%
PROMO
$50 rebate at 1,000+ kWh — this rate only in months you use 1,000+.
19.2¢ 13.9¢
~$172/mo
16.2¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: TOS · YRAC · EFL
Direct Energy Residential
Live Brighter Lite 12
Renewable content: 12%
14.8¢ 14.5¢
~$148/mo
14.799999999999999¢ 12 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC
Reliant Energy
Reliant Pure Power 24 plan
Renewable content: 12%
15.7¢ 14.9¢
~$148/mo
14.399999999999999¢ 24 months Enroll →
Docs: EFL · TOS · YRAC

★ 1,000 kWh is the Texas standard usage benchmark. All-in rates include energy + per-kWh delivery charges. Small monthly fixed fees (~$3–9/mo) are billed separately.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Brownsville Electricity

What does 100% renewable mean?
100% renewable plans match your usage with renewable energy credits (RECs) — your home still receives standard grid power.
What is the cheapest electricity plan in Brownsville, TX?
The lowest current rate in Brownsville is AP Gas & Electric — Clear Rate 11 at 12.49¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 11 months term. At 500 kWh the rate is 12.81¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 12.34¢/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 16 REPs compete for customers in Brownsville via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 14.0¢/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 16 competing providers with rates starting as low as 12.49¢/kWh. Top options today include AP Gas & Electric, Energy Texas, BKV 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.
How current are these rates?
Rates refresh hourly from licensed Texas electricity providers. Our data pipeline fetches the latest plans directly from PowerHQ at :15 past each hour, so prices you see are never more than an hour old.