Cheapest Electricity in Hidalgo, TX

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Current AEP Texas Rates in Hidalgo

Plans shown for ZIP 78557. 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
Txu Energy Smart 1000 Select 12 3% Renewable	22.9¢	10.9¢	15.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Veteran Energy Basic 12 3% Renewable	12.5¢	12.2¢	12¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Express Energy Speedy 12 3% 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 →
Gexa Energy Gexa Eco Choice 12 100% 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 →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 10 23% Renewable	12.9¢	12.5¢	12.4¢	10 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Sustainable Living 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 →
Tara Energy Sustainable Home Bundle - 6 31% Renewable	13.3¢	12.6¢	12.2¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 24 24% Renewable	13.1¢	12.7¢	12.6¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Confident Renter 12 25% Renewable	13¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 36 15% Renewable	13.1¢	12.7¢	12.6¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 12 100% Renewable	12.6¢	12.7¢	12.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 12 100% Renewable	12.6¢	12.7¢	12.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc Simple Switch 6 24% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 18 6% Renewable	13.3¢	13¢	12.8¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Better Rate - 12 6% Renewable	14.2¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 24 25% Renewable	14.2¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Texas Instant 12 37% Renewable	27¢	13.5¢	13.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 24 35% Renewable	14.5¢	13.6¢	13.2¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion Flex 24% Renewable	14.3¢	13.7¢	13.5¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Liberty Bell Flex 24% Renewable	14.4¢	13.7¢	13.4¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 14 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.7¢	13.4¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 14 29% Renewable	14.2¢	13.8¢	13.7¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 15 37% Renewable	14.2¢	13.8¢	13.7¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-24 25% Renewable	14.1¢	13.8¢	13.6¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 36 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.9¢	13.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Saver 12 24% Renewable	14.3¢	13.9¢	13.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 12 24% Renewable	14.4¢	14¢	13.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Sure Value 36 3% Renewable	17.5¢	14¢	15.2¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 12 100% Renewable	15¢	14.1¢	13.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Base Power Base Energy 36 100% Renewable	14.5¢	14.2¢	14¢	36 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 →
Octopus Energy OctopusFlex 100% Renewable	14.9¢	14.5¢	14.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 23% Renewable	15.3¢	14.9¢	14.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc SmartGreen 12 $200 Bill Credit 100% Renewable	15.9¢	15.1¢	14.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Fixed Prime - 48 6% Renewable	16.2¢	15.3¢	14.9¢	48 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Basics PTC - 36 31% Renewable	15.8¢	15.5¢	15.3¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 36 24% Renewable	16.4¢	15.6¢	15.1¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Choice 100% Renewable	17¢	16.2¢	15.8¢	36 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.

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78557 — Downtown 78501 — North Hidalgo 78539 — West Hidalgo 78577 — East Hidalgo 78541 — South Hidalgo

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hidalgo Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in Hidalgo, TX?

The lowest current rate in Hidalgo is Txu Energy — Smart 1000 Select 12 at 10.9¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 12 mo term. At 500 kWh the rate is 22.9¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 15.6¢/kWh. Rates are sourced daily from licensed Texas REP plan data.

Who delivers electricity in Hidalgo, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving Hidalgo 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 45 REPs compete for customers in Hidalgo via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.8¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in Hidalgo?

Yes — Hidalgo is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so you're free to choose from 45 competing providers with rates starting as low as 10.9¢/kWh. Top options today include Txu Energy, Veteran Energy, Express 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 Hidalgo?

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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo — it does not change when you switch providers.

Who do I call for a power outage in Hidalgo?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508 to report a power outage in Hidalgo. 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.