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Cheapest Fixed Rate Electricity Plans in Hidalgo, TX

Fixed-rate electricity plans lock in your price per kWh for the full length of your contract — typically 6, 12, or 24 months. That means your energy charge stays exactly the same whether summer demand spikes or wholesale prices surge. For Hidalgo households on AEP Texas, a fixed-rate plan is the single best way to protect your budget from price volatility and avoid bill shock during Texas heat waves.

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Lowest Fixed Rate

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Avg Fixed Rate

Fixed Plans

Compare Fixed Electricity Rates in Hidalgo

All rates in ¢/kWh for ZIP 78557. AEP Texas delivery fee billed separately. Updated daily from licensed Texas REP data.

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 →
Just Energy Smart 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 →
Chariot Energy Bright Nights 12 100% Renewable	13.2¢	11.9¢	11.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 12 15% Renewable	12.5¢	12.1¢	12¢	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 →
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 →
Budget Power No Gimmicks Green 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 →
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 →
Rhythm Digital Choice 12 100% Renewable	12.6¢	12.7¢	12.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 12 24% Renewable	13.2¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Confident Renter 12 25% Renewable	13¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Choose 12 37% Renewable	13.5¢	13.1¢	13¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 12 with Smart Thermostat Connected 100% Renewable	13¢	13.1¢	13.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 14 35% Renewable	14.1¢	13.2¢	12.8¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 36 6% Renewable	13.6¢	13.3¢	13.1¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes 36 24% Renewable	14¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 36 25% Renewable	14.3¢	13.4¢	13¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 24 29% Renewable	13.8¢	13.5¢	13.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 36 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.7¢	13.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 14 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.7¢	13.4¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 15 37% Renewable	14.2¢	13.8¢	13.7¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Free Weekends-24 25% Renewable	14.2¢	13.9¢	13.7¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Better Rate - 36 6% Renewable	14.8¢	13.9¢	13.5¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 36 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.9¢	13.7¢	36 mo	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 →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 24 - $25 credit on your first bill! 24% 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 24 22% Renewable	14.7¢	14.3¢	14.2¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 24 24% Renewable	14.8¢	14.4¢	14.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 10 23% Renewable	14.9¢	14.5¢	14.4¢	10 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Octo Simple 12 100% Renewable	15¢	14.7¢	14.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 12 24% Renewable	15.7¢	14.9¢	14.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power On 12 Plan 24% Renewable	15.8¢	15¢	14.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc SmartGreen 9 $200 Bill Credit 100% Renewable	16.2¢	15.4¢	15¢	9 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Basics PTC - 24 31% Renewable	15.8¢	15.5¢	15.3¢	24 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 →
Payless Power PTC 6 Month - Prepaid 26% Renewable	17.9¢	17.6¢	17.4¢	6 mo	Enroll →

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

Why Choose a Fixed Rate Plan?

Fixed pricing gives you predictability. You know exactly what you'll pay per kWh the day you enroll — and that rate doesn't change until your contract ends. This is especially valuable in Hidalgo, where August temperatures routinely push electricity demand (and spot prices) to their highest levels of the year. Most fixed-rate plans also include a straightforward cancellation fee, so you can switch if a better deal appears.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest fixed-rate electricity plan in Hidalgo?

The lowest fixed-rate plan in Hidalgo today is Tara Energy — Value Choice - 12 at 9.7¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh. At 500 kWh 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.

How long do fixed-rate plans last in Texas?

Texas fixed-rate plans range from 3 months to 5 years. The most common terms are 12 and 24 months. Shorter terms give you more flexibility to re-shop; longer terms lock in today's rate for maximum price stability. If you break a fixed-rate contract early, most providers charge a cancellation fee of $50–$300.

Is a fixed rate or variable rate better for electricity in Texas?

For most Texas households, fixed-rate plans are the safer choice. Texas electricity prices can spike dramatically during extreme heat or cold — the February 2021 winter storm saw some variable rates hit $9/kWh. A fixed-rate plan eliminates that risk entirely. Variable rates may be cheaper in mild months but offer no protection against market surges.