Cheapest Electricity in Rio Grande City, TX

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Current AEP Texas Rates in Rio Grande City

Plans shown for ZIP 78582. 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
Express Energy Flash Value 12 3% Renewable	19.8¢	6.9¢	13¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas The Lone Saver Plus 12 100% Renewable	20.1¢	7.8¢	14.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Rhythm Max Saver 12 100% Renewable	20.1¢	7.8¢	14.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Power Perks - 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 →
Octopus Energy Octopus Lite 12 100% Renewable	24¢	11.2¢	17.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Veteran Energy Basic 12 3% Renewable	12.5¢	12.2¢	12¢	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 →
Companion Energy Companion + Perks 12 30% Renewable	12.7¢	12.3¢	12.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Free Energy Lunch - 12 6% Renewable	12.8¢	12.5¢	12.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 10 23% Renewable	12.9¢	12.5¢	12.4¢	10 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 24 15% Renewable	12.9¢	12.6¢	12.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 24 24% Renewable	13.1¢	12.7¢	12.6¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 12 25% Renewable	13.7¢	12.8¢	12.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc Simple Switch 6 24% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 12 35% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 18 6% Renewable	13.3¢	13¢	12.8¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Clean Energy 12 100% Renewable	14.1¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes 36 24% Renewable	14¢	13.3¢	12.9¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 12 37% Renewable	13.8¢	13.4¢	13.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Texas Instant 12 37% Renewable	27¢	13.5¢	13.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 14 100% Renewable	14.2¢	13.7¢	13.4¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 24 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	14¢	13.7¢	13.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-24 25% Renewable	14.1¢	13.8¢	13.6¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion Green Flex 100% Renewable	14.4¢	13.8¢	13.6¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 14 29% Renewable	14.2¢	13.8¢	13.7¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Chariot Energy Chariot Freedom 100% Renewable	14.3¢	13.9¢	13.8¢	Variable	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 12 24% Renewable	14.4¢	14¢	13.9¢	12 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 →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 18 6% Renewable	15.2¢	14.4¢	13.9¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 24 100% Renewable	15.6¢	14.7¢	14.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 23% Renewable	15.3¢	14.9¢	14.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power On 24 Plan 24% Renewable	16.1¢	15.3¢	14.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 24 24% Renewable	16.2¢	15.4¢	14.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Basics PTC - 24 31% Renewable	15.8¢	15.5¢	15.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Tara Energy Basics PTC - 36 31% Renewable	15.8¢	15.5¢	15.3¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc SmartGreen 24 $200 Bill Credit 100% Renewable	16.5¢	15.7¢	15.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Simple Green 12 100% Renewable	16.2¢	15.7¢	15.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Choice 100% Renewable	17¢	16.2¢	15.8¢	36 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 →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Rio Grande City Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in Rio Grande City, TX?

The lowest current rate in Rio Grande City is Express Energy — Flash Value 12 at 6.9¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 12 mo term. At 500 kWh the rate is 19.8¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 13¢/kWh. Rates are sourced daily from licensed Texas REP plan data.

Who delivers electricity in Rio Grande City, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in Rio Grande City?

Yes — Rio Grande City is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so you're free to choose from 45 competing providers with rates starting as low as 6.9¢/kWh. Top options today include Express Energy, Energy Texas, Rhythm. 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 Rio Grande City?

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 Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City — it does not change when you switch providers.

Who do I call for a power outage in Rio Grande City?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508 to report a power outage in Rio Grande City. 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.