Cheapest Electricity in Rio Hondo, TX

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Every ZIP code in Rio Hondo is shown below. Glowing circles have live rate data — click any dot to compare plans.

Current AEP Texas Rates in Rio Hondo

Plans shown for ZIP 78583. 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
Amigo Energy Sustainable Simply Days - 12 31% Renewable	12.5¢	11.8¢	11.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Tara Energy Value Choice - 12 31% Renewable	24.9¢	12.1¢	18.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Smart Choice - 12 31% Renewable	24.9¢	12.1¢	18.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Chariot Energy Bright Nights 12 100% Renewable	13.5¢	12.1¢	11.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 12 15% Renewable	12.6¢	12.3¢	12.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 13 35% Renewable	12.8¢	12.4¢	12.3¢	13 mo	Enroll →
Companion Energy Companion + Perks 12 30% Renewable	12.8¢	12.5¢	12.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Frontier Utilities Frontier Power Saver 12 30% Renewable	12.8¢	12.5¢	12.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Gexa Energy Gexa Eco Choice 12 100% Renewable	12.8¢	12.5¢	12.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc 12 Month Usage Bill Credit 26% Renewable	16.5¢	12.7¢	13.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 12 6% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 21 6% Renewable	13.8¢	12.9¢	12.5¢	21 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Choose 4 35% Renewable	13.4¢	13¢	12.9¢	4 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Straight Forward 14 25% Renewable	13.9¢	13.1¢	12.7¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 24 100% Renewable	13.1¢	13.2¢	13.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 24 100% Renewable	13.1¢	13.2¢	13.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 12 26% Renewable	14.3¢	13.4¢	13¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-24 26% Renewable	13.8¢	13.5¢	13.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 24 35% Renewable	14.5¢	13.6¢	13.2¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 24 100% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 36 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	14¢	13.7¢	13.5¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 9 29% Renewable	14¢	13.7¢	13.6¢	9 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 24 with Smart Thermostat 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.7¢	13.8¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 15 35% Renewable	14.1¢	13.7¢	13.6¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 3 26% Renewable	14.4¢	13.9¢	13.6¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Saver 12 24% Renewable	14.3¢	13.9¢	13.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 36 35% Renewable	14.2¢	13.9¢	13.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Base Power Base Energy 36 100% Renewable	14.5¢	14.2¢	14¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes 18 26% Renewable	14.9¢	14.2¢	13.8¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Try Us Out - 48 6% Renewable	15.2¢	14.3¢	13.9¢	48 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 36 24% Renewable	15¢	14.6¢	14.5¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy OctopusFlex 100% Renewable	15.1¢	14.8¢	14.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Simple Savings 36 3% Renewable	15.8¢	15.3¢	15¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 24 24% Renewable	16.2¢	15.4¢	14.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 35% Renewable	16.2¢	15.9¢	15.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Simple Value 12 3% Renewable	17.5¢	16.1¢	15.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Choice 100% Renewable	17¢	16.2¢	15.8¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Nec Co-op Energy Residential Electricity... Plain and simple. 17% Renewable	17.4¢	16.3¢	15.8¢	Variable	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 60 - $75 credit on your first bill! 25% Renewable	16.7¢	16.4¢	16.2¢	60 mo	Enroll →
Payless Power PTC 6 Month - Prepaid 26% Renewable	17.7¢	17.4¢	17.2¢	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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78583 — Downtown 78586 — North Rio Hondo 78550 — West Rio Hondo 78566 — East Rio Hondo 78520 — South Rio Hondo

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Frequently Asked Questions — Rio Hondo Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in Rio Hondo, TX?

The lowest current rate in Rio Hondo is Amigo Energy — Sustainable Simply Days - 12 at 11.8¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 12 mo term. At 500 kWh the rate is 12.5¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 11.4¢/kWh. Rates are updated daily from the Texas Power to Choose database.

Who delivers electricity in Rio Hondo, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving Rio Hondo 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 41 REPs compete for customers in Rio Hondo via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in Rio Hondo?

Yes — Rio Hondo is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so you're free to choose from 41 competing providers with rates starting as low as 11.8¢/kWh. Top options today include Amigo Energy, Tara Energy, Just 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 Rio Hondo?

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

Who do I call for a power outage in Rio Hondo?

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