Cheapest Electricity in San Benito, TX

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Current AEP Texas Rates in San Benito

Plans shown for ZIP 78586. 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 →
Tara Energy Value 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 →
Veteran Energy Basic 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 →
Constellation Newenergy Inc 12 Month Usage Bill Credit 24% Renewable	16.1¢	12.3¢	13.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Frontier Utilities Frontier Power Saver 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 →
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 →
Chariot Energy Bright Nights 36 100% Renewable	14¢	12.6¢	12¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Sustainable Lifestyle - 6 31% Renewable	13.3¢	12.6¢	12.2¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Sustainable Days Bundle - 6 31% Renewable	13.3¢	12.6¢	12.2¢	6 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 24 15% Renewable	12.9¢	12.6¢	12.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Confident Renter 12 25% Renewable	13¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 36 24% Renewable	13.2¢	12.8¢	12.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 12 25% Renewable	13.7¢	12.8¢	12.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Choose 6 37% Renewable	13.3¢	12.9¢	12.8¢	6 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 18 24% Renewable	14.2¢	13.4¢	13.1¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 12 37% Renewable	13.8¢	13.4¢	13.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-12 25% Renewable	13.7¢	13.4¢	13.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 24 29% Renewable	13.8¢	13.5¢	13.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 12 - $25 credit on your first bill! 24% Renewable	13.9¢	13.5¢	13.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 24 35% Renewable	14.5¢	13.6¢	13.2¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy PTC Infusion Flex 24% Renewable	14.6¢	13.7¢	13.3¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 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 →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 24 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	14¢	13.7¢	13.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 12 24% Renewable	14.4¢	14¢	13.9¢	12 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 →
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 →
Octopus Energy Octo Simple 12 100% Renewable	15¢	14.7¢	14.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Simple Savings 12 3% Renewable	15.2¢	14.7¢	14.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 12 24% Renewable	15.7¢	14.9¢	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 →
Reliant Reliant Power On 24 Plan 24% Renewable	16.1¢	15.3¢	14.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice 100% Renewable	16.2¢	15.4¢	15¢	12 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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78586 — Downtown 78550 — North San Benito 78552 — West San Benito 78559 — East San Benito 78566 — South San Benito

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Frequently Asked Questions — San Benito Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in San Benito, TX?

The lowest current rate in San Benito 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 San Benito, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving San Benito 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 San Benito via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in San Benito?

Yes — San Benito 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, Tara 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 San Benito?

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 San Benito 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 San Benito — it does not change when you switch providers.

Who do I call for a power outage in San Benito?

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