Cheapest Electricity in San Carlos, TX

Neighborhoods in San Carlos

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

Current AEP Texas Rates in San Carlos

Plans shown for ZIP 78539. 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
Chariot Energy GridSaver 12 100% Renewable	20.6¢	7.7¢	13.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy PTC Infusion Flex 26% Renewable	11.8¢	11¢	10.6¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc Variable Advantage 6% Renewable	12.3¢	11.4¢	11¢	1 mo	Enroll →
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 →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 13 35% Renewable	12.8¢	12.4¢	12.3¢	13 mo	Enroll →
Gexa Energy Gexa Eco Choice 12 100% 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 →
Companion Energy Companion + Perks 12 30% 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 →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes 12 26% Renewable	13.8¢	13.1¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Straight Forward 14 25% Renewable	13.9¢	13.1¢	12.7¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 24 6% Renewable	13.4¢	13.1¢	12.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 14 35% Renewable	14.1¢	13.2¢	12.8¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 14 35% Renewable	13.5¢	13.2¢	13.1¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 3 100% Renewable	13.2¢	13.3¢	13.4¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-12 26% Renewable	13.6¢	13.3¢	13.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 6 35% Renewable	13.7¢	13.3¢	13.2¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 6% Renewable	14.3¢	13.4¢	13¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 12 100% Renewable	13.4¢	13.5¢	13.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 24 26% Renewable	14.5¢	13.6¢	13.2¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 24 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	13.9¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 24 100% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 9 29% Renewable	14¢	13.7¢	13.6¢	9 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Sure Value 36 3% Renewable	17.5¢	14¢	15.2¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Base Power Base Energy 36 100% Renewable	14.5¢	14.2¢	14¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Saver 24 24% 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 →
Octopus Energy Octo Green 12 100% Renewable	14.7¢	14.4¢	14.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Value Edge 12 3% Renewable	20.9¢	14.5¢	19.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 24 100% Renewable	15.6¢	14.7¢	14.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Free Nights 12 35% Renewable	15.12¢	14.79¢	14.63¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Basics PTC - 60 31% Renewable	15.2¢	14.9¢	14.7¢	60 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power On 18 15% Renewable	15.7¢	14.9¢	14.4¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 14 35% Renewable	15.5¢	15.2¢	15.1¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice 100% Renewable	16.2¢	15.4¢	15¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 48 - $75 credit on your first bill! 25% Renewable	15.7¢	15.4¢	15.2¢	48 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 36 24% Renewable	16.4¢	15.6¢	15.1¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Nec Co-op Energy Residential Electricity... Plain and simple. 17% Renewable	17.4¢	16.3¢	15.8¢	Variable	Enroll →
True Power True Value 24 -dnu 15% Renewable	18.6¢	17.1¢	16.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Payless Power PTC 6 Month - Prepaid 26% Renewable	17.7¢	17.4¢	17.2¢	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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78539 — Downtown 78541 — North San Carlos 78542 — West San Carlos 78501 — East San Carlos 78504 — South San Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions — San Carlos Electricity

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

The lowest current rate in San Carlos is Chariot Energy — GridSaver 12 at 7.7¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 12 mo term. At 500 kWh the rate is 20.6¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 13.8¢/kWh. Rates are updated daily from the Texas Power to Choose database.

Who delivers electricity in San Carlos, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving San Carlos 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 San Carlos via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.7¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in San Carlos?

Yes — San Carlos is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so you're free to choose from 41 competing providers with rates starting as low as 7.7¢/kWh. Top options today include Chariot Energy, Infuse Energy, Southern Federal Power Llc. 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 Carlos?

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

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

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