Cheapest Electricity in South Padre Island, TX

Neighborhoods in South Padre Island

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

Current AEP Texas Rates in South Padre Island

Plans shown for ZIP 78597. 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 →
Revolution Energy Llc Liberty Bell Green Flex 100% Renewable	11.7¢	11.1¢	10.8¢	1 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Octopus Lite 12 100% Renewable	24¢	11.2¢	17.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Sustainable Simply Days - 12 31% Renewable	12.5¢	11.8¢	11.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Smart Choice - 12 31% Renewable	24.9¢	12.1¢	18.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Tara Energy Value Choice - 12 31% Renewable	24.9¢	12.1¢	18.1¢	12 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 →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 12 6% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 12 35% Renewable	13.1¢	12.8¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Free Energy Lunch - 12 6% Renewable	13.2¢	12.9¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 24 35% Renewable	13.4¢	13¢	12.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Straight Forward 14 25% Renewable	13.9¢	13.1¢	12.7¢	14 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 14 35% Renewable	13.5¢	13.2¢	13.1¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	13.8¢	13.5¢	13.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 36 26% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Free Weekends-24 26% 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 →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 24 26% Renewable	14.5¢	13.6¢	13.2¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 15 35% Renewable	14.1¢	13.7¢	13.6¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 24 with Smart Thermostat 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.7¢	13.8¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 24 29% Renewable	14.1¢	13.8¢	13.6¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Saver 12 24% Renewable	14.3¢	13.9¢	13.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas No Bull 36 100% Renewable	13.8¢	14¢	14.1¢	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 →
Rhythm Digital Choice 36 100% Renewable	13.8¢	14¢	14.1¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 24 - $25 credit on your first bill! 25% Renewable	14.5¢	14.1¢	14¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Base Power Base Energy 36 100% Renewable	14.5¢	14.2¢	14¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 24 24% Renewable	14.8¢	14.4¢	14.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Value Edge 12 3% Renewable	20.9¢	14.5¢	19.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Free Nights 12 35% Renewable	15.12¢	14.79¢	14.63¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 14 35% Renewable	15.5¢	15.2¢	15.1¢	15 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 →
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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78597 — Downtown 78578 — North South 78566 — West South 78520 — East South 78521 — South South

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Frequently Asked Questions — South Padre Island Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in South Padre Island, TX?

The lowest current rate in South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island, Texas?

AEP Texas (AEP Texas (Central & North)) owns and maintains the power lines serving South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island via AEP Texas's grid, with an average rate of 13.6¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.

Can I switch electricity providers in South Padre Island?

Yes — South Padre Island 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, Revolution Energy Llc, Octopus 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 South Padre Island?

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 South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island — it does not change when you switch providers.

Who do I call for a power outage in South Padre Island?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508 to report a power outage in South Padre Island. 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.