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McAllen electricity rates

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As of Oct 9, 2026, the fixed-rate electricity plan with the lowest estimated annual cost in McAllen (AEP Texas Central territory) for a home averaging 1,500 kWh a month is SimpleSaver 12 from AP Gas & Electric (TX), at about $1,866 a year (12-month term, 6.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh). Our default ranking has 121 plans from 40 providers (fixed-rate, 6 months or longer, duplicate listings removed); their median price at 1,000 kWh is 12.5¢. Source: PowerToChoose (PUCT), TDU delivery charges included; annual cost on a seasonal usage profile.

Lowest estimated annual cost by monthly usage in McAllen (AEP Texas Central territory)

Monthly averagePlanTermEst. per year≈ per month
500 kWhNo Bull 12 Energy Texas12 mo$666$56
1,000 kWhTrue Value 12 True Power12 mo$1,323$110
1,500 kWhSimpleSaver 12 AP Gas & Electric (TX)12 mo$1,866$156
2,000 kWhTrue Value 12 True Power12 mo$2,616$218

⚠ The lowest advertised 1,000 kWh price here is SimpleSaver 12 from AP Gas & Electric (TX) at 6.3¢/kWh, but for a home averaging 1,000 kWh it ranks #114 of 121 on estimated annual cost (about $1,756/yr vs $1,323/yr for #1) — its bill credit is missed in low-usage months. Why?

Estimates from Power to Choose prices incl. delivery charges, excl. taxes; seasonal usage (more in summer). Not offers — check the EFL.

ℹ Utility boundaries follow addresses, not city limits: some homes in or near McAllen are served by an electric co-op or a city utility where you cannot choose a provider. Check the utility (TDU/TDSP) printed on your bill or look up your ZIP code.

Most of McAllen is served by AEP Texas Central, which delivers the power and handles outages. You choose the retail provider and plan below; the delivery charge is the same whichever you pick.

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Monthly usage
kWh
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Usage we priced: 18,000 kWh/yr Plan data: PowerToChoose ·
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1
AP Gas & Electric (TX)
SimpleSaver 12
12 mo 6.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable Bill credit 👁 0 · 🤖 23 Cancel fee: $150
$1,866/yr
≈ $156/mo avg
2
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12
12 mo 6.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable Bill credit 👁 0 · 🤖 26 Cancel fee: $15 × months left (up to $180)
$1,886/yr
≈ $157/mo avg
3
Spark Energy
Sure Saver 12
12 mo 7.6¢ at 1,000 kWh 37% renewable Bill credit 👁 0 · 🤖 25 Cancel fee: $100
$1,942/yr
≈ $162/mo avg
4
Express Energy
Flash Value 12
12 mo 6.8¢ at 1,000 kWh 3% renewable Bill credit 👁 0 · 🤖 24 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$1,956/yr
≈ $163/mo avg
5
True Power
True Value 12
12 mo 11.0¢ at 1,000 kWh 15% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 29 Cancel fee: $300
$1,968/yr
≈ $164/mo avg
6
Express Energy
Speedy 12
12 mo 11.2¢ at 1,000 kWh 3% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 28 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$1,992/yr
≈ $166/mo avg
7
Veteran Energy
Basic 12
12 mo 11.2¢ at 1,000 kWh 3% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 22 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$1,992/yr
≈ $166/mo avg
8
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Choice 12
12 mo 11.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 25 Cancel fee: $150
$2,022/yr
≈ $168/mo avg
9
Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12
12 mo 11.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 23 Cancel fee: $150
$2,022/yr
≈ $168/mo avg
10
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Power Saver 12
12 mo 11.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 25 Cancel fee: $150
$2,022/yr
≈ $168/mo avg
11
Energy Texas
No Bull 12
12 mo 11.2¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 24 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$2,028/yr
≈ $169/mo avg
12
Rhythm
Digital Choice 12
12 mo 11.2¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 22 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$2,028/yr
≈ $169/mo avg
13
True Power
True Value 24
24 mo 11.6¢ at 1,000 kWh 15% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 29 Cancel fee: $300
$2,064/yr
≈ $172/mo avg
14
Revolution Energy
Stars and Stripes 12
12 mo 11.8¢ at 1,000 kWh 24% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 27 Cancel fee: $200
$2,076/yr
≈ $173/mo avg
15
Infuse Energy
Essential Infusion 12
12 mo 11.8¢ at 1,000 kWh 24% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 24 Cancel fee: $200
$2,088/yr
≈ $174/mo avg
16
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Choice 8
8 mo 10.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 23 Cancel fee: $150
$2,091/yr
≈ $174/mo avg
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,400/yr
17
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Power Saver 8
8 mo 10.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 25 Cancel fee: $150
$2,091/yr
≈ $174/mo avg
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,400/yr
18
Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 8
8 mo 10.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 26 Cancel fee: $150
$2,091/yr
≈ $174/mo avg
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,400/yr
19
Ranchero Power
Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12
12 mo 11.9¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 22 Cancel fee: $179
$2,094/yr
≈ $174/mo avg
20
Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 12
12 mo 11.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 20 Cancel fee: $150
$2,094/yr
≈ $174/mo avg
21
AE Texas
Smart Secure 9
10 mo 11.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 23% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 29 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $200)
$2,095/yr
≈ $175/mo avg
↻ Renew after 10 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,254/yr
22
True Power
True Value 36
36 mo 11.8¢ at 1,000 kWh 15% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 26 Cancel fee: $300
$2,100/yr
≈ $175/mo avg
23
AP Gas & Electric (TX)
TrueClassic 12
12 mo 11.8¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 26 Cancel fee: $150
$2,100/yr
≈ $175/mo avg
24
SFE Energy Texas
SFE RewardsPlus 12
12 mo 11.8¢ at 1,000 kWh 23% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 27 Cancel fee: $175
$2,100/yr
≈ $175/mo avg
25
SFE Energy Texas
SFE BrightRewards 10
10 mo 11.5¢ at 1,000 kWh 23% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 24 Cancel fee: $175
$2,109/yr
≈ $176/mo avg
↻ Renew after 10 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,268/yr

121 plans ranked. Variable, prepaid, time-of-use and under-6-month plans are hidden unless you tick them — their price can change, depends on when you use power, or ends long before the year does. Estimates include TDU delivery charges as published on PowerToChoose; taxes and city fees are not included. Always read the EFL before you sign.

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Frequently asked questions

Which utility do I have?

It is printed on your bill as the TDU or TDSP — the company you call for outages. Dallas–Fort Worth is mostly Oncor, Houston is CenterPoint, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley are AEP Texas Central. Austin and San Antonio have city utilities and no plan choice.

Why is a plan that is cheapest at 1,000 kWh not first?

Many of those plans give a bill credit only at 1,000 kWh or more. In months below the threshold the credit disappears. We price each month separately, so a plan that loses its credit in spring and fall can cost more over the year.

Are taxes included?

No. Prices include the utility's delivery charges as listed on PowerToChoose; sales tax and city fees vary by address and add a few percent to every plan alike.

TexasHomeBills™ — Texas electricity plans ranked by what they really cost you.
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