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Best Electricity Rates in Edinburg

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Edinburg, we compare plans from provider websites, Power to Choose, and select sponsor offers. We only show True Fixed plans—no gimmicks, no free night traps, and no hidden fees.

For a list of the best Free Nights, Free Weekends, and Prepaid plans in Edinburg, follow these links: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Edinburg

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PTC
Apr 19
14 months
500 KWH
12.5¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

PTC
Apr 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.5¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Need to call for Autopay setup

⚠️ ⚠️ One of the highest cancellation fees

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

3rd
Frontier
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Frontier Power Saver 12
PTC
Apr 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢
PTC
Apr 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

5th
Gexa Energy
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Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.1¢
6th
Ranchero Power
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Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12
Company website
Apr 15
12 months
500 KWH
13.2¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
11.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

7th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.7¢
1000 KWH
12.3¢
2000 KWH
12.2¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

PTC
Apr 19
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.7¢
2000 KWH
12.6¢
Company website
Apr 17
12 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.7¢
2000 KWH
12.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

10th
AE Texas
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FIXED PRICE - SMARTER SECURE
PTC
Apr 19
14 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.7¢
2000 KWH
12.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

Showing the best available 500 / 1000 / 2000 kWh prices for the selected term range. Sources include PowerToChoose (“PTC”) and direct provider sites. We are not affiliated with PowerToChoose.org or the Public Utility Commission of Texas; these offers are shown for informational purposes only.

TDU Contact and Outage Information for Edinburg

The main ZIP codes for Edinburg are 78539, 78541, and 78542. Edinburg is served by AEP Texas Central, which is the utility company responsible for delivering electricity to your home and the company you should contact if there is an outage in your area.

Utility Service Contacts

AEP Texas Central

Visit TDU Website Open Outage Map

Support Phone

866-223-8508

Edinburg Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

2003

  • Edinburg has an interesting mix of houses and apartments. The “other” category also includes smaller multi-family properties such as duplexes, townhomes, and other small residential buildings that do not fit neatly into the main house or apartment groups. Edinburg also serves as a university city for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, so there are many students and short-term renters in the area.
  • If you are a student building credit and do not want to commit to a long contract, prepaid plans may be worth a look. They are usually more expensive, but in some situations they can still make sense because they offer flexibility and may avoid a long-term commitment. The table below shows estimated bills for True Fixed plans in your area. In many cases, prepaid plans cost around 20% more than the cheapest plans available locally.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Housing Characteristics." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles, Table DP04.

Heating Type Share

Electricity 92.6%
Gas 4.8%
Other 2.6%

Housing Mix Share

House 69.0%
Apartment 13.4%
Other 17.6%

Bill Estimator in Edinburg Using Competitive Market Rates

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Atlantex Power

Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Atlantex Power

Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Edinburg

Highest review scores among True Fixed providers currently listed for Edinburg.

Rank #1 Score 4.42/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.26/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.7¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.24/5
Branch Energy

Branch Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.21/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.7¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.21/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.4¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Do I Need to Pay a Deposit to Enroll in an Electricity Plan in Edinburg?

It depends. There are two main ways account setup is handled in the Texas electricity market:

Post-paid Plans (Credit-Based): Most of the plans listed on this page are post-paid plans. These are traditional “use now, pay later” contracts.
  • Credit Check: The provider will usually perform a soft credit check, which does not affect your credit score. 
  • Deposit Requirements: If you have decent to excellent credit, you likely will not be required to pay a deposit. However, if you have poor credit history, you may need to pay a deposit, typically between $150 and $400. 
  • Refunds: These deposits are usually refundable after a year of on-time payments or when you close your account.

Prepaid Plans (No Deposit / No Credit Check): If you want to avoid both a credit check and a deposit, prepaid plans are usually your best option.
  • How It Works: These plans do not require a deposit or a credit check. We also have a specific section on this website dedicated to prepaid electricity. 
  • The Cost: Rates for prepaid plans are usually slightly higher than post-paid plans, but the difference is often small for low-usage customers, such as those living in small apartments. 
  • Recommended Provider: Payless Power is one of the top companies offering reliable prepaid electricity plans in Texas.

Pro Tip: Deposit Waivers: In Texas, you can often get your deposit waived on a post-paid plan if you are 65 or older, a victim of family violence, or if you can provide a Letter of Credit from your previous utility company showing 12 months of on-time payments.

The Risk of Chasing the Cheapest Plans in Edinburg

here are two common risks when shopping for electricity in Edinburg.

1. Chasing the absolute cheapest rate online
This is one of the biggest mistakes shoppers make. In many cases, the cheapest rate you find on other websites, Google AI summaries, or ChatGPT may lead you to a bill credit plan.
That is a problem because bill credit plans are some of the most misleading plans in the Texas deregulated market. They can look very cheap at first, but if your monthly usage does not fall within the right range, your bill can end up much higher than expected. In some cases, people overpay by hundreds of dollars over the life of the contract, especially if they live in a small apartment or have lower usage.
That is why this page does not include gimmick plans.

2. Chasing the cheapest true fixed plan
Even when you focus only on true fixed plans, there is still another risk. On Power to Choose and on this page, we show the cheapest true fixed plans for transparency. However, some of the companies offering those lowest rates may come with billing, communication, and customer service problems. For example, they may later sell your contract to another company, communication may be poor, billing may become confusing, or customer support may be weak.

Sometimes the lowest-priced companies are able to offer those rates because they cut costs in other areas, and that can affect the overall customer experience.

For the sake of transparency, we still show those plans. But we also highlight competitive options from partner companies that have a stronger track record for service and reliability.
In many cases, the difference between the absolute cheapest plan and a stronger, more dependable company is not very large. It may be only a few dollars per month, and for many shoppers, that small extra cost is worth it for better service and fewer headaches.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Edinburg

What is the best 12-month True Fixed rate in Edinburg right now?

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Edinburg is Budget Power — No Gimmicks 14, with a rate of 12.1¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Edinburg for a studio apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Edinburg for a studio apartment with electric heating is $67.25.

What is the average electricity bill in Edinburg for a large house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Edinburg for a large house with electric heating is $199.97.

What is the average electricity bill in Edinburg for a medium house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Edinburg for a medium house with gas heating is $117.22.

How do I know if a plan I choose is a True Fixed plan in Edinburg?

If you find a plan that looks good on another provider’s website, in an online ad, or even on Power to Choose, you can still use Clear Energy Facts to double-check it.

First, download or open the plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL). Then compare it using our EFL Inspector: EFL Inspector .

This tool helps you tell whether a plan is truly fixed, a bill-credit plan, a free nights/weekends offer, or something else.

Which TDU serves Edinburg?

The primary TDU serving Edinburg is AEP Texas Central. This TDU owns and maintains local delivery poles and wires, and also manages outage restoration.

How do I confirm the correct TDU for my address in Edinburg?

Check your current electricity bill or service paperwork for the delivery utility name. If you are moving, enter your ZIP code and address during enrollment to confirm the exact TDU.