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Best Electricity Rates in Victoria

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Victoria, 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 Victoria, 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 Victoria

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1st
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 14 - AEP Texas Central
PTC
Apr 29
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

2nd
Southern Federal
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SoFed Better Rate Plus - 14
Company website
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
13.0¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

PTC
Apr 29
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

4th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
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

5th
Companion Energy
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Companion + Perks 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢
6th
Gexa Energy
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Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢
7th
Frontier
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Frontier Power Saver 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.4¢
2000 KWH
12.3¢
8th
Infuse Energy
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Essential Infusion 12 Plan
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.6¢
2000 KWH
12.4¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️ High disconnection and reconnection fees

⚠️ High cancellation fees

9th
AE Texas
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FIXED PRICE - SMARTER SECURE
PTC
Apr 29
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

Exclusive Offer
Apr 16
14 months
500 KWH
13.1¢
1000 KWH
12.8¢
2000 KWH
12.7¢

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 Victoria

The main residential ZIP codes for Victoria are 77901, 77904, 77905, and 77968. Many Victoria addresses are 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

Victoria Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1980

Victoria is one of the most humid cities in Texas and has also appeared in national top-10 humidity rankings. Its location just inland from the Gulf helps keep moisture levels high for much of the year. In Victoria, heat and humidity are the main drivers of A/C usage, so expect larger electricity bills during the hottest months, especially in summer.
The table below gives you an estimated bill based on your housing type and heating setup, which is especially useful for understanding winter bills as well.

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

Heating Type Share

Electricity 63.2%
Gas 33.6%
Other 3.2%

Housing Mix Share

House 63.1%
Apartment 16.7%
Other 20.2%

Bill Estimator in Victoria Using Competitive Market Rates

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Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Victoria

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

Rank #1 Score 4.48/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.0¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.25/5
Branch Energy

Branch Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.2/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.1¢ @ 1000 kWh

8 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.2/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.5¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.2/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.1¢ @ 1000 kWh

4 eligible plans

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Origin of the Plans on This List in Victoria

Clear Energy Facts collects plan information in three ways:

1. Provider Websites
If a plan has the tag “Company Website”, it means the plan was found directly on the provider’s own website. You can access these plans through our link, or you can go directly to the company’s website yourself.
One important note: try not to use the sponsored links that appear on Google when shopping for electricity. Some providers show different rates depending on how you reached their site, including promo links, special landing pages, or paid ads.
For more information, see this article: Texas Electricity Promo Codes and Secret URLs

 
2. Power to Choose (PTC)
If a plan has the tag “PTC”, it means the plan is listed on Power to Choose, the official Texas electricity shopping website.
Even though you can access these plans directly on Power to Choose, we recommend using our link because we review, filter, and categorize them first. Many plans on Power to Choose are not truly fixed-rate plans, even if they may look attractive at first.
So if we tag a plan on this page as a fixed-rate plan, it means we have already reviewed it and confirmed that it is not a time-of-use plan, a bill credit plan, or another gimmick plan type.

3. Exclusive Plans
If a plan has the tag “Exclusive”, it means Clear Energy Facts has a direct partnership with the provider and can offer a competitive rate that may not be widely available on other shopping platforms.
These plans are still reviewed the same way as the others, and when we include them on our list, it is because we believe they are competitive options for shoppers in Victoria.

How Switching Electricity Plans Works in Victoria: The 14-Day Rule

This is one of the most misunderstood parts of shopping for electricity in Victoria and across Texas. Many people think they have to wait until the last day of their contract to switch, but that is not true. If you wait too long, you could end up rolling onto a high month-to-month rate.

In Texas, you can switch to a new electricity provider up to 14 days before your current contract ends without paying an early termination fee. That means you do not have to wait until the exact expiration date. As long as your new plan starts within that 14-day window, your current provider cannot charge you a penalty for leaving early.

Even though the penalty-free window is 14 days, you can usually shop much earlier than that. Many providers let you lock in a new rate 30 to 60 days in advance, and sometimes even earlier. When you enroll, you can usually choose a future start date so the new plan begins when your current contract ends.

In most cases, the switch is handled for you. When you sign up with a new provider, they coordinate the change through the Texas grid system, so you do not have to cancel your old service separately under the normal switching process.

There is no interruption in power, and there should not be any overlap in service. Your old provider bills you through the switch date, and the new provider takes over after that. Most switches happen on the next meter read date, but in many cases you can also request a specific switch date to line up with your contract end date.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Victoria

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

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

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

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

What is the average electricity bill in Victoria for a medium house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Victoria for a medium house with electric heating is $131.27.

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

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Victoria 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 Victoria?

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 Victoria?

The primary TDU serving Victoria 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 Victoria?

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.