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APG&E Review and Ratings

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APG&E currently holds a Clear Energy Facts Score of 2.5 out of 5. This places them at rank #41 out of 43. Three factors were evaluated: plan quality, pricing transparency, and customer service.

APG&E (AP Gas & Electric) is a Houston-based retail electricity provider serving residential and commercial customers across the Texas deregulated market. They distinguish themselves by marketing "simple" fixed-rate plans without the complex usage credits or gimmicks often found in the market. APG&E focuses primarily on straightforward fixed-price contracts and 100% renewable energy.

APG&E: What we like

  1. True Fixed focus (on their own channels): The plans they publish on their website and on Power to Choose are focused exclusively on True Fixed options, with straightforward, easy-to-read EFLs. Just be aware that on other comparison sites you may see bill-credit style offers under the same brand—so double-check the EFL before enrolling.
  2. BBB accreditation: APG&E is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating.
  3. Recent Customer Reviews: Customer feedback over the past four months in google has been consistently positive.

APG&E: What we don’t like

  1. Low transparency: APG&E displays inconsistent pricing even within its own online offers. Rates and Electricity Facts Labels shown on comparison link often do not match those on the company’s main landing page, and pricing can also vary across partner websites depending on the source.
  2. Best Fixed-rates only accessible through Power to Choose: Their most competitive plans are typically listed on the Power to Choose marketplace rather than on their own website.
  3. High complaint volume: The company holds a poor score with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which aligns with a higher-than-average number of customer complaints.
  4. High cancellation fees: Their early termination fees are significantly higher than the current market average.
  5. Third-Party Bill Credit Traps: A handful of negative reviews mention sudden bill spikes after a few months. This usually happens when customers enroll in bill credit plans through third-party comparison sites (since the company doesn't list them on their own site). If you find a plan on an outside site, ensure you understand the exact usage thresholds before enrolling.

Ratings for APG&E

Company review breakdown

APG&E logo

Compared against 43 Texas electricity companies rated by Clear Energy Facts.

CEF Score
2.5
2.5/5

This company performs poorly in our overall evaluation.

2.4 /5.0

Cancellation fees

Ranked #33 of 43 companies

  • Cancellation fees are higher than most other companies.
3.4 /5.0

Plans & rates

Ranked #26 of 43 companies

  • Rates are about average when you compare them to the rest of the market.
3.0 /5.0

Transparency

Ranked #23 of 43 companies

  • Low transparency
    Different rate between Power to Choose and the company’s website.
  • Good transparency
    Similar rates in Google sponsored ads and on the company’s website.
1.0 /5.0

PUCT complaint record

Ranked #32 of 43 companies

Based on complaint data reported to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

How We Rate This Company

  • PUCT Rating: This is the official scorecard published by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
  • Plan & Rates: We evaluate each company’s electricity rates by giving more weight to clear True Fixed plans and less weight to other fixed-type plans, using average prices across different contract lengths. Companies with lower average rates score higher, and we exclude complex or gimmicky offers that require special equipment (like smart thermostats, EV devices, seasonal pricing, or “highest usage day” rewards).
  • Cancellation Fees: We compare each plan’s early termination fee against similar plans from other providers and normalize the data. Lower cancellation fees per contract term result in better scores.
  • Transparency: We check how consistently the provider displays prices across the main shopping channels Texans use: Power to Choose, the company’s own website, and Google Ads. If the prices match across these places, the transparency score goes up. If the company advertises one price but charges something different on its site, the score goes down.
  • CEF Score: The overall Clear Energy Facts score is a weighted average of these sub-scores, giving you a single number you can use to compare providers side by side.

Data note: Except for the PUCT Rating (which comes directly from the official PUCT scorecard), all CEF scores are calculated using real, up-to-date plan data from each provider. We recalculate these scores regularly using current Electricity Facts Labels and plan details — we don’t guess or use hidden assumptions.

Clear Energy Facts ratings focus on plan structure, transparency, and pricing. They do not include direct customer service scores. For that, we recommend checking recent Google Reviews and other independent sources, and being cautious with “star ratings” shown on sponsored comparison sites.

APG&E Non Recurring Fees Analysis

This is a comparison of the non-recurring fees for APG&E. These charges are detailed within the Terms of Service (TOS) and contain critical information regarding penalties for missed payments or other circumstances. Understanding these fees is essential, as some providers enforce harsh penalties while others are more considerate.

This information is updated at the beginning of every quarter. We pull these figures from Oncor TDU plans via Power to Choose or directly from the provider's website. However, a provider's TOS is generally identical across all plans and TDU zones.

Fee APG&E Market (Median)
Late Payment Charge 5% 5%
Insufficient Funds / Returned Payment Fee $30 $30
Disconnection Notice Fee $0 $19.95
Disconnection + Reconnection Fee $50 $50

Understanding the Charges

  • Late Payment Charge: A penalty applied when a monthly bill is not paid in full by the due date.
  • Insufficient Funds / Returned Payment Fee: A fee charged if your payment method is declined or a check bounces due to non-sufficient funds.
  • Disconnection Notice Fee: A charge for sending a formal warning letter of intent to disconnect service due to non-payment. This is distinct from the actual disconnection fee.
  • Disconnection + Reconnection Fee: We bundle these two fees together for clarity. Because some providers charge a high disconnection fee but no reconnection fee (or vice versa), viewing them as a combined total provides a clearer picture of the true cost to restore power.

Note: Please use these values strictly as a reference. Providers often use wording such as "up to" in their terms, meaning actual amounts can vary at the company's discretion.

TDU Charges: The fees listed above are exclusive to the retail energy provider. On top of these, you may incur charges by the TDU (e.g., Oncor, CenterPoint) for physical disconnections or reconnections. TDU charges are pass-through costs and remain exactly the same regardless of which energy provider you use.

APG&E Plans & Current Rates (Mar 2026)

Most of APG&E’s plans use straightforward fixed-rate pricing. Plans like True Classic offer stable rates across multiple contract terms, with additional fixed-rate options available in 100% renewable energy plans.

Note: CEF selects plans based on value to the customer. For this review, we aim to avoid redundancy and shorter-term plans. we also generally exclude complex seasonal plans that usually offer poor value, high-rate fixed plans, and high-rate bill credit plans. For a complete list of available plans and terms, always check the provider's website. We display the latest update date for each plan, showing when the EFL and its information were collected. CEF verifies rates twice per week. Always check the provider’s website for the most current EFL and rates.

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5 plans found for APG&E in LUBBOCK POWER & LIGHT SYSTEM

Does APG&E have True Fixed rate plans?

Yes — we found 5 True Fixed plans (Check Provider's website for a full list of plans):

Fixed Price
APG&E logo True Fixed Listed on Power to Choose Ranked #6 of 9 True Fixed plans in this TDU & term range
Term: 3 months
Last update: March 16, 2026
Advertised average rates
500 kWh 11.90¢
1,000 kWh 11.90¢
2,000 kWh 11.90¢
Fixed Price
APG&E logo True Fixed Listed on Power to Choose Ranked #11 of 43 True Fixed plans in this TDU & term range
Term: 18 months
Last update: March 16, 2026
Advertised average rates
500 kWh 14.90¢
1,000 kWh 14.90¢
2,000 kWh 14.90¢
Fixed Price
APG&E logo True Fixed Ranked #17 of 43 True Fixed plans in this TDU & term range
Term: 12 months
Last update: March 16, 2026
Advertised average rates
500 kWh 15.40¢
1,000 kWh 15.40¢
2,000 kWh 15.40¢
Fixed Price
APG&E logo True Fixed Ranked #5 of 27 True Fixed plans in this TDU & term range
Term: 24 months
Last update: March 16, 2026
Advertised average rates
500 kWh 15.70¢
1,000 kWh 15.70¢
2,000 kWh 15.70¢
Fixed Price
APG&E logo True Fixed Ranked #8 of 19 True Fixed plans in this TDU & term range
Term: 36 months
Last update: March 16, 2026
Advertised average rates
500 kWh 16.00¢
1,000 kWh 16.00¢
2,000 kWh 16.00¢

Does APG&E have Fixed - Tiered Plans?

They don’t currently list any Fixed - Tiered plans on their website or on Power to Choose for this TDU.

Does APG&E have Free Hours plans?

They don’t currently list any Free Nights / Free Hours plans on their website or on Power to Choose for this TDU.

Does APG&E have Free Weekend plans?

They don’t currently list any Free Weekend plans on their website or on Power to Choose for this TDU.

Does APG&E have Bill Credit plans?

We don’t currently list any Bill Credit plans for this provider in this TDU.

APG&E vs. The market

We don't have direct comparisons to other companies at this moment.

Transparency Review in Detail

3.0 /5.0

Transparency

Ranked #23 of 43 companies

APG&E receives a  transparency score of 3 out of 5 because their most competitive fixed-rate offers are typically found on the Power to Choose marketplace rather than their own website, making it harder for customers to identify the best available deal. They also maintain inconsistent pricing where special rates offered through comparison pages often differ from the rates found on their direct landing page, complicating the decision-making process.

Customer Service Review in Detail

1.0 /5.0

PUCT complaint record

Ranked #32 of 43 companies

In this section we focus on the company’s customer service, using the official complaint data from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).

1. PUCT scorecard rating. This score shows how this provider compares to other Texas electricity companies based on the number of customer complaints the PUCT receives about them.

2. What the PUCT scorecard means. The PUCT publishes a scorecard that rates Retail Electric Providers based on their complaint history. It compares a company's market share to its share of complaints filed with the state. Companies that resolve issues before customers feel the need to contact the PUCT receive higher ratings (5 Power Circles), while companies that frequently force customers to escalate issues receive lower ratings.

If a company does not have a PUCT rating (or we show “No rating”), it usually means there is not enough historical data for the PUCT to calculate a score. This typically happens when a company is new to the market or has a customer base too small to be statistically compared to larger providers.

APG&E Reviews
4.3 Stars | 2,715 reviews

Summary of Real Customer Reviews

At Clear Energy Facts we encourage people to leave reviews on platforms where everyone can read them and companies can respond publicly. From all the options available, we’ve found that Google tends to have some of the most consistent review practices and is a widely trusted source for real customer feedback.

The analysis below is based primarily on Google reviews from roughly the last 12 months, so the information reflects recent customer experiences rather than very old history.

Customers describe the enrollment process as easy, quick, and seamless, whether signing up online or over the phone. Customer service representatives are reported to be helpful, knowledgeable, patient, and professional during interactions for enrollment, renewals, and issue resolution. The availability of good rates is also noted.
The enrollment experience is reported as simple and supported by helpful agents, yet customers also describe subsequent challenges with unexpectedly high bills, billing and autopay failures leading to disconnections, and difficulty contacting customer support.

Common questions about APG&E

Is APG&E a good electricity company?

Based on our independent analysis, APG&E currently holds a Clear Energy Facts Score of 2.5 out of 5. This places them at rank #41 out of 43 retail electricity providers we track in Texas. This rating reflects a combination of their plan value, customer service history, and pricing transparency.

Does APG&E have True Fixed rate plans?

Yes. APG&E currently offers True Fixed rate plans. The cheapest True Fixed rate that we have validated is Fixed Price at about 15.2¢/kWh around 1,000 kWh with a 12-month term in the Dallas service area. Use the ZIP search above to see the latest True Fixed options available for your area.

Does APG&E offer Free Nights or Free Hours plans?

We do not currently find any Free Nights / Free Hours plans from APG&E.

Does APG&E offer Free Weekends plans?

We do not currently find any Free Weekends plans from APG&E.