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AEP TEXAS CENTRAL

Overview

AEP Central Texas is a subsidiary of AEP Texas, a Texas based company serving around one million meters across 97,000 square miles of territory. It began operation as a Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) under AEP in 1997, serving primarily South Texans.

Major Areas Served: Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Victoria, etc.

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Best AEP Texas Central Electricity Plans

Electricity providers typically offer electricity plans by zip code. Here are some competitive AEP Texas Central electricity rates.

The average rate for AEP Texas Central on January 16, 2026 is 16.80¢ per kWh.

The cheapest AEP Texas Central energy rate is 13.90¢ per kWh from APG&E.

ProviderRateTerm Length
APG&E
 		13.9 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		13.9 ¢
1000 kWh		6 mo
APG&E
 		14.0 ¢
1000 kWh		6 mo
APG&E
 		14.2 ¢
1000 kWh		24 mo
Frontier Utilities
 		15.4 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Atlantex Power
 		15.4 ¢
1000 kWh		6 mo
Direct Energy
 		15.5 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
APG&E
 		15.5 ¢
1000 kWh		18 mo
Gexa Energy
 		15.5 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		15.5 ¢
1000 kWh		14 mo

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of January 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

How Does AEP Texas Central Compare?

Electricity providers offer different plans in different TDSPs, to accommodate delivery charges set by the electricity utilities. See how AEP Texas Central compares with competitive electricity rates in other TDSPs.

The average rate for all other TDSPs on January 16, 2026 is 18.25¢ per kWh.

The cheapest competitive energy rate is 9.00¢ per kWh from Gexa Energy in Oncor.

ProviderRateTerm Length
Gexa Energy
 		9.0 ¢
1000 kWh		24 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		18 mo
Frontier Utilities
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		11.1 ¢
1000 kWh		18 mo
APG&E
 		15.4 ¢
1000 kWh		6 mo

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of January 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

What is the TDU/TDSP charge on my bill?

Electricity distribution requires maintenance and upkeep, which is why on your electricity bills, you’ll typically see a TDSP charge, or a distribution fee. It can also be called a TDU charge, which stands for Transmission and Distribution Utility. That charge is analogous to a shipping charge on an online purchase, or the delivery fee on a food delivery app. TDSP charges cover the cost of distributing your electricity to you over the month, as well as the cost of maintaining electricity lines and meters. These charges do not come from your electricity provider.

What’s the difference between an electricity provider and electricity utility?

Electricity utilities work with electricity providers to get the electricity from your plan into your home, by maintaining meters and power lines. They also handle power outages, which means if you’re on a plan in a zipcode serviced by AEP Texas Central and you lose power, you should call AEP Texas Central to get your lights back on, as opposed to your electricity provider.

Which Providers are Available in AEP Texas Central?

Here are some popular AEP Texas Central electricity providers in the state.

ProviderBest RateTerm Length
Frontier Utilities
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		24 mo
Gexa Energy
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Express Energy
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		24 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		18 mo
4Change Energy
 		9.4 ¢
1000 kWh		24 mo
APG&E
 		11.2 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Discount Power
 		11.5 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Cirro Energy
 		11.5 ¢
1000 kWh		24 mo
Abundance
 		14.5 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Veteran Energy
 		14.6 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Champion Energy
 		14.7 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
ResidentShield Power
 		15.3 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Atlantex Power
 		15.4 ¢
1000 kWh		6 mo
Direct Energy
 		15.5 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Ohm Connect
 		15.8 ¢
1000 kWh		12 mo
Payless Power
 		18.4 ¢
1000 kWh		6 mo
Amigo Energy
 		18.9 ¢
1000 kWh		36 mo
Tara Energy
 		18.9 ¢
1000 kWh		36 mo
Just Energy
 		18.9 ¢
1000 kWh		36 mo

How to Contact AEP Texas Central

Contact AEP Texas Central to report outages or electrical hazards at (866) 223-8508.

AEP Texas Central | FAQs

Signing Up for Electricity Service With AEP Texas Central
AEP Texas Central is an electricity utility in a deregulated market, so it does not directly provide electricity. Instead, it works with your chosen electricity provider to deliver that power to your home through a network of distribution lines and meters.
Finding a cheap electricity plan in your zipcode is simple and free using Gatby! Just enter your zipcode at the top of the page, and see all the plans offered in your area, from cheapest to most expensive. You can also filter by provider, plan length, or how much renewable energy your provider offers.
In a deregulated electricity market, you, the customer, have the power to choose which electricity plan you want out of a variety of options. Electricity companies, also called electricity providers or energy suppliers, offer many plans at different rates, renewable percentages, and contract fees. Then, after you sign up for a plan, your provider will coordinate with your electricity utility, or TDSP to distribute it to you.
This is based on the cost. A flat fee is charged for some fees each payment cycle, while usage-based fees are charged based on how much was used. Some fees may change based on demand for business customers. A demand price is based on how much electricity is sent to or taken away from a system at a certain time or over a set amount of time during the billing cycle.
No matter which REP serves you, TDSPs charge the same fees for your property. Fees might change if you move to a different TDSP area.
At least twice a year, in March and September, TDSP fees change. When things change, fees may go up or down overall.