What is AEP Texas Central?

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 April 26, 2025 is 17.02¢ per kWh.

The cheapest AEP Texas Central energy rate is 15.18¢ per kWh from Rhythm Energy.

Provider	Plan Name	Rate	Term Length
	Simply Select 14	15.5 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	Sign up
	True Classic 14	15.6 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	Sign up
	Simply Select 24	15.7 ¢ 500 kWh	24 months	Sign up
	True Classic 24	15.8 ¢ 500 kWh	24 months	Sign up
	Simply Select 12	15.8 ¢ 500 kWh	12 months	Sign up
	True Classic 36	16.1 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	True Classic 18	16.1 ¢ 500 kWh	18 months	Sign up
	Simply Select 9	16.2 ¢ 500 kWh	9 months	Sign up
	Simple 36	16.3 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	Simply Select 36	16.3 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of April 26, 2025 at 1:27 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 April 26, 2025 is 17.73¢ per kWh.

The cheapest competitive energy rate is 14.70¢ per kWh from APG&E Energy in Centerpoint.

Provider	Rate	Term Length	TDSP
	15.1 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	Centerpoint	Sign up
	15.7 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	Oncor	Sign up
	16.0 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	AEP Texas North	Sign up
	17.3 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	TNMP	Sign up
	16.9 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	LPL	Sign up

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of April 26, 2025 at 1:27 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.

Provider	Plan Name	Best Rate	Term Length
	Simply Select 14	15.5 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	Sign up
	True Classic 14	15.6 ¢ 500 kWh	14 months	Sign up
	Half-price Nights 24	16.3 ¢ 500 kWh	24 months	Sign up
	Simple 36	16.3 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	16.7 ¢ 500 kWh	12 months	Sign up
	Live Brighter Lite 12	16.8 ¢ 500 kWh	12 months	Sign up
	Basics - 36	17.8 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	Basics - 36	17.8 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	Basics - 36	17.8 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	One Rate 12	17.8 ¢ 500 kWh	12 months	Sign up
	Express 36	18.3 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	Wise Buy 12	18.4 ¢ 500 kWh	12 months	Sign up
	Smart Simple 24 Online	18.8 ¢ 500 kWh	24 months	Sign up
	IronHorse GATBY2 36	19.9 ¢ 500 kWh	36 months	Sign up
	12 Month - prepaid	20.8 ¢ 500 kWh	12 months	Sign up

How to Contact AEP Texas Central

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