What is AEP Texas Central?

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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.

Reviewed by:

Hash Manesia

Written by:

Cate Burrow

Edited by:

Ashley Waltmon

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

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Rates for AEP Texas Central
How Does AEP Texas Central Compare?
What is the TDU/TDSP charge on my bill?
Difference Between the Utility and Electric Provider
Which Providers are Available in AEP Texas Central?
How to Contact AEP Texas Central
TDSP FAQs

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 3, 2026 is 15.40¢ per kWh.

The cheapest AEP Texas Central energy rate is 14.31¢ per kWh from Rhythm Energy.

Plan Name	Bill Est.	Rate	Term Length
Simply Select 14	$143	14.3 ^¢ 1000 kWh	14 mo	Browse Plan
True Classic 6	$144	14.4 ^¢ 1000 kWh	6 mo	Browse Plan
Simply Select 9	$144	14.4 ^¢ 1000 kWh	9 mo	Browse Plan
True Classic 15	$145	14.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	15 mo	Browse Plan
Simply Select 12	$145	14.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
True Classic 12	$146	14.6 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Luminous	$147	14.7 ^¢ 1000 kWh	14 mo	Browse Plan
Luminous	$149	14.9 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Simply Select 24	$149	14.9 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
Simply Select 6	$149	14.9 ^¢ 1000 kWh	6 mo	Browse Plan

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of April 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM 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 3, 2026 is 16.43¢ per kWh.

The cheapest competitive energy rate is 7.00¢ per kWh from Just Energy in LPL.

Bill Est.	Rate	Term Length	TDSP
$70	7.0 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	LPL	Browse Plan
$75	7.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Centerpoint	Browse Plan
$78	7.8 ^¢ 1000 kWh	15 mo	Oncor	Browse Plan
$86	8.6 ^¢ 1000 kWh	15 mo	AEP Texas North	Browse Plan
$103	10.3 ^¢ 1000 kWh	15 mo	TNMP	Browse Plan

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.

Plan Name	Bill Est.	Best Rate	Term Length
Rhythm Saver 15	$83	8.3 ^¢ 1000 kWh	15 mo	Browse Plan
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24	$84	8.4 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
Frontier Saver Plus 24	$84	8.4 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
Flash Value 24	$85	8.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
Maxx Saver Value 24	$85	8.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
SimpleSaver 15	$85	8.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	15 mo	Browse Plan
Value Choice - 12	$86	8.6 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Smart Choice - 12	$86	8.6 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Power Perks - 12	$86	8.6 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Bill Credit Bundle 24	$97	9.7 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
Bill Bonus 24	$97	9.7 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan
12 Month Usage Bill Credit	$127	12.7 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Champ Saver-12	$136	13.6 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Valor 12	$143	14.3 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Confident Renter 12	$145	14.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
No Deposit 12	$145	14.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Luminous	$147	14.7 ^¢ 1000 kWh	14 mo	Browse Plan
Ohm Simple Value 12	$148	14.8 ^¢ 1000 kWh	12 mo	Browse Plan
Live Brighter Lite 24	$155	15.5 ^¢ 1000 kWh	24 mo	Browse Plan

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.