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American Electric Power (AEP) is a utility company in Texas, meaning it is responsible for delivering electricity to homes and businesses and maintaining grid infrastructure. AEP also offers energy services in 10 additional states across the country.
The Texas branch of AEP, headquartered in Corpus Christi, is split into AEP Texas Central and AEP Texas North. The AEP Central division serves more than 800,000 customers in southern and central Texas including Corpus Christi, McAllen, Harlingen, Victoria, and Laredo.
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 8/16/2025, 5:11:40 AM CDT for utility AEP Central. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
Because of energy deregulation, Texas residents and businesses cannot buy electricity from their area’s utility company. Instead, consumers can choose an energy plan from a variety of available retail electric providers (REP).
If you do not sign up for an electricity plan with a REP, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will assign one to you based on your area’s “Provider of Last Resort.” The Provider of Last Resort for customers in the AEP Texas Central service area is CPL Retail Energy.
In addition to the electric rate your energy provider charges each month, you will also pay a monthly delivery fee to AEP Texas Central. This fee is set by the PUCT and cannot be changed.
When you enter your ZIP code on this page, we will show you REP rates in your area so you can choose the rate and plan that work for your home or business. To learn more, call one of our energy experts at the number on your screen, or explore our guide to choosing a provider.
Deregulation in Texas encourages competition between providers, often leading to cheaper electricity rates and better plans. You can use the free Choose Texas Power marketplace to compare energy plans from the best electricity companies in AEP Texas Centrals’ service area. Some of the most popular providers include:
Enter your ZIP code on this page to compare electricity rates in AEP Texas Central’s territory today.
In addition to delivering electricity to your home, your utility company is responsible for responding to power outages. If you experience a power outage or electrical emergency, contact AEP Texas Central using one of the following methods:
