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American Electric Power (AEP) provides electric utilities in 11 states across the country. AEP Texas, based in Corpus Christi, is part of the larger AEP serving Texas. AEP Texas reaches over one million homes and businesses across 97,000 square miles of Texas — more than one-third of the state’s area.
The company has subsidiaries known as AEP Texas North and AEP Texas Central. AEP Texas North serves cities such as Abilene, San Angelo, and Vernon. As an electric utility, AEP Texas North is responsible for transmitting and distributing energy to homes, businesses, and industries and maintaining the electric infrastructure such as poles and wires. They will also respond to power outages or other electric disruptions.
Much of the energy distributed by AEP Texas North is sourced from wind and solar, demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation. AEP Texas North also offers educational materials for safety around electricity and community outreach programs.
| Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.118 / kWh |
| Express Energy - Flash 24 | 24 months | $0.118 / kWh |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12 months | $0.118 / kWh |
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.118 / kWh |
| Flagship Power - Galleon1000 22 | 22 months | $0.119 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12 | 12 months | $0.139 / kWh |
| Reliant - Power Savings 24 | 24 months | $0.145 / kWh |
| TriEagle Energy - Real Deal 24 | 24 months | $0.145 / kWh |
| Cirro - Smart Value 24 | 24 months | $0.149 / kWh |
| Ohm Connect - Smart Savings Unlocked 21 | 21 months | $0.155 / kWh |
| Discount Power - Wise Buy Basic 24 Online | 24 months | $0.157 / kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24 | 24 months | $0.159 / kWh |
| Constellation - 12 Month Usage Bill Credit | 12 months | $0.159 / kWh |
| Rhythm Energy - Clear Choice 36 | 36 months | $0.165 / kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 24 months | $0.168 / kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 36 | 36 months | $0.175 / kWh |
| Payless Power - Rate Lock 6 - Prepaid Plan | 6 months | $0.187 / kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 9/28/2023, 5:50:15 AM CDT for utility AEP North. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
AEP Texas North serves the deregulated electricity market in northern Texas. With deregulation, electricity consumers have different energy providers they can choose from. Having the power to choose enables you to pick a retail electric provider (REP) that offers the most suitable plans, rates, and features to meet your needs. Leading providers in the area include Direct Energy, Frontier Utilities, and TXU Energy. AEP Texas North is the only utility serving deregulated residents of the area.
The utility has a different role from the energy suppliers. Energy suppliers buy electricity from generating companies and sell it to consumers, while the utility delivers the power. The provider will deal with any account details such as your billing, usage, and cost trends. The utility will connect and disconnect the service when the retail electric provider requests.
If you do not sign up for an electricity plan with a REP, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will assign one based on your area’s “Provider of Last Resort.” The Provider of Last Resort for customers in the AEP Texas North service area is TXU Energy.
In addition to the energy supply rate charged by your REP, you will also pay a delivery fee charged by AEP Texas North. Use Choose Texas Power at no charge to make provider and plan comparisons. With Choose Texas Power, you can enter your ZIP code to easily research rates and plans in your area.
Regardless of the REP or electricity plan, you could sometimes experience power outages. If you have questions about your bill, call your REP. In case of a power outage or other utility emergency, call AEP at 877-373-4858 or through its contact form.
