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American Electric Power (AEP) is a national electric utility that serves 11 states across the country. AEP Texas, which is part of the larger AEP, is based in Corpus Christi. It has subsidiaries known as AEP Texas North and AEP Texas Central. AEP Texas North serves cities such as Abilene, San Angelo, and Vernon.
The company is responsible for transmitting and distributing energy to homes and businesses and maintaining the poles and wires in northern Texas. AEP Texas North also provides educational materials to help customers maintain safety around electricity.
| Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.107 / kWh |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24 | 24 months | $0.107 / kWh |
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.107 / kWh |
| Express Energy - Flash 24 | 24 months | $0.107 / kWh |
| Flagship Power - Galleon1000 36 | 36 months | $0.115 / kWh |
| Rhythm Energy - Simply Bright 6 | 6 months | $0.125 / kWh |
| First Choice Power - You Got This 12 | 12 months | $0.126 / kWh |
| TriEagle Energy - Real Deal 36 | 36 months | $0.131 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12 | 12 months | $0.145 / kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Green 12 | 12 months | $0.148 / kWh |
| Constellation - 36 Month Usage Bill Credit | 36 months | $0.155 / kWh |
| Chariot Energy - GridEdge 36 | 36 months | $0.171 / kWh |
| Reliant - Basic Power 24 | 24 months | $0.172 / kWh |
| Payless Power - Simple 6 - Prepaid Plan | 6 months | $0.200 / kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24 | 24 months | $0.213 / kWh |
| Discount Power - Value Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.218 / kWh |
| Cirro - Smart Value 12 Online | 12 months | $0.247 / kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 24 months | $0.252 / kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 2/06/2023, 3:37:39 AM CST 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 Texas. Electricity consumers have different options to choose from in terms of energy providers. The power to choose enables you to pick a retail electric provider (REP) that offers the most suitable plan for your needs at competitive rates. Leading providers in the area include Direct Energy, Frontier Utilities, and TXU Energy. However, 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 to consumers, while the utility delivers the power. This arrangement means that you can only buy power from a provider and not a utility in Texas. The utility will also connect and disconnect service as requested by the retail electric provider.
If you do not sign up for an electricity plan with an REP, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will assign one for you 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 easily by entering your ZIP code to research rates and plans in your area.
Regardless of the REP or electricity plan you choose, you could experience power outages at some point. 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.
