Compare Brownsville electric rates

Brownsville is a Texas city at the very southern tip of the state. It shares a border with Matamoros, Mexico, and is on the western Gulf Coast. Founded in the mid-1800s, the city has a population of roughly 180,000. Like much of the rest of Texas, Brownsville enjoys a deregulated energy market, meaning residents in the city have the power to choose their own electricity providers. 

Energy choice allows customers to find rates that correspond to their usage. To see the current electricity rates in Brownsville, enter your ZIP code above.

Brownsville electric companies

About 85 percent of Texas residents have enjoyed a deregulated energy market since lawmakers changed the law in 2002. Since then, consumers in Brownsville have been able to choose their own electricity providers. Brownsville residents have many options to choose from. Here are a few popular suppliers available:

• TXU Energy
• TriEagle Energy
• Constellation
• Gexa Energy
• 4Change Energy
• Frontier Energy
• Pulse Energy
• Direct Energy
• Reliant Energy

Though residents in Brownsville can choose the company that supplies their electricity, the local utility company still delivers the electricity and maintains the infrastructure. The utility company in Brownsville is AEP Texas. When you experience outages or other problems with your electricity, you should contact AEP Texas at 1-877-373-4858.

Types of plans

There are many types of plans to choose from when selecting an energy supplier. Some of the most common include:

• Fixed-rate plans: When you sign up for an electricity plan, you’ll choose between a fixed and variable-rate plan. With a fixed-rate plan, you pay the same rates for your electricity each month. It doesn’t matter if the market fluctuates — you lock your rate into your contract.
• Variable-rate plans: Variable-rate plans are entirely dependent on the market. Unlike a fixed-rate plan, you don’t lock in your price. Instead, your electricity rate rises and falls with the market. Sometimes you’ll pay more, and sometimes less.
• No-deposit plans: Some electricity plans require residents to pay a deposit upfront. If you prefer to avoid a deposit, you may sign up for a no-deposit plan. Some no-deposit plans are available only to consumers with good credit scores, while others allow you to skip the credit check altogether.
• Prepaid plans: A prepaid energy plan is a type of no-deposit plan where you pay for your electricity upfront. You estimate how much electricity you’ll use, and that’s all you pay for. Because you pay upfront, you don’t have to lock into a contract. But as a result, you may pay a higher rate.
• Green energy plans: Texas is a leader in green energy, making it easy for the state’s residents to find suitable green energy plans. Many companies offer 100% green energy plans for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and utilize renewable energy.

Brownsville electric rates in my area

Electricity rates vary across the state of Texas. Your rate depends both on where you live and which utility services your area. Therefore, the rate you pay in Brownsville might be different than what someone pays in a different part of the state.

You don’t have to do a web search for electric rates near me or electricity rates in my area to find local prices. To find out the current rates available in Brownsville, enter your ZIP code on the screen. You’ll see a list of plans and prices available to you.

Brownsville commercial electricity rates

Like consumers, businesses also enjoy benefits from Texas’s deregulated energy market. Business owners can shop around for commercial electricity to help save money. If you own a business in Brownsville, you can call the number on the screen to speak with an energy expert and get a quote. You can also fill out the form on this page to get started with commercial electricity rates.

Green energy plans in Brownsville  

Brownsville residents have plenty of options when it comes to green energy. Texas is a leader in green energy. The state is rated first in the nation for wind energy generation and in the top five for solar energy generation.

Anytime you pay for an electricity plan in Texas, it will include some component of renewable energy. You can also choose to purchase a 100% green energy plan. The following companies only offer green energy plans:

• Green Mountain Energy
• Gexa Energy
• Chariot Energy
• Iberdrola Texas

Confused about deregulation?

Ready to start shopping for your next electricity plan in Brownsville? It can be confusing to navigate the market when you’re just getting started, so we’ve compiled some useful resources to help you find your way:

• No-deposit electricity
• Understand your electricity bill
• Guide to choosing a provider
• How to switch providers
• The Current (our blog)

Ready to start shopping for your new energy plan in Brownsville? Enter your ZIP code on the screen to see a list of the plans available in your area.