ELECTRICITY RATES IN MCALLEN
Mcallen Electricity Rates and Plans
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MCALLEN
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN MCALLEN
Mcallen Electricity Guide
McAllen electricity prices have increased by about 0.2¢ over the past 7 days, moving the market average from 14.18¢ to 14.37¢ per kWh. For an average home using 1,000 kWh a month, that’s roughly $2 more per month. Across 114 available plans in South Texas, rates currently range from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh, so plan choice matters a lot. We’ll keep tracking these trends as they develop.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Mcallen
Track how electricity rates have changed over the past week.
Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the AEP Texas Central utility region, which Mcallen is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN MCALLEN
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Mcallen
Texas deregulation means Mcallen residents choose their electricity provider and plan, while the local utility still delivers power and handles outages. Currently 114 plans are available, with prices from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh and an average of 14.37¢. The market includes 107 fixed-rate plans, 112 renewable options (22 of them 100% green, averaging 14.36¢), 5 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid plans, with no variable-rate plans. Because 65% of local homes are single-family houses using about 1,225 kWh per month, most residents should compare plans for that higher usage tier.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 24, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN MCALLEN
APGE
SimpleSaver 9
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
APGE
SimpleSaver 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
3%
4.9
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
100%
4.7
COMPARE ELECTRICITY PLANS
Compare electricity plans in Mcallen
Based on 78501 ZIP code. 114 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:32 AM CDT on October 24, 2026.
| Provider | Plan Details | Term | Monthly Bill | Rate per kWh | Action |
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SimpleSaver 9 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 9 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$68.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
6.8¢
Price per kWh |
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SimpleSaver 12 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$69.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
6.9¢
Price per kWh |
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Maxx Saver Value 12 3%
4.9
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.33
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
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|
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Frontier Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
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Gexa Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
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Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 100%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Bill Credit Bundle 12 20%
3.6
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.1¢
Price per kWh |
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Bill Bonus 12 24%
4.0
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.1¢
Price per kWh |
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Bill Bonus 24 24%
4.0
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$71.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
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Rhythm Max Saver 12 100%
4.8
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
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The Lone Saver Plus 12 100%
4.6
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
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Maxx Saver Value 8 3%
4.9
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Fixed Rate 8 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.53
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN MCALLEN
Find the right plan for your home
In McAllen, single-family homes make up about 65% of housing, with an estimated size of roughly 2,261 square feet and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE's SimpleSaver 9 plan at 9.0¢/kWh comes to about $111 per month. Small apartment buildings of 2 to 9 units, which account for about 16% of housing and use roughly 583 kWh per month, align instead with APGE's Rent Simple Saver 9 plan at 12.3¢/kWh, or about $72 per month. Residents should match plan selection to their actual monthly usage, since the lowest rate per kWh does not always produce the lowest total bill for a given household size.
Single-family homes
65% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
16% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
10% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Mcallen, TX (54,461 total housing units). Energy estimates based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), West South Central region.
TYPES OF ENERGY PLANS
Electricity plan types available in Mcallen
Fixed-rate plans
Fixed-rate plans lock in one per-kWh price for the contract term, shielding McAllen households from wholesale swings. 107 are available, with the lowest at 6.8¢/kWh and an average of 14.24¢/kWh, useful for summer cooling loads.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate or month-to-month plans are currently listed in McAllen, among 114 total plans in the market. Customers seeking no-contract flexibility must instead choose among fixed-rate, prepaid, or time-of-use options.
Renewable energy
112 renewable energy plans are offered in McAllen, 22 of them 100% green, averaging 14.36¢/kWh. The green premium is -0.01¢/kWh against the market average, so renewable pricing is nearly level with conventional plans.
Prepaid plans
Two prepaid plans are listed in McAllen, averaging 18.65¢/kWh, the highest average of any plan type in this market. Payment is made in advance, which suits budget control, though fixed-rate plans average 14.24¢/kWh.
Time-of-use plans
Five time-of-use plans are available in McAllen, averaging 15.55¢/kWh and billing different rates by time of day. Because McAllen's summer afternoons drive peak cooling demand, customers should compare peak-period rates against their own usage patterns before choosing.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans are a time-of-use variant offering no-charge electricity during set off-peak hours, usually overnight and on weekends. Current McAllen market data includes no count or price for this category, so verify terms directly.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Mcallen.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
Report an Outage
Call 1-866-223-8508. Report online.
TDU Delivery Charges
$3.24/month base charge + 5.6898¢/kWh delivery rate. These charges from AEP Texas Central are included in every electricity plan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Mcallen
As of Oct 24th, 2026, the lowest electricity rate in Mcallen is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh. That is well below the market average of 14.37¢/kWh, and you can compare it against 114 total available plans to find the best fit for your household.
Mcallen's hot, humid summers drive high air conditioning use, which can significantly raise monthly electricity bills. Running cooling systems during peak afternoon hours increases consumption, so choosing a plan with favorable rates and using programmable thermostats can help control costs during the long summer season.
Single-family homes make up 65% of Mcallen housing, and most of these homes use about 1225 kWh monthly. A 2000 kWh tier plan is recommended for this usage level, giving households room for summer cooling spikes. Among 112 green energy plans, many are priced close to the average.
Start by comparing plans, since the lowest option at 6.8¢/kWh is far below the 14.37¢/kWh market average. Raise your thermostat when you are away, seal air leaks, switch to LED lighting, and run major appliances during off-peak hours to reduce overall consumption.
NEARBY METROS
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