ELECTRICITY RATES IN HARLINGEN
Harlingen Electricity Rates and Plans
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HARLINGEN
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN HARLINGEN
Harlingen Electricity Guide
Harlingen electricity prices have increased by 0.2¢ over the past 7 days for an average 1,000 kWh home, moving from 14.18¢ to 14.37¢ per kWh. Across 114 available plans in South Texas, rates currently range from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh, a spread that reflects differences in term length and plan type. That’s a modest move, but it’s worth watching as the market shifts.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Harlingen
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the AEP Texas Central utility region, which Harlingen is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN HARLINGEN
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Harlingen
Texas deregulation lets Harlingen residents choose their electricity provider and plan, while the local wires company still delivers power and handles outages. Right now 114 plans are available, including 107 fixed-rate plans, 112 renewable options (22 of them 100% green), 2 prepaid plans, and 5 time-of-use plans, with no variable-rate plans. Rates run from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh, with an average of 14.37¢. Since 60% of Harlingen homes are single-family houses using about 1,225 kWh per month, most households should compare plans at that usage level, since total monthly cost depends on both rate and usage.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 24, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN HARLINGEN
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 Harlingen
Based on 78550 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
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$69.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
6.9¢
Price per kWh |
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|
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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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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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
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|
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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 HARLINGEN
Find the right plan for your home
Single-family homes make up 60% of Harlingen housing, with an estimated size of about 2,261 sq ft and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE SimpleSaver 9 at 9.0¢/kWh (about $111/mo) is the lowest-cost option in our data. Small apartment buildings (2-9 units), which account for 17% of housing, use roughly 583 kWh per month, where APGE Rent Simple Saver 9 at 12.3¢/kWh (about $72/mo) is the best match.
Single-family homes
60% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
17% of homes in the city
Mobile homes
10% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Harlingen, TX (29,487 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 Harlingen
Fixed-rate plans
Fixed-rate plans lock a per-kWh price for the contract term. Harlingen's market lists 107 of them, priced from 6.8¢/kWh with a 14.24¢/kWh average, which suits households with steady summer cooling loads.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate or month-to-month plans are currently listed in Harlingen's market of 114 plans. Prices in this category would move with wholesale costs, so bills would shift with peak summer demand across the Rio Grande Valley.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy plans number 112 in Harlingen, with 22 offering 100% green supply. Their average of 14.36¢/kWh sits about 0.01¢ above the market average, so the green premium is nearly negligible for local households.
Prepaid plans
Prepaid plans require payment before service and average 18.65¢/kWh across the 2 options listed in Harlingen. Their higher average price compared with fixed-rate plans at 14.24¢/kWh reflects the ability to control spending in advance.
Time-of-use plans
Time-of-use plans charge different rates by hour, with 5 options in Harlingen averaging 15.55¢/kWh. Because the Valley's afternoon heat drives air conditioning use, households shifting laundry or dishwashing to evening or overnight hours may reduce costs.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans set hours at zero energy charge, requiring usage concentrated in those windows. Harlingen's hot humid summers make daytime cooling costly, so eligibility depends on whether a household can run major loads off-peak.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Harlingen.
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 Harlingen
As of Oct 24th, 2026, the lowest rate in Harlingen is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh. That is well below the market average of 14.37¢/kWh across the 114 available plans, so shoppers can save considerably by comparing options before signing up.
Harlingen's hot, humid summers drive heavy air conditioning use, which raises monthly kilowatt-hour consumption significantly. Because cooling dominates household demand, choosing a plan with a low per-kWh rate matters more here, and running AC efficiently or using programmable thermostats can help control summer bills.
Single-family homes make up about 60% of Harlingen housing, and most use roughly 1225 kWh monthly. A 2000 kWh tier plan suits these homes well, giving room for summer cooling peaks. Among 112 green energy plans, many price near the market average, so compare carefully.
Start by switching from the 14.37¢/kWh market average toward lower-rate options such as APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh. Also set AC thermostats around 78°F, seal drafts, replace aging filters, and use ceiling fans to reduce the roughly 1225 kWh that typical homes consume monthly.
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