ELECTRICITY RATES IN RIO GRANDE CITY
Rio Grande City Electricity Rates and Plans
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RIO GRANDE CITY
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN RIO GRANDE CITY
Rio Grande City Electricity Guide
Rio Grande City electricity prices have increased by 0.2¢ over the past 7 days, from a 14.18¢ weekly start to a current average of 14.37¢/kWh. For an average 1,000 kWh home, that’s about $2 more per month. Across 114 plans in South Texas, rates range from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh. We’ll keep tracking the trend.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Rio Grande City
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the AEP Texas Central utility region, which Rio Grande City is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN RIO GRANDE CITY
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Rio Grande City
Texas deregulation lets Rio Grande City residents choose their electricity provider and plan, while the local utility still handles delivery and outages. Currently 114 plans are available, including 107 fixed-rate plans, 112 renewable options (22 of them 100% green), 5 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid plans, with no variable-rate plans offered. Prices range from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh, averaging 14.37¢. Because 71% of local homes are single-family houses that typically use about 1,225 kWh per month, most residents should compare plans priced for that usage level. Green plans average 14.36¢, close to the market average.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 24, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN RIO GRANDE CITY
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 Rio Grande City
Based on 78548 ZIP code. 114 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:33 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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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 |
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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 |
|
|
|
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
|
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 RIO GRANDE CITY
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Single-family homes make up 71% of Rio Grande City's housing stock, with an estimated size of about 2,261 sq ft and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month. At that level, APGE's SimpleSaver 9 plan at 9.0¢/kWh works out to roughly $111 per month, based on current pricing. Small apartment buildings (2-9 units), which account for 11% of housing and use about 583 kWh per month, correspond to APGE's Rent Simple Saver 9 plan at 12.3¢/kWh, or roughly $72 per month.
Single-family homes
71% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
11% 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. Rio Grande City, TX (5,187 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 Rio Grande City
Fixed-rate plans
Fixed-rate plans make up 107 of the 114 plans in Rio Grande City, with rates locked for the contract term. The cheapest offers 6.8¢/kWh and the average is 14.24¢/kWh, useful for budgeting through hot summer months.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate or month-to-month plans are listed among the 114 plans in Rio Grande City, so no average rate is reported. Customers without a contract term can review the two prepaid plans instead.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy plans number 112 in Rio Grande City, with 22 offering 100% green power. Their average price of 14.36¢/kWh is nearly identical to the market average, with a green premium of -0.01¢.
Prepaid plans
Prepaid plans require payment before electricity is used, and two are offered in Rio Grande City at an average of 18.65¢/kWh, above the 14.24¢/kWh fixed-rate average. Summer cooling loads make monthly totals worth comparing.
Time-of-use plans
Time-of-use plans vary rates by hour, with five listed in Rio Grande City at an average of 15.55¢/kWh. Higher afternoon and evening rates overlap with hot summer air conditioning demand, so shifting use to off-peak hours can affect bills.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans offer no-charge electricity during set hours, offsetting costs for laundry or EV charging. Rio Grande City's hot afternoons drive cooling demand, so savings depend on whether free windows overlap with air conditioning use.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Rio Grande City.
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 Rio Grande City
As of Oct 24th, 2026, the cheapest electricity rate in Rio Grande City is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh, well below the market average of 14.37¢/kWh. Among 114 available plans, this offers significant savings for local households.
Rio Grande City's hot, humid summers push air conditioning use to its peak, often raising monthly electricity costs substantially. Mild winters reduce heating demand compared with northern states. Running AC efficiently, using programmable thermostats, and setting temperatures higher while away can help control summer bills.
Since 71% of Rio Grande City homes are single-family residences using about 1,225 kWh monthly, a 2000 kWh plan tier is recommended. Compare green plans, since 112 of 114 options are renewable, priced nearly identical to the market average.
Switching to a lower-rate plan such as APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh is one of the biggest savings. Also use a programmable thermostat, seal air leaks, replace filters, and run appliances during off-peak hours to reduce kWh usage.
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