Best Hidalgo Electricity Plans and Rates
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Budget Saver 12 | $158 | 15.8 | 30% |
Tri-Eagle Energy | Simple Savings 12 | $148 | 14.8 | 9% |
Rhythm Energy | Simply Select 12 | $159 | 15.9 | 100% |
4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | $157 | 15.7 | 9% |
Veteran Energy | Secure 12 | $157 | 15.7 | 7% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Light Saver 12 | $166 | 16.6 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Platinum 12+ | $176 | 17.6 | 30% |
TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $182 | 18.2 | 9% |
Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid | $192 | 19.2 | 26% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | $202 | 20.2 | 9% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Oncor service areas are pulled for the zip code 75001. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Cheapest Electricity Rates in Hidalgo
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Express Energy | Flash 12 | $104 | 10.4 | 0% |
Express Energy | Flash 24 | $104 | 10.4 | 0% |
4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 24 | $104 | 10.4 | 0.09% |
4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 12 | $104 | 10.4 | 0.09% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 12 Plan | $105 | 10.5 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Plan | $105 | 10.5 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 24 Plan | $112 | 11.2 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 Plan | $112 | 11.2 | 100% |
Veteran Energy | Valor 12 | $128 | 12.8 | 0.07% |
Veteran | Valor 24 | $133 | 13.3 | 0.07% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Oncor service areas are pulled for the zip code 75001. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Top Hidalgo Electric Companies
Retail Energy Provider | Our Rating | Customer Satisfaction Score | BBB Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
TXU Energy | 4.9 | 4.7 | A+ |
Green Mountain Energy | 4.9 | 5 | A+ |
Reliant Energy | 4.9 | 4.8 | NR |
TriEagle Energy | 4.8 | 4.6 | A+ |
Express Energy | 4.8 | 5 | A+ |
4Change Energy | 4.7 | 4.8 | A+ |
Discount Power | 4.7 | 4.5 | NR |
Gexa Energy | 4.6 | 4.2 | C |
Direct Energy | 4.6 | 4.5 | NR |
Frontier Utilities | 4.5 | 4 | NR |
How to Lower Your Electricity Bill and Carbon Emissions in Hidalgo
Reduce your energy rate and CO2 emissions: by comparing the rates of the top energy providers in Hidalgo, you can control how much you pay every month. Home Energy Club also has special discount rates that can help you cut your energy costs even more. Another option to lower your CO2 emissions is to enroll in a 100% renewable energy plan. Some rates might be even lower than what you pay for traditional energy.
Cut your electricity usage by taking simple steps that will save you money: cut your energy costs by following any of these 10 easy steps.
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Who to Call if You Have a Power Outage in Hidalgo
You may be wondering who to call if you experience a power outage in the Hidalgo area. American Electric Power (AEP) is the transmission and delivery service provider for the Hidalgo and Texas Central community. You can report a power outage to AEP online using your account number. You can also report a power outage by phone by calling AEP’s customer service. The AEP Texas Outage phone number is 866-223-8508.
Check the AEP Texas Outage Storm Center Outage Map to view current outages in your area. You can also use the map to check your restoration status or to sign up for updates.
Electric Companies in Hidalgo
Home Energy Club collects reviews and customer satisfaction data on over 40 electricity companies servicing Hidalgo from a combination of independent review sites, the State of Texas Public Utility Commission Complaints Stats, the Better Business Bureau, and other sources. HEC combines third-party information with its Home Energy Club/Amazon customer rating survey results to determine a rating for the energy providers.
The ratings can be found on the HEC electric company reviews page and Texas energy providers’ profile pages. You’ll find reviews, phone numbers, and energy rate links for all providers on their profile pages.
About Hidalgo
Hidalgo, Texas, is located in Hidalgo County and has a population of about 14,183, according to the 2019 census. The city sits on the north side of the Rio Grande on the southern border of Texas and Mexico. Spanish colonists first settled Hidalgo in the 1740s, and the city experienced several name changes. In 1852, John Young established Edinburg, which became the Hidalgo County seat. In 1876, the town was officially incorporated into the county, and it finally got its name “Hidalgo” in 1885.
How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies
With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We created a comprehensive rating methodology to help you cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for your needs, whether you’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.
We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on results from our 2025 energy survey of 1,600 Texans, scoring providers on customer satisfaction, experience and retention. Here’s how these core factors weighed into our ratings:
- Customer satisfaction (30%)
- Customer retention (30%)
- Online experience (20%)
- Customer experience (20%)
