Compare Rio Grande City Electricity Rates and Companies

Last Updated: May 2, 2025

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Best Rio Grande City Electricity Plans and Rates

Provider

Plan Name

Rate/kWh

% Renewable

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Saver Plus 24

11.2¢

30%

Gexa Energy

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24

11.2¢

100%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Budget Saver 12

15.7¢

30%

Gexa Energy

Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12

20.3¢

100%

4Change Energy

One Rate 12

16.9¢

9%

Veteran

Valor 24

14.4¢

100%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Saver Value 12

20.4¢

30%

TXU Energy

Simple Rate 12

19.2¢

26%

Payless Power

12 Month - Prepaid

20.4¢

26%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Saver Premier 12

20.6¢

30%

The rates above are accurate as of 05/05/2025 at 04:18 AM for the ZIP code 78336. The rates are the same across all ZIP codes in the AEP Central service area. Rates shown are for 1000 kWh usage.

Cheapest Electricity Rates in Rio Grande City

Provider

Plan name

Rate/kWh

% Renewable

Frontier

Frontier Saver Plus 12

11.1¢

30%

Express Energy

Flash 24

11.2¢

0%

Express Energy

Flash 12

11.2¢

0%

Frontier

Frontier Saver Plus 24

11.2¢

30%

4Change

Maxx Saver Select 24

11.2¢

0.09%

4Change

Maxx Saver Select 12

11.2¢

0.09%

Gexa

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24

11.2¢

100%

Gexa

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12

11.2¢

100%

Discount Power

Bill Credit Bundle 12

12.5¢

24%

Discount Power

Bill Credit Bundle 24

12.5 ¢

24%

The rates above are accurate as of 05/05/2025 at 04:18 AM for the ZIP code 78336. The rates are the same across all ZIP codes in the AEP Central service area. Rates shown are for 1000 kWh usage.

Top Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City

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Who to Call if You Have a Power Outage in Rio Grande City

American Electric Power (AEP) Texas Central is responsible for power outages in Rio Grande City. If there’s a power outage in your area, you can report it by contacting AEP Texas Central at 866-223-8508.

Electric Companies in Rio Grande City

Home Energy Company collects reviews and customer satisfaction data on over 40 electricity companies servicing Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City

The beginnings of Rio Grande City can be traced back to 1846. This location was a large trading area during years of conflict and multiple wars. Eventually, the town adopted the name Rio Grande City, which encouraged more people to move there. Even without any pressing conflicts, the city was still a prime location for trade. Rio Grande City kept developing over the years. In fact, so many buildings and businesses were built that the city became known for its architecture. Currently, Rio Grande City is a thriving area with an estimated population of 14,408 as of 2019.

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:

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  • Online experience (20%)
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