Best Rio Grande City Electricity Plans and Rates
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | $114 | 11.4 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 | $114 | 11.4 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Budget Saver 12 | $162 | 16.2 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Light Saver 12 | $170 | 17.0 | 100% |
4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | $164 | 16.4 | 9% |
Rhythm Energy | Simply Select 12 | $165 | 16.5 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Platinum 12+ | $182 | 18.2 | 30% |
TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $182 | 18.2 | 26% |
Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid | $207 | 20.7 | 26% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Premier 12 | $208 | 20.8 | 30% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for AEP Central service areas are pulled for the zip code 78336. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Cheapest Electricity Rates in Rio Grande City
Provider | Plan name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 12 | $114 | 11.4 | 30% |
Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | $114 | 11.4 | 30% |
Gexa | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 | $114 | 11.4 | 100% |
Gexa | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | $114 | 11.4 | 100% |
Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 12 | $115 | 11.5 | 24% |
Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 24 | $115 | 11.5 | 24% |
Cirro | Simple Bill Credit 24 | $115 | 11.5 | 24% |
Cirro | Simple Bill Credit 12 | $115 | 11.5 | 24% |
Express Energy | Flash 24 | $129 | 12.9 | 0% |
Express Energy | Flash 12 | $129 | 12.9 | 0% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for AEP Central service areas are pulled for the zip code 78336. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Top Rio Grande City Electric Companies
Retail Energy Provider | Our Rating | Customer Satisfaction Score | BBB Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
4.9 | 4.7 | A+ | |
4.9 | 5 | A+ | |
4.9 | 4.8 | NR | |
4.8 | 4.6 | A+ | |
4.8 | 5 | A+ | |
4.7 | 4.8 | A+ | |
4.7 | 4.5 | NR | |
4.6 | 4.2 | C | |
4.6 | 4.5 | NR | |
4.5 | 4 | NR |
How to Lower Your Electricity Bill and Carbon Emissions in Rio Grande City
Reduce your energy rates and cut your CO2: you can take power over your electricity bill every month by comparing electricity suppliers in Rio Grande City. You can also receive exclusive discount rates through Home Energy Club to save you even more money. Another way to save money is to enroll in a 100% renewable energy plan, which sometimes costs less than what you pay for traditional energy.
Cut your electricity usage by taking easy steps that will save you money: you can also reduce your energy bill by following any of these 10 simple steps.
Get custom discount commercial electricity quotes: you can seek a custom commercial energy quote for your company from energy providers who help small businesses at our Business Plans page.
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. You can also view the status of a power outage new Rio Grande City through the AEP Texas Outage Map.
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:
- Customer satisfaction (30%)
- Customer retention (30%)
- Online experience (20%)
- Customer experience (20%)
