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What Alpine plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

16.1¢
Average across live Alpine plans
6.6¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, AEP North delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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Top plans

Top Alpine plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

7.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$73

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Alpine area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Alpine

AEP North owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Alpine. Whichever plan you pick, AEP North still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes AEP North delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Alpine electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the AEP North territory average 16.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 6.6¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

AEP North is Alpine’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; AEP North delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Alpine addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Alpine today is 6.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 122 plans in Alpine, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Alpine

17 providers sell into the AEP North territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
6.6¢
cheapest today, all in
122
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Alpine

Alpine spans 6 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Alpine? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Alpine addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Alpine Water Department Call 432-837-3301 Website →
    City of Alpine Wastewater Department Call 432-837-3301 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Alpine Solid Waste Services Call 432-837-3301 Website →
Go deeper The full Alpine electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Alpine: population 6,035 · Brewster County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Alpine

Whether a business owner, new resident, or long-time citizen of Alpine, use of this comprehensive guide will enable you to find your best solution for an electricity plan.

Alpine electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.6c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits7.3c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.9c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: AEP North Fetched: 9:28 PM

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You have the power to choose your home’s energy provider in Alpine.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Alpine in shopping for their best electricity plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find calling the energy companies or visiting their websites.

Plans from many different electricity companies are shown in a powerful format that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This helps Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours and hours calling different energy companies or clicking through hundreds of different websites.

Energy in Alpine, Texas, has been deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when it comes to picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for the majority of the state, the city of Alpine included, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many excellent power providers compete for your business in Alpine by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your power statement.

As many as 65+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Alpine and there are hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Alpine

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

The average Texas business electricity rate is 8.3¢, 39% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.
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How to find the best energy plan in Alpine

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing how much energy you will consume in a month is the best way to shop for energy in Alpine. Why does this matter?

The rate you see electricity providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you use each month.

Unless you use exactly the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying an effective “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you enrolled.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to select your energy provider.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on anticipate monthly usage, then comparing rates by total monthly bill, is the best way to shop for the best rate for your home.

Even better, if you have an entire year of usage history for your household, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method takes into account the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the ideal way to find the right energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now solved in a few moments.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of offers and assisting you step-by-step to the electricity plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

We clarify the details, disclosing the various charges and fees, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to expect on your bill.

We then assist you in enrolling with your selected energy company without ever having to leave our service.

The takeaway here is you must determine your expected or historical usage before choosing the right electricity plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you are unable to acquire 12 months of historical usage, or you’re the owner of a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly picking the first plan you see advertised by an electricity provider at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

Use Compare Power to find the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Alpine: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Alpine, to get the best rate you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous home-owner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

It may take some effort to acquire usage for the past 12 months, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home’s usage pattern.

Note: If you are unable to obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage via utilizing our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code the tool will be able to assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or to possibly switch plans.

Switching electricity companies in Alpine

Switching is good. Market conditions are always changing, so it is important to shop for a lower price every year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing energy provider will typically raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you do not take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly higher than the plan you signed up.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract make sure to check the rates of competing energy companies.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars each year on your electricity bill.

Switching is easy:

When you decide to switch, your new electricity provider will handle everything for you including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Alpine is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver power to your home do not change when you switch energy companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date up to 14 days early of your current contract’s end date without an “early termination” fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most companies up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching companies may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

If you are unsure email us your latest energy bill and one of our team members will get back to you promptly with your best options.

If you’re ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the truly best rate.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch, and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you will need to collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Alpine energy companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Alpine?

You can enroll for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

Click on the company of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-deposit electricity plans in Alpine

If you need to find an energy plan in Alpine that requires no deposit, we can help.

If your first choice of plans charges a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling electricity companies to find out if a deposit is needed.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit requirements for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your everyday activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

If you have any questions about deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alpine business energy plans

If you manage a company in Alpine, you’re in good company.

Alpine is home to a significant number of small and large businesses and is a great place to run a business.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To lower your energy bill, you need to shop rates from competing energy companies.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy companies to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You enroll your information on Compare Power and the companies will present their bids. You to pick the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Alpine utilities

Electricity

To learn more about Smart Meters, or to download your Electricity Usage, visit (877) 373-4858.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Alpine, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (877) 373-4858.

Gas

For gas service in Alpine, call or visit Alpine official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Alpine, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Alpine.

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the AEP North Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

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Are you searching for a lower electricity rate in a different city? If so, you can find the location below and then click to sign up for a more affordable electricity plan.

If your city is not on the list, use the zip code finder for a rate lower than what you currently pay in your city.

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Alpine was founded in 1882 as a railroad town along the Southern Pacific Railroad route, originally named Murphyville after a local rancher. The town was renamed Alpine in 1888 because of its high elevation of 4,481 feet, making it one of the highest incorporated cities in Texas and earning it the nickname 'Top of Texas.'

RECENT

In 2019, Alpine completed construction of a new $12 million municipal airport terminal, transforming the small regional facility into a modern gateway for Big Bend tourism. The project has attracted increased private jet traffic and charter flights, boosting the local economy as more visitors use Alpine as their entry point to explore Big Bend National Park.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Legendary country music songwriter and performer Townes Van Zandt spent his final years living in a cabin outside Alpine in the 1990s. He wrote some of his most haunting songs while living in the high desert, and his grave in nearby Dido Cemetery has become a pilgrimage site for folk music fans from around the world.

DID YOU KNOW

Alpine is home to the McDonald Observatory's 'Dark Sky' initiative, which has convinced the entire city to use special low-light streetlamps to reduce light pollution. The city actually dims its lights every night to help astronomers at the nearby observatory see deeper into space, making Alpine one of the few cities in America that officially turns down its lights for science.

CULTURAL

Every summer since 1966, Alpine has hosted the annual 'Cowboy Poetry Gathering,' where real working cowboys and ranchers from across the Southwest come to recite original poems about ranch life. The event draws thousands of visitors who camp under the stars and listen to authentic stories of cattle drives, wild horses, and life on the range, preserving an oral tradition that dates back to the 1800s.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

432-837-3301

Website

101 N 2nd St, Alpine, TX 79830

Water

City of Alpine Water Department

432-837-3301

Website

Natural Gas

West Texas Gas Inc

432-837-2518

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Alpine Solid Waste Services

432-837-3301

Website

School District

Alpine Independent School District

432-837-7200

Website

Public Library

432-837-2621

Website