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At your usage level

What Bayview plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

15.2¢
Average across live Bayview plans
7.0¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 123 live plans at 1,000 kWh, AEP Central 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 Bayview 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

Saver Plus 12

Frontier Utilities

7.0¢

at 1,000 kWh

$70

est. monthly total

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Bayview

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

Quick answers

Bayview electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the AEP Central territory average 15.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 7.0¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

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

Yes — most Bayview 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 Bayview today is 7.0¢ 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 123 plans in Bayview, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Bayview

17 providers sell into the AEP Central territory today, between them offering 123 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
7.0¢
cheapest today, all in
123
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 Bayview

Bayview spans 3 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 Bayview? 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 Bayview 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.

    Cameron County Water Control & Improvement District Call 956-350-5470 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.

    Cameron County Solid Waste Department Call 956-247-3663 Website →
Go deeper The full Bayview electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Bayview: population 350 · Cameron County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Bayview, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this complete guide will help you determine your perfect power plan in Bayview.

Bayview electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
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Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits7.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits7.0c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.1c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.2c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.2c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.3c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Total: 123 plans Utility: AEP Texas Fetched: 9:28 PM

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You have the power to choose your household’s energy company in Bayview.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Bayview in searching for their lowest-rate energy plan.

These official rates are the identical prices you’ll find contacting the electricity companies or visiting them online.

Competing offers from many different energy companies are presented in a simple grid that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours making phone calls or clicking around on dozens of different online sites.

Energy in Bayview, Texas, has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when choosing a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

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

As a result, many excellent power companies compete for your business in Bayview by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save costs on your power bill.

As many as 60-100 energy companies compete for your account in Bayview, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Bayview

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.
  • Emily (TX, United States)

How to find the best energy plan in Bayview

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use each month is the best way to shop for electricity in Bayview. Why should you care?

The “price per kWh” you see energy companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you use in the month.

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you ordered.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to shop for energy rates.

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

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the absolute best way to determine the ideal electricity rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in seconds.

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

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

We then assist you in enrolling with your chosen energy provider without leaving our service.

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before selecting the best 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 cannot 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.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

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

Moving to Bayview: Setting up electricity

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

Ask the previous homeowner 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 can’t obtain a usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below, and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

Sign-up for a plan instantly through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Bayview

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate every year when your contract expires.

Your existing electricity provider will typically raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

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

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing energy providers.

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

Switching is easy:

When you make the switch, your new electricity company will handle everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Bayview 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 electricity companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration date without an “early cancellation” fee. That’s Texas Law.

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 of breaking your existing contract.

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

If you’re ready to switch and want to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the truly lowest price.

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.

Bayview 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 Bayview?

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 Bayview

Need to find an energy plan in Bayview that doesn’t require a deposit?

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 clicking around and calling energy providers to determine if a deposit is needed.

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit requirements for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular 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.

Bayview business energy plans

If you manage a business in Bayview, you’ll discover many other companies also call Bayview home.

Bayview is home to many small and large businesses and is a thriving place to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

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

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

You submit your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You get to choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Bayview utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (866) 223-8508.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Bayview, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (866) 223-8508.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the AEP Central 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.

View electricity prices for zip codes in Bayview

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Bayview was established in the 1920s as a small farming community along the Laguna Madre, originally settled by families seeking fertile land for citrus groves and vegetable farming. The town's name reflects its scenic location overlooking the coastal waters, and it served as a quiet agricultural outpost during the early development of the Rio Grande Valley's farming industry.

RECENT

In 2020, Bayview became part of a major coastal restoration project funded by the Texas General Land Office, which has invested over $2 million in shoreline protection and habitat restoration along the Laguna Madre. The project has helped protect the tiny community from erosion while creating new wetland areas that attract migratory birds and support local fishing.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: While Bayview itself is too small to have produced major celebrities, it sits in the heart of Cameron County, which was home to legendary conjunto musician Narciso Martinez, known as 'El Huracan del Valle.' The area around Bayview has also been featured in several independent films about border life and has served as a filming location for documentaries about South Texas ranch culture.

DID YOU KNOW

Bayview is one of the smallest incorporated communities in Texas with a post office, serving a population of just around 350 people, yet it maintains its own ZIP code (78566) and has been continuously inhabited for nearly a century. The entire town could fit inside many shopping mall parking lots, but it has survived hurricanes, economic downturns, and urban development pressures that have transformed much of the Rio Grande Valley.

OTHER

CULTURAL/UNIQUE: Bayview represents the authentic 'old Valley' culture that existed before the region's rapid development, where many residents still speak Spanish as their primary language and maintain traditional ranching and fishing lifestyles. The community is known for its annual blessing of the fleet ceremony, where local fishing boats are blessed by a priest before the start of each fishing season, a tradition that connects the tiny town to its coastal heritage and Catholic roots.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

956-216-5000

Website

964 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

Water

Cameron County Water Control & Improvement District

956-350-5470

Website

Natural Gas

Texas Gas Service

800-700-2443

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Cameron County Solid Waste Department

956-247-3663

Website

School District

Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District

956-233-4401

Website

Public Library

956-233-5045

Website