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What Big Wells plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

15.2¢
Average across live Big Wells 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 Big Wells 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 Big Wells area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Big Wells

AEP Central owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Big Wells. 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

Big Wells 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 Big Wells’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 Big Wells 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 Big Wells 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 Big Wells, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Big Wells

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 Big Wells

Big Wells spans 1 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 Big Wells? 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 Big Wells 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 Big Wells Water Department Call 830-965-1821 Website →
    City of Big Wells Sewer Department Call 830-965-1821 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 Big Wells Sanitation Department Call 830-965-1821 Website →
Go deeper The full Big Wells electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Big Wells: population 697 · Dimmit County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Big Wells 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
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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
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.3c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Total: 123 plans Utility: AEP Texas Fetched: 9:28 PM

Price all 123 plans at your usage →

As a resident or business owner within Big Wells, you have the power to choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Big Wells search for their best electricity plan.

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables a quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Competing offers from many different energy companies are outlined in a convenient format that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assists Texas energy customers in avoiding hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without consuming hours and hours making phone calls or navigating dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Big Wells has been deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when choosing a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

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

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

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Big Wells, with hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average electricity rates in Big Wells

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 Big Wells

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of electricity you will use each month is the best way to shop for energy in Big Wells. Why is this so vital?

The “price per kWh” you see energy companies 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 energy you use in the month.

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

Fortunately, there’s a better way to shop for an electricity provider.

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

Better yet, if you have a year of usage history for your household, 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 discover the ideal energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is now done in a few moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers, and guide you step-by-step to the electricity plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

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

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your selected power provider without leaving our service.

The takeaway here is you must understand 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.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly choosing the first plan you see advertised by an energy 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 Big Wells: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Big Wells, 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 in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Big Wells

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 company 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 more 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 decide to switch, your new electricity company will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous provider.

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

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

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early cancellation” penalty. 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 providers up to 6o days in advance.

The amount saved each month by switching to a different electricity company may outweigh the one-time fee to get out of your contract early.

For help with this, you can send us your latest energy bill via email, and one of our professional team members will contact you shortly to discuss 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 price.

You will want to gather your past usage for the last 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Big Wells 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.

Looking for a great electric company in Big Wells?

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

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

No-deposit electricity plans in Big Wells

If you need to find an energy plan in Big Wells 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.

Instead of calling a bunch of power companies or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you a tremendous amount of time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit obligations 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.

Big Wells business power plans

If you run a company in Big Wells, you’re in good company.

Big Wells has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The town is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To lower your electricity bill, compare 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 submit your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You get to choose the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Big Wells 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 Big Wells, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (866) 223-8508.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Big Wells was founded in 1909 as a railroad town along the International-Great Northern Railroad line connecting San Antonio to Laredo. The town got its name from several large artesian wells that were discovered during the railroad construction, which provided crucial water supplies for steam locomotives and the growing settlement in this arid region of South Texas.

RECENT

In 2018, Big Wells completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water treatment facility and replaced aging water lines throughout the community. This $2.3 million project, funded through state grants and federal rural development funds, ensures reliable water service for residents and supports potential future growth in this small rural community.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Big Wells was the childhood home of Jovita Idar, a pioneering Mexican-American journalist and civil rights activist born in nearby Laredo who spent formative years in the area. She became one of the first female journalists in Texas and founded La Liga Femenil Mexicanista in 1911 to provide education for Mexican-American children, making her a significant figure in early Texas civil rights history.

DID YOU KNOW

Big Wells sits atop one of the most productive artesian water systems in South Texas, with some wells naturally flowing at over 1,000 gallons per minute without pumping. The original railroad wells were so prolific that they created small lakes around the town, leading early settlers to joke that they had found an oasis in the desert, which became a major selling point for attracting new residents to the remote location.

CULTURAL

Big Wells celebrates its railroad heritage every fall with the annual 'Rails and Tales Festival,' where residents dress in period costumes and recreate the town's early days as a crucial water stop on the International-Great Northern line. The festival features vintage train displays, storytelling sessions about the old railroad days, and traditional South Texas barbacoa cooked in underground pits, maintaining connections to both Anglo railroad culture and Hispanic ranching traditions.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

830-965-1821

Website

101 Main St, Big Wells, TX 78830

Water

City of Big Wells Water Department

830-965-1821

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

800-752-8036

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Big Wells Sanitation Department

830-965-1821

Website

School District

Big Wells Independent School District

830-965-1304

Website

Public Library

830-965-1821

Website