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At your usage level

What Bishop plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Bishop

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Bishop

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 Bishop

Bishop 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 Bishop? 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 Bishop 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 Bishop Water Department Call 361-584-2214 Website →
    City of Bishop Sewer Department Call 361-584-2214 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 Bishop Sanitation Department Call 361-584-2214 Website →
Go deeper The full Bishop electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Bishop: population 3,134 · Nueces County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Bishop, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this thorough guide will help you find your best power plan in Bishop.

Bishop electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
F
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
G
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
E
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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As a resident or business owner within Bishop, you have the power to choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Bishop shop for their lowest rate electricity plan.

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

Competing offers from several different electricity companies are presented in a convenient layout that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This allows Texas energy customers to avoid hidden markups and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours calling different energy companies or navigating hundreds of different websites.

Electricity in Bishop 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 flexibility and power over your energy bills.

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

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

As many as 65+ providers compete for your account in Bishop and there are hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average electricity rates in Bishop

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 Bishop

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use in a month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Bishop. Why should you care?

The “price per kWh” you see power companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much power you consume in each month.

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

Thankfully, there’s a better way to pick your electricity provider.

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

Better yet, 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 determine the right energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes 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 plans, and guide you step-by-step to the electricity plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

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

We then assist you in signing up with your selected electricity provider without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you must understand your expected or historical usage before picking 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 choosing the first plan you see advertised by an electricity company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

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

Moving to Bishop: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Bishop, 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 Bishop

Switching is good. Market conditions are always in flux, so it is important to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your energy 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.

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 electricity 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 energy company will take care of everything for you including terminating service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Bishop 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 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.

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 would like 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.

Bishop 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 Bishop?

You can sign up for service with great electricity providers 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 Bishop

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

If your first selection 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 companies to determine if a deposit is going to be required.

We will review the other plans for any deposit requirements instantly so you can get your power on and get back to your day.

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.

Bishop business energy plans

If you run a business in Bishop, you’re in great company.

Bishop is home to a significant number of small and large businesses and is a thriving town to run a company.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your electricity costs, you need to compare rates from competing energy companies.

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

You enroll your information once and the companies will present their bids. You to pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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 Bishop

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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

Bishop was founded in 1910 by F.Z. Bishop, a land developer who purchased 16,000 acres from the King Ranch and established the town as an agricultural center. The Missouri Pacific Railroad built a depot here in 1913, making Bishop a crucial shipping point for cotton, cattle, and produce from the fertile Coastal Bend region of South Texas.

RECENT

In 2019, Bishop completed construction of a new $8.5 million high school campus that serves as a regional educational hub for surrounding rural communities. The state-of-the-art facility includes advanced agricultural science labs and a championship-level football stadium that has become a source of tremendous community pride.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Bishop is the hometown of Eva Longoria, the internationally famous actress known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on 'Desperate Housewives' and her work as a producer and director. Longoria frequently returns to Bishop for community events and has donated significantly to local educational programs, maintaining strong ties to her small-town roots.

DID YOU KNOW

Bishop holds the unusual distinction of being one of the few Texas towns where the main street was deliberately built extra wide to accommodate cattle drives passing through town. The original Main Street was constructed 120 feet wide in 1913, compared to the typical 60-80 feet, because ranchers needed space to move large herds from the King Ranch to the railroad depot without disrupting local businesses.

CULTURAL

Every October, Bishop hosts the annual 'Countryfest' celebration that draws over 10,000 visitors to this small town of just 3,000 residents. The festival features live country music, a barbecue cook-off, and a unique 'Cow Patty Bingo' game where participants bet on which numbered square a cow will choose for its business, with proceeds supporting local youth programs.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

361-584-2214

Website

217 W Main St, Bishop, TX 78343

Water

City of Bishop Water Department

361-584-2214

Website

Natural Gas

Texas Gas Service

800-700-2443

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Bishop Sanitation Department

361-584-2214

Website

School District

Bishop Consolidated Independent School District

361-584-3591

Website

Public Library

361-584-3838

Website