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What Cotulla plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Cotulla

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Cotulla

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 Cotulla

Cotulla 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 Cotulla? 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 Cotulla 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 Cotulla Water Department Call 830-879-2213 Website →
    City of Cotulla Wastewater Services Call 830-879-2213 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 Cotulla Solid Waste Services Call 830-879-2213 Website →
Go deeper The full Cotulla electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Cotulla: population 4,200 · La Salle County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Cotulla 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
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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 home’s energy provider in Cotulla.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Cotulla shop for their best energy plan.

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

Plans from many different electricity providers are displayed in a convenient grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assures Texas consumers avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy providers or sorting through dozens of different online sites.

Electricity in Cotulla is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of the state, the city of Cotulla included, which introduced massive competition.

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

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

Average electricity rates in Cotulla

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% 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 Cotulla

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering how much energy you will consume monthly is the ideal way to shop for energy in Cotulla. Why is this important?

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

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you consume each month.

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than what you observed when you ordered.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to choose your electricity company.

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

Better still, 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 ideal way to determine the right energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in just seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers, and navigate you step-by-step to the energy rate plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

We clarify the fine print, 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 signing up with your chosen electricity company without ever having to leave our website.

The bottom line is you must understand your expected or historical usage before picking the best energy 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 recently purchased a home or business, or you cannot obtain 12-months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy that you will use in any given 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 energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Cotulla: Setting up electricity

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

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

Your existing energy 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, shop the rates of competing electricity companies.

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 handle everything for you, including terminating service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Cotulla 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 up to 14 days before your current contract’s end date without an “early cancellation” penalty. That’s Texas Law.

If you’re still under contract, check 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 understanding your usage is the best way to find the truly cheapest price.

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

Cotulla 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 Cotulla?

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

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on the company of your choosing.

No-deposit electricity plans in Cotulla

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

If charged a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

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

We will review the other plans for any deposit obligations immediately so you can get your power on and return 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.

Cotulla business electricity plans

If you run a company in Cotulla, you’ll discover several other organizations also call Cotulla home.

Cotulla 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 manage your electricity bill, you need to shop rates from competing providers.

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 providers will present their bids. You choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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

Cotulla was founded in 1881 by Polish immigrant Joseph Cotulla, who established the town as a railroad stop along the International-Great Northern Railroad. The town became a crucial shipping point for cattle ranchers in South Texas, with Cotulla building the first railroad stockyards in the region to facilitate the massive cattle drives heading north to Kansas markets.

RECENT

The Eagle Ford Shale oil boom transformed Cotulla from a sleepy ranching town of 3,600 residents in 2010 to a bustling energy hub with over 7,000 workers during peak drilling operations. The city invested millions in infrastructure improvements including new roads, water treatment facilities, and expanded emergency services to accommodate the influx of oil field workers and their families.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Future President Lyndon B. Johnson taught at Welhausen Elementary School in Cotulla from 1928-1929, where he worked with impoverished Mexican-American students. Johnson later credited this experience as pivotal in shaping his views on civil rights and education, directly influencing his Great Society programs and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

DID YOU KNOW

Cotulla is home to the world's largest mesquite tree, a massive specimen that stands 35 feet tall with a crown spread of 87 feet and a trunk circumference of over 20 feet. This ancient tree, estimated to be over 400 years old, has survived droughts, floods, and development, becoming such a local landmark that the city built a small park around it and holds an annual Mesquite Festival in its honor.

CULTURAL

Cotulla celebrates its unique Polish-Mexican heritage with the annual Cinco de Mayo and Polish Heritage festivals, reflecting the town's founding by Polish railroad workers and its large Hispanic population. The city's main street features murals depicting both cultures, and local restaurants serve a distinctive fusion cuisine that combines Polish pierogi-making techniques with traditional Mexican flavors, creating dishes found nowhere else in Texas.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

830-879-2213

Website

308 N Main St, Cotulla, TX 78014

Water

City of Cotulla Water Department

830-879-2213

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Cotulla Solid Waste Services

830-879-2213

Website

School District

Cotulla Independent School District

830-879-3238

Website

Public Library

830-879-3732

Website