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What Dilley plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Dilley

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Dilley

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 Dilley

Dilley 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 Dilley? 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 Dilley 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 Dilley Water Department Call 830-965-1321 Website →
    City of Dilley Wastewater Department Call 830-965-1321 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 Dilley Solid Waste Services Call 830-965-1321 Website →
Go deeper The full Dilley electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Dilley: population 4,110 · Frio County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Dilley 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
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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

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You have the power to choose your household’s energy provider in Dilley.

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

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

Competing offers from many different energy providers are shown in a powerful layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

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

Energy in Dilley has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose when picking a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

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

As a result, many excellent energy companies compete for your business in Dilley by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save money on your electricity statement.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Dilley, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Dilley

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.
  • Emily (TX, United States)

How to find the best energy plan in Dilley

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining how much energy you will use in a month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Dilley. Why is this important?

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

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you use in the month.

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

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

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

Even better, if you have 12 months 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 ideal way to discover your home’s ideal electricity rate plan.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now solved in just seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers and navigating you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all 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 selected power provider without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you must determine your expected or historical usage before ordering 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 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 shop for the best electricity plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Dilley: Setting up electricity

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

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, 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 cannot obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage using our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool can assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when renewing your existing plan or possibly switching plans.

Switching electricity companies in Dilley

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

Your existing energy 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, 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 take care of everything for you, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Dilley 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 energy 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” fee. 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.

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 best price.

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

Dilley 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 Dilley?

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 your chosen company.

No-deposit electricity plans in Dilley

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

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity providers to determine if a deposit is needed.

We will review the other plans for any deposit obligations instantly so you can get your lights on and return to your day.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of 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.

Dilley business power plans

If you own a business in Dilley, you’re not alone.

Dilley 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

You need to compare prices from competing providers to manage your energy bill.

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

You submit your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Dilley’s official city website for gas service in Dilley to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Dilley, the City of Dilley usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

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 Dilley

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Dilley was founded in 1906 when the International-Great Northern Railroad established a station here, naming it after George Dilley, a railroad official. The town quickly became a shipping point for cattle and agricultural products from the surrounding ranches, with the railroad bringing prosperity to this previously unsettled area of South Texas brush country.

RECENT

In 2014, Dilley gained national attention when it became home to the largest family immigrant detention center in the United States, operated by ICE. The South Texas Family Residential Center can house up to 2,400 people and has significantly impacted the local economy, bringing jobs and federal investment to this small rural community.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star George Strait spent part of his childhood in nearby Pearsall but often visited Dilley, and the area's ranching culture heavily influenced his authentic cowboy image and music. The region's cattle ranching heritage that Dilley represents has been celebrated in many of Strait's songs about South Texas ranch life.

DID YOU KNOW

Dilley sits in the heart of what's known as the 'Winter Garden' region of Texas, famous for producing some of the earliest vegetables in the nation each spring. Despite being in semi-arid South Texas, the area's artesian wells and mild winters allow farmers to grow spinach, carrots, and onions that reach markets weeks before crops from other regions, earning millions in early-season premium prices.

CULTURAL

Dilley celebrates its ranching heritage every fall with the annual Dilley Watermelon Festival, which ironically focuses more on barbacoa and conjunto music than watermelons. The festival features traditional South Texas ranch cooking methods, including barbacoa cooked in underground pits, and showcases the area's strong Mexican-American cultural traditions that have shaped the community since its founding.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

830-965-1321

Website

105 W Main St, Dilley, TX 78017

Water

City of Dilley Water Department

830-965-1321

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

800-752-8036

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Dilley Solid Waste Services

830-965-1321

Website

School District

Dilley Independent School District

830-965-1750

Website

Public Library

830-965-2112

Website