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What La Grulla plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in La Grulla

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving La Grulla

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 La Grulla

La Grulla 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 La Grulla? 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 La Grulla 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 La Grulla Water Department Call 956-487-2300 Website →
    City of La Grulla Wastewater Services Call 956-487-2300 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 La Grulla Solid Waste Services Call 956-487-2300 Website →
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About La Grulla: population 1,678 · Starr County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to La Grulla, a business owner, or need no-deposit electricity, this insider’s guide will help you find your best power plan in La Grulla.

La Grulla Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
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Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits7.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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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
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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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As a resident or business owner within La Grulla, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

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

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find calling the energy providers or visiting their websites.

Plans from many different energy providers are outlined conveniently, making comparing your options simple and quick.

This assures Texas energy customers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy companies or sorting through dozens of different online sites.

Energy in La Grulla is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy 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, La Grulla included, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many fantastic power companies compete for your business in La Grulla by offering low prices, making it a great time to shop, switch, and lower costs on your energy statement.

As many as 100+ energy companies compete for your business in La Grulla, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in La Grulla

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 La Grulla

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Knowing the amount of electricity you will consume month-to-month is the best way to find a deal on electricity in La Grulla. Why is this so vital?

The electricity companies advertise for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much energy you use in the month.

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

Fortunately, there’s a better way to select your energy provider.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on anticipated monthly usage, then comparing options 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 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 best way to determine the ideal electricity 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 the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers, and assist you step-by-step with the best electricity plan for your home’s usage.

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 bill.

We then assist you in enrolling with your chosen electricity provider without ever having to leave our service.

The takeaway here is you must understand your expected or historical usage before picking the right 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 cannot obtain 12 months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy 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 La Grulla: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in La Grulla, 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.

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

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in La Grulla

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

Your existing energy provider will typically raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you do not take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate 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 energy providers.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to contact your current company to cancel (no “break-up call”)
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new energy company will cover everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in La Grulla 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 providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date up to 14 days before your contract ends without an “early termination” penalty. Texas law protects you here.

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.

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’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 lowest rate.

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 must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

La Grulla 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 La Grulla?

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 rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in La Grulla

If you need to find an energy plan in La Grulla that requires no deposit, we can help.

If your first selection 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 much time and effort.

We will instantly check the different plans for deposit obligations, 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.

La Grulla Business Power Rates

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

La Grulla has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The city 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

You need to compare prices from competing providers to manage your electricity costs.

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 on Compare Power, and the companies will present their bids. You choose the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In La Grulla, the City of La Grulla 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.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

La Grulla was founded in 1920 as a railroad town along the Missouri Pacific Railroad line that connected South Texas to Mexico. The town's name means 'The Crane' in Spanish, named after the sandhill cranes that migrated through the area each winter, creating spectacular displays along the Rio Grande Valley that early settlers found remarkable.

RECENT

In 2019, La Grulla completed construction of a new international bridge connecting directly to Miguel Alemán, Mexico, significantly boosting cross-border commerce and tourism. The bridge has brought new economic opportunities to this small border community, with increased trade and cultural exchange revitalizing the local economy.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

La Grulla is the hometown of Ramiro 'Ram' Herrera, who became the first Mexican-American to serve as a NASA mission specialist in the 1990s. Herrera grew up in La Grulla's tight-knit community and often credits his elementary teachers at La Grulla ISD for encouraging his interest in science and mathematics that led to his space career.

DID YOU KNOW

La Grulla sits on one of the most active smuggling routes in Texas history, dating back to the Prohibition era when bootleggers used the town's railroad connections to transport illegal alcohol from Mexico. The old railroad depot still stands today and local legends claim there are hidden tunnels beneath Main Street that were used during the 1920s smuggling operations.

CULTURAL

Every December, La Grulla hosts the 'Festival de las Grullas' (Festival of the Cranes) to celebrate the return of the sandhill cranes to the Rio Grande Valley. The three-day festival features traditional Mexican folk dancing, local cuisine, and guided bird-watching tours, drawing visitors from across Texas who come to witness thousands of cranes filling the winter skies.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

956-487-2300

Website

101 E Hidalgo St, La Grulla, TX 78548

Water

City of La Grulla Water Department

956-487-2300

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of La Grulla Solid Waste Services

956-487-2300

Website

School District

La Grulla Independent School District

956-487-2381

Website

Public Library

956-487-2300

Website