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What Los Fresnos plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Los Fresnos

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Los Fresnos

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 Los Fresnos

Los Fresnos spans 4 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 Los Fresnos? 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 Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos Water Department Call 956-233-5768 Website →
    City of Los Fresnos Wastewater Department Call 956-233-5768 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 Los Fresnos Solid Waste Services Call 956-233-5768 Website →
Go deeper The full Los Fresnos electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Los Fresnos: population 7,463 · Cameron County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Los Fresnos Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
F
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
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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You can choose your household’s electric provider in Los Fresnos.

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

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

Plans from many different energy providers are outlined in a powerful layout that simplifies evaluating alternatives.

This assures Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours calling different energy providers or sorting through hundreds of websites.

Energy in Los Fresnos has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, Los Fresnos included, which introduced competition.

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

As many as 60-100 energy companies compete for your business in Los Fresnos, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Los Fresnos

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 Los Fresnos

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Knowing the amount of electricity you will use month-to-month is the ideal way to find a deal on electricity in Los Fresnos. Why is this so vital?

The rate electricity providers advertise is for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much energy you consume in a month.

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you signed up.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to choose your power rate.

Calculating your total 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 household.

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 best way to find the ideal energy plan for your home.

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

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and assisting you step-by-step with the energy rate 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 expect on your bill.

We then help you order your plan with your selected power company without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you must know 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 own 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 Los Fresnos: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Los Fresnos, 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: 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 will be able to assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to return to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Los Fresnos

Switching is good. Market conditions constantly change, so you must shop for a lower rate each year when your contract expires.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your energy rate once your term expires. If you fail to act, 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, check the rates of competing energy companies.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to call 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 electricity provider will handle everything, including canceling service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Los Fresnos 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 providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration 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.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching providers may outweigh the fee of breaking your existing contract.

If you are unsure, email us your latest energy bill, and one of our team members will get back 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 knowing your usage is the best way to find the best price.

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

Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos?

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 rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Los Fresnos

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

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 surfing the internet and calling electricity companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

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

Los Fresnos Business Electricity Plans

If you run a company in Los Fresnos, you’re in great company.

Los Fresnos is home to many small and large companies and is a thriving place to run a business.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You must shop for rates from competing energy companies to lower your electricity bill.

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Los Fresnos, the City of Los Fresnos 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

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Los Fresnos

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Los Fresnos

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.

Los Fresnos Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Los Fresnos was founded in 1925 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a planned agricultural community in the Rio Grande Valley. The town's name, meaning 'The Ash Trees' in Spanish, was chosen to reflect the native ash trees that once dotted the landscape before being cleared for farming. The railroad brought settlers from across the Midwest who established citrus groves and vegetable farms that became the economic foundation of the community.

RECENT

In 2020, Los Fresnos completed construction of a new $45 million high school campus that serves as a state-of-the-art educational facility for the growing community. The school features advanced technology labs, a performing arts center, and athletic facilities that have attracted families to relocate to the area. This investment has sparked additional residential and commercial development throughout the city.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Los Fresnos is the hometown of NFL linebacker Brian Orakpo, who played for the Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans during his successful career. After retiring from professional football, Orakpo returned to Texas and co-founded Diggs & Orakpo BBQ with fellow NFL player Adam 'Pacman' Jones. The restaurant has become a popular destination, bringing national attention back to his Rio Grande Valley roots.

DID YOU KNOW

Los Fresnos sits just 20 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border and is located in one of the most important bird migration corridors in North America, the Central Flyway. Every winter, the area becomes a temporary home to over 500 species of birds, including rare tropical species that attract birdwatchers from around the world. The nearby Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge hosts some of the last remaining ocelots in the United States, with only about 50-80 of these wild cats left in Texas.

CULTURAL

Los Fresnos celebrates its bicultural heritage with the annual Falcon Festival, which honors the city's connection to both American and Mexican traditions through food, music, and art. The festival features traditional folklorico dancing, conjunto music, and authentic regional cuisine that reflects the community's position in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. The event draws thousands of visitors each year and showcases the unique blend of cultures that defines daily life in this border region community.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

956-233-5768

Website

520 E Ocean Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566

Water

City of Los Fresnos Water Department

956-233-5768

Website

Natural Gas

Texas Gas Service

800-700-2443

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Los Fresnos Solid Waste Services

956-233-5768

Website

School District

Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District

956-233-4401

Website

Public Library

956-233-3016

Website