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What Palacios plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Palacios

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Palacios

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 Palacios

Palacios 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 Palacios? 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 Palacios 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 Palacios Water Department Call 361-972-3248 Website →
    City of Palacios Wastewater Department Call 361-972-3248 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 Palacios Solid Waste Services Call 361-972-3248 Website →
Go deeper The full Palacios electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Palacios: population 4,718 · Matagorda County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Palacios 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
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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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As a resident or business owner within Palacios, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

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

These official rates are identical to those you’ll find calling the electricity companies or visiting their websites.

Competing offers from several electricity providers are shown in a standardized layout that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assures Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking through dozens of websites.

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

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, including the city of Palacios, which introduced competition.

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

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

Average Electricity Rates in Palacios

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 Palacios

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Knowing the amount of electricity you will consume month-to-month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Palacios. Why does this matter?

The “price per kWh” you see power companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you consume in the month.

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you signed up.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to choose your energy rate.

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

Better yet, 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 best way to find the perfect energy rate plan for your home.

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

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

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees, 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 selected energy company without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway is that you must know your expected or historical usage before selecting 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

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate your average monthly energy usage.

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 shop for the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Palacios: Setting up Electricity

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

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

Your existing electricity company 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, 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 power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you decide to switch, your new electricity company will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous company.

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

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early cancellation” 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 providers 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 best 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.

Palacios 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 looking for a great electric company in Palacios?

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

Click on the provider of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Palacios

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

If assessed 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 requirements instantly 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.

Palacios Business Power Rates

If you manage a company in Palacios, you’re not alone.

Palacios 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 lower your electricity bill, compare rates from competing providers.

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 once, and the companies will present their bids. You choose the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Palacios, the City of Palacios 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 Palacios

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Palacios

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.

Don’t see your city on the list? Use the zip code finder to search for your new low rate in your city.

Palacios Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Palacios was founded in 1901 by the Palacios Land Company as a planned resort community along Matagorda Bay. The town's name means 'palaces' in Spanish, reflecting the developers' grand vision of creating an elegant coastal destination that would rival Galveston as a premier Texas Gulf Coast resort town.

RECENT

In 2017, Palacios completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Main Street and created new waterfront amenities. The project included the construction of a new fishing pier and boat launch facility, which has significantly boosted the local tourism economy and attracted new businesses to the area.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Palacios is the birthplace of country music legend George Strait, who was born here in 1952 before his family moved to nearby Pearsall. The 'King of Country Music' has sold over 100 million records worldwide and still maintains ties to the coastal area, often mentioning his Texas Gulf Coast roots in interviews.

DID YOU KNOW

Palacios is home to one of the last remaining Luther Hotel buildings in Texas, constructed in 1903 as part of a chain of luxury resort hotels. The three-story wooden structure survived the 1915 hurricane that destroyed most of the original resort town, and today it stands as a rare example of early 20th-century Gulf Coast resort architecture.

CULTURAL

Palacios hosts the annual 'Fun-N-Sun Festival' each summer, which features the unique tradition of crowning both a 'Shrimp Queen' and 'Fishing King' to celebrate the town's dual identity as both a shrimping port and recreational fishing destination. The festival includes shrimp boat blessing ceremonies and competitive shrimp peeling contests that draw participants from across the Texas coast.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

361-972-3248

Website

312 Main St, Palacios, TX 77465

Water

City of Palacios Water Department

361-972-3248

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Palacios Solid Waste Services

361-972-3248

Website

School District

Palacios Independent School District

361-972-2509

Website

Public Library

361-972-3697

Website