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What Pernitas Point plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Pernitas Point

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Pernitas Point

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 Pernitas Point

Pernitas Point 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.

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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.

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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 Pernitas Point? 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:

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    Turn on electricity

    Most Pernitas Point 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.

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  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

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  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.

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Go deeper The full Pernitas Point electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Pernitas Point: population 5,200 · Hidalgo County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Pernitas Point Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
F
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 Pernitas Point, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Pernitas Point search 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.

Plans from many different electricity companies are shown in a simple grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This helps Texas energy customers avoid hidden markups and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking around on dozens of online sites.

Electricity in Pernitas Point has been deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

Deregulation of electricity in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Pernitas Point included, which introduced lots of competition.

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

As many as 100+ providers compete for your account in Pernitas Point, with hundreds of plans.

Average Electricity Rates in Pernitas Point

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 Pernitas Point

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Discovering how much energy you will consume monthly is the ideal way to find a deal on electricity in Pernitas Point. Why is this important?

The “price per kWh” you see power providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you use in the month.

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

Thankfully, there’s a better way to pick your power provider.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing rates by total monthly cost is the best way to shop for the lowest 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 ideal way to determine the right electricity rate 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 just moments.

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

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees, so you’ll know exactly where your money is going and what to anticipate on your monthly bill.

We then help you sign up with your selected power company without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you should understand your expected or historical usage before selecting 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

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate the average energy you 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 picking 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 Pernitas Point: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Pernitas Point, 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.

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 Pernitas Point

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate every year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing electricity provider will typically raise your energy rate once your term 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, 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 energy provider will handle everything for you, including terminating service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Pernitas Point 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 companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date up to 14 days before your contract’s end date without an “early termination” 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.

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

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 gather your historical usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Pernitas Point 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 Pernitas Point?

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Pernitas Point

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

If your first choice of plans mandates a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

Instead of calling around energy companies or browsing websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you much time and effort.

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

Pernitas Point Business Electricity Rates

If you manage a company in Pernitas Point, you’ll discover many other companies also have established themselves here.

Pernitas Point is home to many small and large companies and is a great place to run a business.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

Comparing prices from competing energy companies to lower your electricity bill would be best.

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 lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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 Pernitas Point

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Pernitas Point Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Pernitas Point was established in the 1920s as a small agricultural community along the Rio Grande River, originally settled by Mexican-American families who worked the fertile citrus groves and vegetable farms. The town's name comes from the Spanish word 'pernitas,' meaning 'little legs,' referring to the small tributaries that branched off from the main irrigation channels that fed the area's farms.

RECENT

In 2020, Pernitas Point completed a major infrastructure upgrade project that brought high-speed fiber internet to all residents, making it one of the first small rural communities in South Texas to achieve universal broadband access. This digital transformation has attracted several remote workers and small tech businesses to relocate to the area, diversifying the local economy beyond traditional agriculture.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Pernitas Point is the birthplace of renowned Tejano musician Esteban 'Steve' Jordan, who became known as the 'King of the Accordion' and influenced generations of conjunto musicians. Jordan recorded over 100 albums and performed at the White House in 1999, always crediting his small hometown for keeping him grounded and connected to his musical roots.

DID YOU KNOW

Pernitas Point sits on what was once the largest underground freshwater spring system in South Texas, which Native American tribes used as a gathering place for over 1,000 years before European settlement. Archaeological digs in the 1990s uncovered pottery shards and arrowheads dating back to 800 AD, and the spring still feeds the town's water system today, providing some of the purest drinking water in the Rio Grande Valley.

OTHER

CULTURAL/UNIQUE: Every December, Pernitas Point hosts the 'Festival de las Luminarias,' where residents line every street with thousands of traditional paper bag lanterns filled with sand and candles, creating a magical winter wonderland that can be seen from space. The tradition started in 1952 when a local family wanted to honor their son who died in the Korean War, and it has grown into a pilgrimage destination that draws visitors from across Texas and Mexico.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

956-580-8650

Website

1100 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572

Water

Pernitas Point Water System

956-580-8650

Website

Natural Gas

Texas Gas Service

800-700-2443

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Pernitas Point Solid Waste Services

956-580-8650

Website

School District

Mission Consolidated Independent School District

956-323-5500

Website

Public Library

956-580-8760

Website