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What Seco Mines plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP Central delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Seco Mines

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Seco Mines

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 Seco Mines

Seco Mines 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 Seco Mines? 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 Seco Mines 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.

    Medina County Water Supply Corporation Call 830-741-3348 Website →
    Medina County Environmental Services Call 830-741-6180 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.

Go deeper The full Seco Mines electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Seco Mines: population 259 · Medina County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your Insider’s Guide to Finding the Best Electricity Rates and Energy Plans in Seco Mines

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

Seco Mines 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 Seco Mines, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Seco Mines in shopping for their best energy plan.

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

Competing plans from many different electricity providers are shown in a powerful layout that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This assists Texas energy customers in avoiding hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking around on hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Seco Mines is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when picking a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the electricity market for most of Texas, the city of Seco Mines included, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many fantastic power providers compete for your business in Seco Mines by offering low rates, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your energy statement.

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

Average Electricity Rates in Seco Mines

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 Seco Mines

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Knowing the amount of electricity you will consume each month is the ideal way to shop for energy in Seco Mines. Why is this important?

The rate you see energy providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you consume 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 signed up.

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

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

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 ideal way to determine the perfect electricity plan for your home.

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

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans and assisting you step-by-step with the energy rate plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

We clarify the details, disclosing the various charges, so you’ll know exactly where your money is going and what to expect on your monthly bill.

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your chosen energy company without leaving our service.

The bottom line is you must understand your expected or historical usage before picking the right electricity plan for your home.

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

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

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 find the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Seco Mines: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Seco Mines, 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 instantly through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Seco Mines

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so it is essential to shop for a lower price each year when your contract is about to expire.

Your existing electricity provider 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 significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing electricity 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 provider 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.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Seco Mines 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 pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early termination” fee. That’s Texas Law.

If you’re still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most companies 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 would like to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the cheapest 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.

Seco Mines 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 Seco Mines?

You can sign up for service with great electricity providers 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 Seco Mines

If you need to find an energy plan in Seco Mines 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 energy providers to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will instantly check the other plans for any deposit requirements 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 waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Seco Mines Business Energy Rates

If you manage a company in Seco Mines, you’ll discover many other organizations also have established themselves here.

Seco Mines 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.

You must shop for prices from competing energy companies to lower energy costs.

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

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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 Seco Mines

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Seco Mines

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.

Seco Mines Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Seco Mines was established in the 1880s as a coal mining town when the International-Great Northern Railroad discovered significant coal deposits in the area. The town's name literally means 'dry mines' in Spanish, reflecting both the arid landscape and the mining heritage that defined its early existence as one of the few coal mining operations in South Texas.

RECENT

In 2020, Seco Mines became part of a major archaeological study when researchers discovered Native American artifacts dating back over 1,000 years near the old mining sites. The Texas Historical Commission has since designated several areas around the town as protected archaeological zones, bringing new attention to this tiny community's ancient history.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

While Seco Mines itself hasn't produced major celebrities, it served as a filming location for several Western movies in the 1950s and 1960s due to its authentic frontier appearance. The town's abandoned mining structures and historic buildings provided the perfect backdrop for Hollywood productions seeking genuine Texas frontier settings.

DID YOU KNOW

Seco Mines is one of the smallest incorporated communities in Texas with fewer than 300 residents, yet it once had its own post office, general store, and even a small hotel during the coal mining boom. Today, the entire 'downtown' area consists of just a few buildings, making it possible to walk the entire business district in under two minutes.

CULTURAL

Despite its tiny size, Seco Mines maintains a strong sense of community through its annual 'Miners Day' celebration each September, where descendants of original mining families gather to share stories and preserve the town's heritage. The event features displays of original mining equipment and tools, some of which are over 140 years old and still owned by local families.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

830-741-6180

Website

1100 16th St, Hondo, TX 78861

Water

Medina County Water Supply Corporation

830-741-3348

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

800-752-8036

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Waste Connections

830-393-2800

Website

School District

Medina Valley Independent School District

830-931-2243

Website

Public Library

830-741-6161

Website