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Valentine Electricity Rates

Moving? | Switching? | Compare Official Rates for competing energy companies in Valentine, Texas. Not all plans are equal. This free consumer service helps you cut through hidden fees & confusing ads to quickly discover the best energy plan for your home or business. No-deposit energy plans & same day power available.

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What Valentine plans cost right now

Live pricing for the AEP North delivery territory · August 2026

16.1¢
Average across live Valentine plans
6.6¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, AEP North 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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1. Enter your ZIP. 2. We price every Valentine plan we offer at your real usage. 3. Order online in about 10 minutes — power on the date you pick. No account, no spam.

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Top plans

Top Valentine 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

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

7.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$73

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Valentine area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Valentine

AEP North owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Valentine. Whichever plan you pick, AEP North still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes AEP North delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Valentine electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the AEP North territory average 16.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 6.6¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

AEP North is Valentine’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; AEP North delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Valentine 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 Valentine today is 6.6¢ 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 122 plans in Valentine, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Valentine

17 providers sell into the AEP North territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
6.6¢
cheapest today, all in
122
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 Valentine

Valentine 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 Valentine? 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 Valentine 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.

    Private Wells/Jeff Davis County Call 432-426-3251 Website →
    Private Septic Systems Call 432-426-3251 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.

    Private Service/Self-Haul Call 432-426-3251 Website →
Go deeper The full Valentine electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Valentine: population 134 · Jeff Davis County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Valentine, own a business, or need no-deposit electricity, this thorough guide will help you discover your ideal power plan in Valentine.

Valentine Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits6.6c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits7.3c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits7.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.4c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits7.9c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: AEP North Fetched: 9:28 PM

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As a resident or business owner within Valentine, 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 Valentine shop 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.

Offers from many different energy companies are displayed conveniently, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This helps Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or sorting through dozens of websites.

Energy in Valentine is deregulated. As an energy customer, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Valentine included, which introduced massive competition.

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

As many as 60-100 retail electricity providers compete for your business in Valentine, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Valentine

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 Valentine

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Knowing the amount of electricity you will consume monthly is the best way to find a deal on power in Valentine. Why does this matter?

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

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much energy you consume each month.

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

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

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

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 perfect electricity plan for your home.

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

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

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

We then assist you in signing up with your selected energy provider without leaving our service.

The takeaway here is you should understand your expected or historical usage before picking the right electricity plan for your home.

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 picking the first plan you see advertised by an energy company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

Use Compare Power to shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Valentine: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Valentine, 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 come back to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Valentine

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate every year when your contract is about to expire.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you do not act, 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 power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new energy provider will take care of everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

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

You can pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract’s end date 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 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 knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

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.

Valentine 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 Valentine?

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

Click on the company of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Valentine

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

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more surfing the internet and calling energy providers to determine if a deposit is needed.

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your everyday activities stress-free.

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.

Valentine Business Power Rates

If you manage a company in Valentine, you’re in good company.

Valentine 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.

To manage your electricity bill, compare rates from competing providers.

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

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Valentine Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (877) 373-4858.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Valentine, visit the https://outagemap.aeptexas.com/ or call them at (877) 373-4858.

Gas

Call or visit Valentine’s official city website for gas service in Valentine to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the AEP North 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 Valentine

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 Valentine

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.

Valentine Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Valentine was established in the 1880s as a water stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad, named after a railroad surveyor. The tiny desert community became famous for its romantic name, and the post office began hand-stamping Valentine's Day cards with the town's postmark, a tradition that continues today with thousands of cards processed each February.

RECENT

In 2015, Valentine gained international attention when artist Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation began incorporating the town into art tours from nearby Marfa. The remote location has attracted minimalist art enthusiasts and photographers seeking the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Valentine served as a filming location for several Western movies in the 1950s and 1960s, including scenes from 'Giant' starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean. The town's authentic frontier appearance and railroad infrastructure made it a perfect backdrop for Hollywood's vision of the Old West.

DID YOU KNOW

Valentine is one of the smallest incorporated communities in Texas with its own school district, serving just a handful of students in a single building that houses all grades K-12. The Valentine Independent School District often has graduating classes of one or two students, making it one of the most intimate educational experiences in America.

CULTURAL

Every February 14th, Valentine becomes a pilgrimage destination for lovers who mail their Valentine's Day cards to the town's post office to receive the special 'Valentine, Texas' postmark. The tiny post office processes over 10,000 pieces of mail each Valentine's Day, with romantic couples from around the world participating in this unique postal tradition that transforms the desert hamlet into the 'Heart of Texas.'

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

432-426-3251

Website

101 Court Square, Fort Davis, TX 79734

Water

Private Wells/Jeff Davis County

432-426-3251

Website

Natural Gas

West Texas Gas Inc

432-837-2518

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Private Service/Self-Haul

432-426-3251

Website

School District

Valentine Independent School District

432-467-2202

Website

Public Library

432-426-3906

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