McAllen Electricity Rates, Plans & Suppliers
The cheapest McAllen electricity rate is 13.5 ¢/kWh, 29% lower than the average rate of 19.0 ¢/kWh.
38% are choosing plans with a contract length of 12 months, with 24 month contracts being the second most popular choice at 24%.
The average electric bill in McAllen is $160, with average electricity usage of 1100 per month.
Recommended McAllen Electricity Plans
Compare McAllen Electricity Rates
We've researched the best providers and plans so you can find a great electricity rate in McAllen
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy | 12/months | 9.9¢/kWh |
| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 9.9¢/kWh |
| Frontier Utilities | 12/months | 10.5¢/kWh |
| 4Change Energy | 24/months | 10.5¢/kWh |
| Discount Power | 24/months | 11.5¢/kWh |
| Cirro Energy | 24/months | 11.5¢/kWh |
| Think Energy | 8/months | 12.1¢/kWh |
| Veteran Energy | 12/months | 12.8¢/kWh |
| Rhythm | 6/months | 12.9¢/kWh |
| BKV Energy | 12/months | 13.3¢/kWh |
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Amigo Energy | 24/months | 12.1¢/kWh |
| Just Energy | 24/months | 12.1¢/kWh |
| Tara Energy | 24/months | 12.1¢/kWh |
| TriEagle Energy | 36/months | 12.9¢/kWh |
| Direct Energy | 24/months | 15.4¢/kWh |
| TXU Energy | 12/months | 15.5¢/kWh |
When do Electricity Rates Change in McAllen Change?
As McAllen moves into winter, you're going to see fixed rate electricity rates drop with the temperature. So if you're looking for cheap McAllen electricity rates, fall to winter is the best time to to compare Texas electricity rates.
Video - What is The Best McAllen Electricity Rate (September 2024)
How to Switch Electricity Companies in McAllen?
Switching Electricity companies is simple and seamless with no interruption in service.
- When is it Time To Switch Your Power Company: Check your electricity company contract's end date, if you're within 45 days you may forward switch, or within 14 days you can switch without penalty. Your retail electric provider is required to notify you at least 30 days before a contract expires.
- Compare electricity rates McAllen:If you can find a cheap new rate is dramatically lower it may be worthwhile to switch early and pay the ETF. Lets say youre on a 17 cent rate and youve found a great 11 cent rate. At 2000kWh per month at 17 cents is $340 and 2000kWh at 11 cents is $220. You could save $120 in the first month - so the $60 ETF is worth taking a hit on.
- Switch Electricity Company: Once you find a great McAllen electricity rate and want to lock it in, you can schedule a forward switch up to 45 days in advance. Ensure you get proof of switch order and date, (you should get an email) and retain any emails for your records.
McAllen's Best Light Companies
TexasElectricityRatings, rates the top electricity companies in McAllen
| Rank | Provider | Stars | Award | |
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Champion Energy Services |  |
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Payless Power | |
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Constellation |  |
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TriEagle Energy | |
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Reliant | |
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Types of Energy Plans in McAllen
There are basically three types of Electricity Plans available for residential customers. Houston electricity companies offer a wide range of options and terms. For the most part they are in three categories: fixed-rate and variable rate and pre-paid.
Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans in Houston
Fixed-rate plans will have a set price for the term of the contract. Regardless of weather, natural events, or market volatility, your rate will not change. Fixed-rate plans have a term length of 6, 12, 24, or 36 months. We recommend fixed-rate plans for most customers.
Variable-Rate Electricity Plans Houston
Variable-rate plan rates may change on a monthly basis based on market factors. Variable-rate plans offer more flexibility but present more volatility in pricing. Price changes may impact your monthly electricity bill in the form of price hikes. In most cases, we do not recommend variable-rate plans.
Pre-Paid Electricity Plans in Houston
When you sign up for pre-paid electricity, no social security number and no credit check are required.
Signing up takes a few minutes and requires a small upfront payment to establish your account balance. Prepaid providers will text you to add more money as you balance changes. Or you can use your prepaid provider's app to monitor your usage and manage your budget online.
McAllen Electricity Outage and Utility Information
If you have a power outage, or any issue with your home's electrical delivery, you should contact your local electric utility for assistance
Centerpoint Energy: 713-207-2222
AEP Central/AEP North: 866-223-8508
Contact the Texas Public Utilities Commission with any other concerns:
PUC Customer Protection, P.O. Austin, TX 787111-3326.
Call 1-888-782-8477
Email the PUCT at customer@puc.texas.gov
Are You Moving to McAllen?
Texas has a deregulated electricity market. That means McAllen Electricity Companies compete for your business. Just like cellphone, Internet, Insurance and credit card companies that compete for your business. And just like those businesses there are plenty of ways that Texas electricity companies can take advantage of you, so we've made it easy. We've rated, ranked, and recommend McAllen's best electricity companies and electricity plans that will make your move easy.
Getting your power turned on in McAllen is easy. If your home has a smart meter, we can get your power turned on in 4-6 hours. Just enter your zip code to get started.
Compare Local Electric Rates
When shopping for electricity, you will see that rates and plan availability may vary by location. This is due to differences between local utility transmission and delivery fees.
That's why you need to enter your zip code to compare electricity rates in McAllen.
Compare Business Electricity Rates in McAllen?
You have the power to choose your Commercial and Small Business Electricity Rates in McAllen. The Texas Electricity Ratings commercial electricity marketplace is exclusively for business electricity customers looking to start commercial service or compare their existing commercial electricity rates.
McAllen business electricity rates are some of the lowest in the US and are 20-30% less than residential rates. So, if you're starting a business in McAllen or just want to compare commercial electricity rates and shop the market for a better rate, you could save thousands each year by shopping for a lower rate.
Commercial Electricity Rates in McAllen
Renewable and Green Energy Options in McAllen
Over 30% of the energy produced in Texas is from renewable energy resources such as solar, and wind. In fact, Texas produces more green energy than any other state. And is one of the reasons that Texas has some of the lowest electricity rates in the US.
Every Texas energy provider has about 20% green energy in their mix of energy sources. You can see this in the Fuel Mix section of any Texas Electricity Plan EFL (Electricity Facts Label).
Most Texas electricity companies have a 100% green / renewable energy plan, where 100% of the energy you buy supports renewable energy generators. Some McAllen electricity companies are exclusively green, where every plan is 100% green and prices and rates support 100% green energy and renewable generation.
The 3 types of renewable energy plans to select from:
- Green energy term plans:
- These are similar to traditional 3 to 12 month term plans with 100% green energy.
- EV Charging Plans:
- Plans targeted at EV owners that are "Time of Use" where you pay low rates at night (between 11PM and 5AM) and a higher rate during the day.
- Solar Buy Back Plans:
- Plans that allow homeowners who own their solar panels to sell excess power back to their provider or offset their electricity bill with excess power generated by their solar panels and may earn bill credits of up to .25 cents per kWh exported back to the grid.
Five Green Electric Plans for McAllen
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy | 12/months | 9.9¢/kWh |
| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 9.9¢/kWh |
| Think Energy | 12/months | 12.2¢/kWh |
| Rhythm | 6/months | 12.9¢/kWh |
| GoodCharlie Energy | 12/months | 14.2¢/kWh |
FAQ: McAllen Rates, Plans and Providers
Is it true that Champion Energy Services has a low price in McAllen?
- Champ Saver-12 is the cheapest rate from Champion Energy Services. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 14.100 cents per kWh.
We recommend you compare electricity rates in McAllen and see if this plan is right for you.
What McAllen Gexa Energy electricity plans are available?
The following rates are available from Gexa Energy
Reliant offers these plans in McAllen
The following rates are available from Reliant
What is a cheap TXU Energy electricity rate in McAllen?
- Clear Deal 12 is the cheapest rate from TXU Energy. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 15.500 cents per kWh.
You can order the Clear Deal 12 plan here on TexasElectricityRatings without hassling with the state-run powertochoose.org website