About AEP Texas North
AEP Texas North is part of American Electric Power (AEP). AEP is a utility company delivering power to over a million household and commercial customers. The company has built a reputation for delivering cheap electricity since its establishment in 1906. AEP Texas has its headquarters in Corpus Christi, Texas, while AEP’s central headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio.
AEP Texas North and AEP Texas Central are the two divisions of AEP’s Texas operations. AEP Texas North delivers electricity in cities like Abilene and San Angelo.
AEP Texas North electricity rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 24 months | $0.135/ kWh |
| Express Energy - Flash 12 | 12 months | $0.135/ kWh |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24 | 24 months | $0.135/ kWh |
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.135/ kWh |
| Veteran Energy - Valor 24 | 24 months | $0.148/ kWh |
| Discount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 | 24 months | $0.155/ kWh |
| Cirro - Simple Bill Credit 24 | 24 months | $0.155/ kWh |
| TriEagle Energy - Real Deal 36 | 36 months | $0.174/ kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12 | 12 months | $0.175/ kWh |
| Reliant - Power Savings 24 plan | 24 months | $0.175/ kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24 | 24 months | $0.175/ kWh |
| Rhythm Energy - Clear Choice 36 | 36 months | $0.176/ kWh |
| BKV Energy - Lantana 36 | 36 months | $0.185/ kWh |
| Payless Power - 12 Month - prepaid | 12 months | $0.190/ kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 24 months | $0.192/ kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 7/18/2024, 12:59:04 PM CDT for utility AEP North. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
*All pricing shown in cents per kWh
Understanding deregulation in Texas
The electricity market in Texas was deregulated in 2002. The idea behind deregulation is that by giving customers the power to choose their electricity provider, competition increases and electricity rates are kept low. In the Lone Star State’s deregulated energy market, Texas utility companies focus on delivering power to your home and maintaining the power grid. Electricity providers play a different role: selling you electricity plans and handling your bill.
If you have an issue with your energy provider that you can’t resolve, the Public Utility Commission of Texas can help. The PUC is responsible for regulating parts of the electricity market. You can contact the PUC here.
Choose Energy has various resources to help you understand the deregulated market:
Difference between a utility company and energy provider
In states with energy deregulation — such as Texas — individuals and businesses can choose their own energy provider. Deregulation offers customers the opportunity to compare affordable electricity rates and choose the provider and plan that best fit their needs. Texas residents have many providers to choose from.
While consumers can choose their energy provider, they can’t choose their utility company, which is based on your location. AEP Texas North is a utility company, meaning it delivers the electricity that the energy providers sell. The utility is also responsible for maintaining the electrical infrastructure and restoring power when there’s an outage. If you live in AEP Texas North’s service area, you should contact AEP Texas North if you experience a power outage, not your energy provider.
Providers available in AEP Texas North service area
If you live in the AEP Texas North service area, you have plenty of providers to choose from to supply the electricity for your home. Some of the top providers in AEP Texas North’s service area include 4Change Energy, Gexa Energy, and TXU Energy.
On the Choose Energy marketplace, you can compare the most reliable energy providers in your area to get an affordable rate. The marketplace is free for you to use, and you can check out reviews of the providers to help you make your choice.
Are you ready to get started? Enter your ZIP code on this page to see electricity rates for your area.
Contact AEP Texas North
Your energy provider is the company that sells electricity to you, but your utility company delivers your electricity, maintains the energy infrastructure, and responds to power outages. If you live in AEP Texas North’s service area, you should call them in case of a power outage, downed power line, or another interruption to your power.
If you need to contact AEP Texas North for account management or to report an outage, you can use the following methods:
- Report emergencies and hazards at 877-373-4858
- Report an outage at 866-223-8508
- Report an outage online
- Business customers contact 877-373-4858
Visit the AEP Texas website