Los Fresnos Cheap Electricity Rates for Movers and Switchers

Moving to a new home in Los Fresnos can be overwhelming. There are so many things to do. Picking an electric provider becomes just another item on your to-do list.

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Because of this, a lot of people make the mistake of just calling the electric company they had before or asking someone “who provides electricity in my area?”

You can avoid this mistake. Los Fresnos Texas is a “deregulated electricity market. There are over a dozen electricity providers in Los Fresnos who compete for your business. This puts you in the driver’s seat and gives you the opportunity to save big by comparing and selecting the electricity provider who has the best deal.

Featured Electricity Rates In Los Fresnos, Texas

If you are an existing Los Fresnos resident or business looking to switch providers to save money, we have good news for you. You can probably save on your bill by switching to a cheaper electricity provider. Electric companies in Texas try very hard to get new customers. This results in a competitive marketplace where companies compete to win business by being cheaper than the other guy.

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Top Los Fresnos Electricity Rates From Each Provider

Electric Company	Plan Name	Electricity Rate
Gexa	Eco Saver Plus 24	12.2¢/kWh
Gexa	Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12	19.7¢/kWh
4Change Energy	Maxx Saver Select 12	12.2¢/kWh
Express Energy	Express Energy Flash 24	12.2¢/kWh
4Change Energy	Maxx Saver Select 24	12.2¢/kWh
Cirro Energy	Smart Value 12 Online	17.9¢/kWh
Trieagle	Sure Value 36	15.7¢/kWh
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	17.8¢/kWh
Veteran Energy	Valor 36	15.9¢/kWh
TXU	Clear Deal 24	15.5¢/kWh
Frontier	Frontier Power Saver 24	15.5¢/kWh
TXU	Season Pass 12	17.9¢/kWh
Green Mountain Energy	Pollution Fee e-Plus 12	18.0¢/kWh
Reliant	Reliant Power On 12	18.7¢/kWh
Payless Power	Rate Lock 12	19.0¢/kWh

Rates Updated March 10, 2024
For a more detailed realtime rate comparison enter your zip code at the top of the page. Our rate comparison tool lets you see all providers and rates. You can filter by term length, usage level, green energy plans, no deposit plans and get you them most up to date pricing. The rates listed above are for the 1,000 kWh usage level. More Information on any of these plans >>>

If you are an existing customer, however, they hope that you will not take the time to shop for a better rate. Because of this, new customers often get better rates than existing customers are paying. The longer you’ve been with your provider, the more likely it is that you are overpaying for electricity.

We’re here to save you both time and money by putting your options for Los Fresnos electricity together in one easy to read and easy to compare format. Compare rates and plan features across multiple electricity providers with Vaultelectricity.com

How are Los Fresnos Electricity Rates Set?

Electricity providers in Los Fresnos, TX can price and structure their electricity plans however they want. This has resulted in a lot of diversity in the types of products available to Los Fresnos consumers. Electric companies tailor offerings to specific types of customers with specific needs and specific electricity usage habits. Free nights and free weekend plans are just one example of this.
These widely variant pricing structures can make things more difficult when you want to compare electricity rates across multiple providers and plans. Bundled all-in rate plan where there is one price per kWh that applies to every kWh you use are almost none existent these days among Texas electricity providers.

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The electricity rate for most plans is a moving target. It changes from one billing cycle to the next depending on how much power you use between billing cycles. This is because most plans are a combination of flat fees, per kWh fees and, in some cases, usage credits that only apply if you use above or below a specific amount of electricity in a month.
Her is an example of how a Los Fresnos electricity plan might be structured. These numbers are found in the EFL document of an actual plan recently sold in Los Fresnos.

Energy Charge = $0.0486 per kWh
Monthly Service Fee = $9.95 per month (per billing cycle for usage less than 1000 kWh)
TDU Delivery Charge = $5.47 per month
TDU Delivery Charge = $0.040716 per kWh

When you add all this together, you get an average rate of 11.2 cents for 500 kWh and 8.9 cents for 1000. The huge swing between the two reflects the fact that the TDU Delivery Charge flat monthly fee applies no matter how much electricity you use for the month. Also, the Monthly Service Fee is waived once you use at least 1000 kWh for the month.

No Deposit Electricity Plans in Los Fresnos

No deposit electricity plans are the most common request from people who visit our site. Electricity providers will run a credit check as part of the enrollment process to determine if you are eligible for a no deposit electricity plan.

If you credit score doesn’t meet a certain threshold, you will be asked to pay a deposit. The amount of the deposit depends on the policies of the electric provider and the historical electricity usage of the address you are getting service for.

Things We Learned About Los Fresnos, Texas

The city of Los Fresnos is located within Cameron County and has a population of about 5,500 when it was last measured. On the map it is located at the southern tip of the state, right next to the Mexico border. In spanish the name of the city translates to “ash trees”. Some nearby Texas cities include the following: Indian Lake, Del Mar Heights, Olmito, Rancho Viejo, Chula Vista, and Brownsville. And for things to do in the Los Fresnos area, there are plenty of options: The Gladys Porter Zoo is always a fun place to visit in nearby Brownsville. Also in Brownsville is the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, which is as significant as it is interesting. Little Graceland is close as well.

According to the history of the city, the city was named for the ash trees that surrounded the area. It was about 1912 that plans for the community came into fruition: irrigation from the Rio Grande led to crops and animals being maintained; shortly after all of that the railroad came through and led to an increase in economic activity through the trading of the farm products and cultivated crops.

These days, most of the economic activity of Los Fresnos centers on the production of cotton, sugar, and various fruits.

Electricity for Los Fresnos Apartments

Electricity rates for apartments in Los Fresnos are almost always higher than electricity rates for homes. Every electricity plan sold in Texas lists average rates for three different usage levels. You should be comparing plans based on the 500 kWh rates.

The reason electricity rates have a tendency to be higher for apartments is because most plans have a flat fee component. This may be, for example, a $9.99 monthly billing charge. That extra $9.99 effects your overall average more if there are less kWhs to average it out with.

Utility Company for Los Fresnos

AEP Contact Information:
For power outages in Los Fresnos Texas, please call AEP at 1-866-223-8508. To have underground lines located prior to digging in Los Fresnos Texas, call 1-800-344-8377.
Smart Meter Information:
For information on the smart meter program in Los Fresnos Texas, click here.