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APGE in Rio Grande City

APGE in Rio Grande City.

APGE has 19 plans live on the AEP Texas Central grid serving Rio Grande City. Lowest rate 7.10¢/kWh — about 7.6¢ below the Rio Grande City average.

4.4 AEP Texas Central grid 14K residents Starr County

APGE in Rio Grande City

By the numbers.

Lowest here
7.10¢
APGE in Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City avg
14.71¢
across all providers
APGE plans
19
on AEP Texas Central
100% green
0
renewable plans

What you actually pay in Rio Grande City

Energy charge vs the wires.

APGE's cheapest plan in Rio Grande City is 7.1¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: APGE's energy charge, plus the AEP Texas Central delivery charge — the cost of the poles and wires, set by the PUCT and identical on every plan from every provider on this grid.

APGE energy
2.0¢
AEP Texas Central delivery
5.1¢
All-in
7.1¢

At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $71 — including the ~$4.93 AEP Texas Central meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Rio Grande City is the energy charge. APGE's best rate ranks #1 of 18 providers on the AEP Texas Central grid.

Top APGE picks for Rio Grande City

Best APGE plans here.

1
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 11

Rate
7.10¢
Term
11 Months
$1000 kWh
$71

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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2
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 12

Rate
7.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$74

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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3
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 8

Rate
8.00¢
Term
8 Months
$1000 kWh
$80

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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Every APGE plan on AEP Texas Central

All 19 APGE plans in Rio Grande City.

# Plan Rate
1 SimpleSaver 11 7.10¢ View →
2 SimpleSaver 12 7.40¢ View →
3 SimpleSaver 8 8.00¢ View →
4 SimpleSaver 24 8.20¢ View →
5 SimpleSaver 36 9.70¢ View →
6 True Simple 11 13.50¢ View →
7 True Simple 12 13.60¢ View →
8 True Simple 24 14.30¢ View →
9 True Simple 36 15.00¢ View →
10 Rent Simple Saver 11 16.10¢ View →
11 Rent Simple Saver 12 16.20¢ View →
12 Rent Simple Saver 18 16.60¢ View →
13 Rent Simple Saver 24 16.70¢ View →
14 Rent Simple Saver 36 17.30¢ View →
15 High Usage Saver11 19.10¢ View →
16 Ultra Flex 1 19.10¢ View →
17 High Usage Saver12 19.20¢ View →
18 High Usage Saver24 19.90¢ View →
19 High Usage Saver36 20.50¢ View →

Rio Grande City, Starr County — population 14K, sample ZIP 78582. Served by AEP Texas Central (outage line: 1-866-223-8508).

Switching in Rio Grande City

Same wires — new bill from APGE.

AEP Texas Central owns the wires in Rio Grande City and processes the switch in 1-3 business days — no service interruption, no truck roll, no new equipment. APGE files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.

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APGE in Rio Grande City — FAQ

Common questions.

Does APGE serve Rio Grande City, TX?
Yes. APGE offers 19 plans in Rio Grande City on the AEP Texas Central grid, starting at 7.1¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by AEP Texas Central.
What's the delivery charge in Rio Grande City?
AEP Texas Central charges about 5.1¢/kWh plus ~$4.93/month to deliver power in Rio Grande City. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from APGE or any other provider — so the only number that actually differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does APGE rank on price in Rio Grande City?
APGE's lowest Rio Grande City rate ranks #1 of 18 providers serving the AEP Texas Central grid. The cheapest plan overall in Rio Grande City is 7.1¢/kWh; APGE's best is 7.1¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to APGE in Rio Grande City?
1 to 3 business days. AEP Texas Central keeps delivering power the whole time — no interruption, no new meter, no truck roll. Order before roughly 4–5 PM Central on a weekday and same-day switching is usually available.

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