Payless Power
6 Month - Prepaid -No Deposit & No Credit Check
Rate
18.40¢
Term
6 Months
$1000 kWh
$184
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ No deposit / no credit check
Best for No Deposit Payless Power in Santa Monica
Payless Power in Santa Monica.
Payless Power has 2 plans live on the AEP Texas Central grid serving Santa Monica. Lowest rate 18.40¢/kWh.
4.7 via Google · AEP Texas Central grid · Willacy County
Payless Power in Santa Monica
By the numbers.
Lowest here
18.40¢
Payless Power in Santa Monica
Santa Monica avg
14.48¢
across all providers
Payless Power plans
2
on AEP Texas Central
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you pay in Santa Monica
Energy charge vs the wires.
Payless Power's cheapest plan in Santa Monica is 18.4¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Payless Power'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.
Payless Power energy
13.3¢
AEP Texas Central delivery
5.1¢
All-in
18.4¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $184 — including the ~$4.93 AEP Texas Central meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Santa Monica is the energy charge. Payless Power's best rate ranks #17 of 17 providers on the AEP Texas Central grid.
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Payless Power
12 Month - Prepaid - No Deposit & No Credit Check
Rate
18.60¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$186
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 26% green
- ✓ No deposit / no credit check
Santa Monica, Willacy County, sample ZIP 78583. Served by AEP Texas Central (outage line: 1-866-223-8508).
Switching in Santa Monica
Same wires — new bill from Payless Power.
AEP Texas Central owns the wires in Santa Monica and processes the switch in 1-3 business days — no service interruption, no truck roll, no new equipment. Payless Power files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.
Payless Power in Santa Monica — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Payless Power serve Santa Monica, TX?
Yes. Payless Power offers 2 plans in Santa Monica on the AEP Texas Central grid, starting at 18.4¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by AEP Texas Central.
What's the delivery charge in Santa Monica?
AEP Texas Central charges about 5.1¢/kWh plus ~$4.93/month to deliver power in Santa Monica. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from Payless Power or any other provider — so the only number that differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Payless Power rank on price in Santa Monica?
Payless Power's lowest Santa Monica rate ranks #17 of 17 providers serving the AEP Texas Central grid. The cheapest plan overall in Santa Monica is 6.8¢/kWh; Payless Power's best is 18.4¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Payless Power in Santa Monica?
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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You pick the plan here. Enrollment finishes on our secure checkout — same rate, no markup. If you'd rather skip the ZIP entry, Live Link pulls your real usage from Smart Meter Texas in about 30 seconds. Same plans, same checkout, less typing.