Tara Energy
Weekends Free Plan - 24
Rate
16.60¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$166
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
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Best for Time-of-Use Tara Energy in McAllen
Tara Energy in McAllen.
Tara Energy has 1 plan live on the AEP grid serving McAllen. Lowest rate 16.60¢/kWh.
3.8 · AEP grid · 145K residents · Hidalgo County
Tara Energy in McAllen
By the numbers.
Lowest here
16.60¢
Tara Energy in McAllen
McAllen avg
14.71¢
across all providers
Tara Energy plans
1
on AEP
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in McAllen
Energy charge vs the wires.
Tara Energy's cheapest plan in McAllen is 16.6¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Tara Energy's energy charge, plus the AEP delivery charge — the cost of the poles and wires, set by the PUCT and identical on every plan from every provider on this grid.
Tara Energy energy
11.5¢
AEP delivery
5.1¢
All-in
16.6¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $166 — including the ~$4.93 AEP meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in McAllen is the energy charge. Tara Energy's best rate ranks #16 of 18 providers on the AEP grid.
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McAllen, Hidalgo County — population 145K, sample ZIP 78501. Served by AEP.
Switching in McAllen
Same wires — new bill from Tara Energy.
AEP owns the wires in McAllen and processes the switch in 1-3 business days — no service interruption, no truck roll, no new equipment. Tara Energy files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.
Tara Energy in McAllen — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Tara Energy serve McAllen, TX?
Yes. Tara Energy offers 1 plan in McAllen on the AEP grid, starting at 16.6¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by AEP.
What's the delivery charge in McAllen?
AEP charges about 5.1¢/kWh plus ~$4.93/month to deliver power in McAllen. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from Tara Energy or any other provider — so the only number that actually differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Tara Energy rank on price in McAllen?
Tara Energy's lowest McAllen rate ranks #16 of 18 providers serving the AEP grid. The cheapest plan overall in McAllen is 7.1¢/kWh; Tara Energy's best is 16.6¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Tara Energy in McAllen?
1 to 3 business days. AEP 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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