Electricity plans in Donna
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Live Texas rates, updated June 2026
Donna fast facts
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Population
- 17K
- TDU
- AEP Texas Central
- Sample ZIP
- 78537
- AEP Texas Central outage / switch-hold line
- 1-866-223-8508
About Donna
What you're shopping for power in.
Donna is a Rio Grande Valley city in Hidalgo County, between Alamo and Weslaco. Mostly agricultural historically (citrus and sugarcane); recent growth tied to the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro expansion and cross-border commerce through the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge.
Climate & bill pattern
Same hot humid RGV climate as Alamo and Weslaco — year-round AC usage, mild winters.
Mostly small (1,000-1,400 sq ft) single-story homes; AC dominates the bill for 10+ months a year.
Major employers
- ·Donna ISD
- ·Hidalgo County government
- ·Valley Produce (legacy)
- ·Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge operations
Known neighborhoods
- ·Donna Main
- ·Salt Lake area
- ·Owassa
- ·Hutto Road corridor
Best in Donna
Best plans in Donna
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 13
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 12
SimpleSaver 12
Maxx Saver Value 8
SimpleSaver 8
Providers
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Local guide
About electricity in Donna
Donna is served by AEP Texas Central as the local TDU. With a population of 17K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 121+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electric providers serving the AEP Texas Central grid.
The average all-in rate in Donna is currently 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.
Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Donna?
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Approximately 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans on the AEP Texas Central grid span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates available statewide start around 7.8¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Donna?
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AEP Texas Central maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.
Can I switch providers in Donna?
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Yes. Choose from 121+ plans available on the AEP Texas Central grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
How are the rankings calculated?
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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the advertised rate at 2,000 kWh. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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