Electricity plans in San Benito
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Live Texas rates, updated June 2026
San Benito fast facts
- County
- Cameron County
- Population
- 24K
- TDU
- AEP Texas Central
- Sample ZIP
- 78586
- AEP Texas Central outage / switch-hold line
- 1-866-223-8508
About San Benito
What you're shopping for power in.
San Benito is a Rio Grande Valley city of about 24,000 in Cameron County, between Harlingen and Brownsville. The city has a strong Tejano cultural identity — Freddy Fender was born here — and a mostly agricultural and small-business economic base.
Climate & bill pattern
Subtropical RGV climate — long hot humid summers (10-month AC season is real), mild winters, occasional hard freezes that damage citrus crops.
Most homes are 1,200-1,600 sq ft single-story builds with central AC. The RGV's near-year-round AC season pushes annual electricity usage higher per household than most of Texas.
Major employers
- ·San Benito CISD
- ·Valley Baptist Medical Center (Harlingen, adjacent)
- ·Cameron County government
- ·Frito-Lay distribution
Known neighborhoods
- ·Resaca Heights
- ·Landrum Park
- ·Heywood
- ·Stookey-Williams area
Best in San Benito
Best plans in San Benito
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 San Benito
San Benito is served by AEP Texas Central as the local TDU. With a population of 24K, 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 San Benito 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 San Benito?
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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 San Benito?
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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 San Benito?
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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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