ELECTRICITY RATES IN HARLINGEN
How to turn on electricity in Harlingen, TX.
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HARLINGEN
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN HARLINGEN
Harlingen Electricity Guide
Harlingen electricity prices have remained essentially flat over the past 7 days, holding steady at 16.25¢/kWh. With 88 available plans ranging from 6.48¢ to 23.23¢ per kWh, the market is stable. We’re tracking the data daily to catch any movement, but for now, the South Texas market is holding firm.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Harlingen
Track how electricity rates have changed over the past week.
Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the AEP Texas Central utility region, which Harlingen is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN HARLINGEN
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Harlingen
Harlingen residents benefit from Texas’s deregulated electricity market, allowing you to choose from multiple retail providers rather than a single utility monopoly. Currently, 88 plans are available with rates ranging from 6.48¢ to 23.23¢ per kWh. The market offers 99 fixed-rate plans for price stability, 8 time-of-use plans for flexible consumption, and 2 prepaid options. Renewable energy is widely accessible, with 107 green plans available—25 offering 100% renewable energy. Notably, choosing green energy costs virtually the same as conventional power, with an average premium of just -0.02¢ per kWh below the market average of 16.24¢/kWh.
Compare All PlansFEBRUARY 13, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN HARLINGEN
Just Energy
Smart Choice – 6
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
31%
4.4
APGE
SimpleSaver 15
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.5
APGE
SimpleSaver 7
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.5
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 7
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
3%
4.8
APGE
SimpleSaver 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.5
Just Energy
Smart Choice – 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
31%
4.4
TYPES OF ENERGY PLANS
Electricity plan types available in Harlingen
Fixed-rate plans
99 fixed-rate plans available in Harlingen with rates from 6.48¢ to over 20¢ per kWh. Your rate stays constant throughout your contract term, protecting against market fluctuations during hot Valley summers.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate plans are currently offered in Harlingen. These month-to-month plans typically fluctuate with wholesale market prices and allow cancellation without penalties, but availability varies by area and provider.
Renewable energy
107 renewable plans available in Harlingen, including 25 that are 100% green energy. Average pricing is 16.25¢ per kWh, just 0.02¢ below the overall market average for the area.
Prepaid plans
2 prepaid electricity options available in Harlingen at an average of 19.17¢ per kWh. You pay for power before using it, with no deposit or credit check required, and can monitor daily usage.
Time-of-use plans
8 time-of-use plans in Harlingen average 18.37¢ per kWh. Rates vary by time of day, with higher prices during peak afternoon hours when air conditioning demand is highest in the Rio Grande Valley.
Free nights & weekends
Plans offering free electricity during nights and weekends may benefit households able to shift major energy use outside weekday peak hours. Availability and daytime rates vary, requiring careful usage pattern analysis.
COMPARE ELECTRICITY PLANS
Compare electricity plans in Harlingen
Based on 78550 ZIP code. 88 plans available. Rates were updated at 06:31 AM CST on February 13, 2026.
| Provider | Plan Details | Term | Monthly Bill | Rate per kWh | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Smart Choice – 6 31%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 6 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$64.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
6.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
SimpleSaver 15 5%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 15 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$89.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
8.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
SimpleSaver 7 5%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 7 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$89.90
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Maxx Saver Value 7 3%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 7 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$90.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
SimpleSaver 12 5%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$90.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Smart Choice – 12 31%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$91.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Frontier Saver Plus 12 30%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$92.30
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$92.30
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Maxx Saver Value 12 3%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$93.19
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Maxx Saver Value 24 3%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$93.19
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Smart Choice – 24 31%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$95.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
9.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Rhythm Saver 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$110.22
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
11.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
The Lone Saver 12 100%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$110.22
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
11.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Bill Bonus 12 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$114.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
11.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bill Bonus 24 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$114.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
11.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Bill Credit Bundle 12 20%
3.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$114.82
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
11.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bill Credit Bundle 24 20%
3.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$114.82
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
11.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Value Wise – 12 31%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$134.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
13.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Value Wise – 24 31%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$137.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
13.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Reliant Power Savings 12 plan 20%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$139.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
13.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Reliant Power Savings 24 plan 20%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$139.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
13.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Come & Take It 12 100%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$145.61
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
14.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Clear Deal 12 9%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$148.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
14.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
True Simple 12 5%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$149.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
14.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
True Simple 15 5%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 15 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$149.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
14.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
True Simple 14 5%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 14 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$151.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.1¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bigger Than Texas 24 100%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$151.61
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Inflation Fix 36 100%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 36 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$152.61
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Luminous 12 35%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$152.70
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Live Brighter Lite 12 20%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$155.14
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Value 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$157.60
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Luminous Green 12 100%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$157.70
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Frontier Saver Value Plus 12 30%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$158.10
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bright Secure 12 35%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$158.59
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Clear Deal 24 9%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$158.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Solar Value 12 25%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$158.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee) 30%
4.9
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$159.13
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
15.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Basics – 12 31%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$160.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.1¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simple Choice – 12 26%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$161.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Reliant Pure Power 12 plan 24%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$163.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Reliant Pure Power 24 plan 24%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$163.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Basics – 24 31%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$163.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Light Saver 12 30%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$165.60
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Light Saver 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$166.60
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Nights Free Plan – 12 26%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$166.95
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Wise Buy Basic 24 Online 20%
3.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$167.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simply Green 13 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 13 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$168.08
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Weekends Free Plan – 24 31%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$168.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Essential Saver 12 24%
3.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$169.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simple Advantage 12 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$169.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simple Advantage 24 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$169.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Live Brighter Lite 24 20%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$169.14
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
16.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Secure Energy – 24 31%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$170.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.1¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simply Green 23 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 23 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$171.08
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.1¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simply Days Free – 24 4.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$171.57
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
12th Month Free – 12 31%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$176.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Reliant Truly Free Nights 100% Solar 12 plan 100%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$177.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
Pollution Free Conserve 12 Preferred 100%
4.2
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$178.82
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Pollution Free Conserve 24 Preferred 100%
4.2
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$178.82
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
17.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Live Brighter 1K+ 24 20%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$181.07
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.1¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
One Rate 12 3%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$181.49
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.1¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Simple Rate 12 9%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$181.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Power Maxx Saver 12 3%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$185.55
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Power Maxx Saver 24 3%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$185.55
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred 100%
4.2
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$187.32
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
6 Month – Prepaid 26%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 6 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$189.20
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
18.9¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
12 Month – Prepaid 26%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$194.20
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
19.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Ultimate Season Pass 12 9%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$195.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
19.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Watt a Deal 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$196.83
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
19.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
The Texas Two-K 12 100%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$196.83
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
19.7¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Frontier Saver Value 12 30%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$198.10
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
19.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$200.10
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Frontier Saver Deluxe 12 30%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$202.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$203.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.4¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Mega Saver – 24 15%
4.4
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$204.80
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.5¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Frontier Saver Premier 12 30%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$206.10
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12 100%
4.8
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$206.10
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Solar Saver 12 25%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$207.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
20.8¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bill Bonus Saver 12 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$212.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
21.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bill Bonus Saver 24 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$212.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
21.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bill Credit Bundle 2000 kWh 12 24%
3.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$212.32
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
21.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Bill Credit Bundle 2000 kWh 24 24%
3.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$212.32
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
21.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Reliant Power Savings 2,000 kWh 12 plan 24%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$216.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
21.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Reliant Power Savings 2,000 kWh 24 plan 24%
4.5
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$216.12
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
21.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Saver's Discount 12 9%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$219.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
22.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Pollution Free Green Savings Plus 24 Preferred 100%
4.2
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$226.32
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
22.6¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Saver's Discount 24 9%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$231.75
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
23.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Pollution Free Green Savings Plus 12 Preferred 100%
4.2
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$232.32
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
23.2¢
Price per kWh |
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Harlingen.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
Retail Electric Providers
In a deregulated market like Texas, you get to choose your retail electric provider. We can help you decide on the right provider and plan.
Utility Companies
Utility companies maintain the infrastructure to deliver your energy and are the same regardless of the energy provider you choose.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Harlingen
As of February 13th, 2026, the lowest electricity rate in Harlingen is Just Energy's Smart Choice – 6 plan at 6.48¢/kWh. This rate is significantly below the market average of 16.24¢/kWh, with 88 total plans available for comparison.
Harlingen's hot, humid subtropical climate drives high summer cooling costs, making your electricity rate crucial. The temperature regularly exceeds 90°F from June through September, significantly increasing air conditioning usage and overall electricity consumption during peak months.
Fixed-rate plans work best for Harlingen residents due to predictable summer cooling costs. With 87 green energy plans available at virtually no premium (just 0.01¢ below average), you can choose environmentally-friendly options without paying extra.
Switch to the lowest available rate of 6.48¢/kWh to save significantly versus the 16.24¢/kWh average. Additionally, use programmable thermostats, maintain your AC system, and improve insulation to reduce consumption during Harlingen's intense summer heat.
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