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El Campo, TX electricity rates
About 12,062 people live in El Campo (Census Bureau 2023 estimate). El Campo is in Wharton County and gets its power delivered by AEP Texas Central, so households here can shop among retail electric providers. AEP Texas Central serves South Texas, including Corpus Christi, Victoria, Laredo and most of the Rio Grande Valley.
Eligible El Campo ZIP codes: 77437.
Current AEP Texas Central plans for El Campo
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Average price at 1,000 kWh from each plan's EFL, delivery charges included. Plans with terms of 3 months or less are excluded. Rank plans at your usage.
How the AEP Texas Central delivery charge works
Your bill has two parts. The energy charge is what your provider sets and competes on. The delivery charge belongs to AEP Texas Central: a fixed monthly customer and metering charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate approved by the PUCT. Every provider in El Campo pays the same delivery charges, which is why comparing the all-in average price on the EFL is the fair way to shop. Low-usage homes feel the fixed monthly piece more, so check prices at 500 kWh if you live in a small apartment.
Wharton County notes
In Wharton County, competitive service comes through AEP Texas Central, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. Some nearby areas in the county are served by a city-owned utility or co-op and cannot switch.
Nearby cities
- Bay City (AEP Texas Central, 32 mi)
- Rosenberg (CenterPoint, 37 mi)
- Fulshear (CenterPoint, 43 mi)
- Richmond (CenterPoint, 43 mi)
- Port Lavaca (AEP Texas Central, 47 mi)
- Sugar Land (CenterPoint, 49 mi)
El Campo electricity FAQ
Can I choose my electricity provider in El Campo, TX?
Yes, for addresses on the AEP Texas Central system. El Campo ZIP codes 77437 are in the Texas competitive retail market, so you can pick any retail electric provider that serves AEP Texas Central.
Who is the electric utility in El Campo?
AEP Texas Central owns the poles and wires in El Campo, reads meters and restores outages. You do not choose the utility; it stays the same no matter which provider you pick. To report an outage, call AEP Texas Central at 1-866-223-8508.
What is the AEP Texas Central delivery charge on my El Campo bill?
Every plan in El Campo includes AEP Texas Central's regulated delivery charges: a fixed monthly customer charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate, both set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Providers pass these through, so they are already included in the average price shown on each plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL). They are updated periodically, so read the current figures on the EFL rather than an old article.
How do I compare electricity rates in El Campo?
Use the live table on this page, which lists current fixed-rate plans on the AEP Texas Central system from the state's Power to Choose data, sorted by average price at 1,000 kWh. For a ranking at your own usage, enter your El Campo ZIP on the home page. Plans with promotional terms of 3 months or less are left out.
Does switching providers in El Campo interrupt my power?
No. The new provider handles the switch with the utility, and the same wires deliver your power. A standard switch usually completes within a few business days.