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Mercedes, TX electricity rates
About 16,732 people live in Mercedes (Census Bureau 2023 estimate). Mercedes is in Hidalgo 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 Mercedes ZIP codes: 78570.
Current AEP Texas Central plans for Mercedes
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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 Mercedes 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.
Hidalgo County notes
In Hidalgo County, competitive service comes through AEP Texas Central. Some nearby areas in the county are served by a city-owned utility or co-op and cannot switch.
Nearby cities
- Weslaco (AEP Texas Central, 5 mi)
- Donna (AEP Texas Central, 8 mi)
- Alamo (AEP Texas Central, 13 mi)
- Harlingen (AEP Texas Central, 13 mi)
- San Juan (AEP Texas Central, 15 mi)
- Pharr (AEP Texas Central, 17 mi)
Mercedes electricity FAQ
Can I choose my electricity provider in Mercedes, TX?
Yes, for addresses on the AEP Texas Central system. Mercedes ZIP codes 78570 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 Mercedes?
AEP Texas Central owns the poles and wires in Mercedes, 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 Mercedes bill?
Every plan in Mercedes 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 Mercedes?
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 Mercedes ZIP on the home page. Plans with promotional terms of 3 months or less are left out.
Does switching providers in Mercedes 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.