Laredo has retail electricity choice, which means you decide which company sells you power and on what terms. The wires are a different matter. AEP Texas Central owns and runs the poles, lines and meters across Laredo, and it delivers your electricity whichever retail company sends the bill. That leaves providers competing on price, contract length and plan design.
The rates table below loads live prices for AEP Texas Central addresses. Underneath it, we set out where Laredo prices stood this month, which plans fit which homes, and what to check on a plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL), the official sheet listing its prices, fees and terms. We checked every price on this page on November 4, 2026, and we refresh the page monthly.
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These figures were current on November 4, 2026. Each is an all-in average per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the unit your meter counts, at 1,000 kWh a month unless we say otherwise, with AEP Texas Central's delivery charges built in.
Plans in our Laredo rates table ranged from 11.9¢ to 17.6¢ per kWh.
Power to Choose, the official state shopping site, listed 166 plans from 41 providers for Laredo addresses.
On Power to Choose, the 140 standard fixed-rate plans (prepaid and time-of-use plans aside) ran from 5.7¢ to 15.0¢, half of them cost 11.9¢ or less, and the middle-priced 12-month plan cost 11.4¢.
On Power to Choose, the cheapest bill-credit plans showed 5.7¢, 6.0¢ and 6.8¢, but credit plans cost 18.3¢ to 25.0¢ at 500 kWh.
On Power to Choose, the cheapest 12-month plans without a bill credit cost about 10.9¢ to 11.5¢ at all three usage levels.
AEP Texas Central's delivery charges were $3.24 a month plus 5.6898¢ per kWh on a current EFL dated October 4, 2026. At 1,000 kWh, that comes to $60.14 a month before any energy charge.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) put the average Texas residential price at 15.91¢ per kWh for August 2026, a preliminary figure.
What this means for you: with credit-free 12-month plans starting around 11¢ on Power to Choose, a fixed rate above about 12¢ per kWh, or a month-to-month rate you never chose, is a strong sign that a new plan could cost you less this month.
The lowest 1,000 kWh price in our Laredo table belongs to Reliant Energy's Power Savings 12 and Power Savings 24. Both show 19.7¢ at 500 kWh, 11.9¢ at 1,000 kWh and 15.4¢ at 2,000 kWh, so what you actually pay depends heavily on how much you use.
A usage credit explains the swing. Reliant's EFLs for both plans, dated September 30, 2026, include a $75.00 credit in each billing cycle when your usage is at or above 1,000 kWh, and no credit in a cycle that falls short. The base charge on both is $0.00.
That makes Power Savings a fit for Laredo homes that reach 1,000 kWh in every billing cycle, which is most likely in the air-conditioning months. If your use drops under 1,000 kWh in spring, fall or winter, the 19.7¢ figure shows how fast the average climbs, and a plan without a credit often works out cheaper over a full year. Our guide to reading an Electricity Facts Label shows where credit rules and usage fees sit on the label.
Judge a rate at the usage your home actually has. Ads usually quote the 1,000 kWh figure, but every EFL also lists the average at 500 and 2,000 kWh, so compare the column nearest your real bill.
As of November 2026, a good Laredo price is a 12-month fixed plan at about 11.5¢ per kWh or less at your usage, which is where the cheapest credit-free 12-month plans sat on Power to Choose on November 4.
16¢ per kWh is above the EIA's 15.91¢ Texas average, and the most expensive standard fixed-rate plan Power to Choose listed for Laredo was 15.0¢ at 1,000 kWh, so a 16¢ rate deserves a fresh look.
If your contract ended and you never picked a replacement, you're probably on a variable rate that can change every cycle. On Power to Choose, Laredo variable plans ran from 8.6¢ to 17.6¢ at 1,000 kWh, and leaving a month-to-month plan costs nothing.
Your smart meter already keeps the record. Smart Meter Texas, the state's official meter-data portal, shows your usage history free, or you can total the kWh on your last 12 bills. As a benchmark, the EIA says the average Texas home used 1,096 kWh a month in 2024, and air conditioning pushes most homes well past that in summer.
Most high Laredo bills trace back to one of three causes.
Summer cooling: in the hottest months, air conditioning can run most of the day, and usage climbs far above spring and fall levels. Check the 2,000 kWh column as well as the 1,000 kWh one.
Delivery charges: AEP Texas Central bills $3.24 a month plus 5.6898¢ per kWh for its network, and every provider passes that straight through, so a 1,000 kWh bill carries $60.14 before the energy itself. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) regulates these charges and publishes the current delivery rates for every Texas utility.
An expired contract: once a fixed term ends with no new plan in place, you move to a variable rate that can rise from one billing cycle to the next. A missed renewal notice is behind plenty of surprise bills.
The fixes are straightforward: compare plans at your heaviest-month usage, lock in a fixed rate before summer where you can, and put your contract end date in your calendar.
Two companies stand behind every Laredo electric bill. Your retail electric provider (REP) is the one you pick: it sets your price and sends the bill. AEP Texas Central is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU): it owns the lines, reads your meter and repairs the network. Every REP in Laredo uses the same AEP Texas Central lines, so switching providers doesn't change how reliable your service is.
When the lights go out, your provider can't send a crew. Report outages and downed lines to AEP Texas at 866-223-8508, its 24-hour Customer Operations Center, or through the AEP Texas outage page. Our guide to TDU delivery charges explains what AEP Texas Central bills for.
No single company is right for every Laredo household; the best pick depends on how much power you use. Every plan below is in our Laredo table, shown with its average price at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh as checked November 4, 2026.
Steady use of 1,000 kWh or more: Reliant Energy's Power Savings 12 and Power Savings 24 (19.7¢, 11.9¢, 15.4¢), with the $75.00 usage credit described above. Choose these only if every cycle clears 1,000 kWh.
Around 800 kWh and up: Reliant's Basic Power 12 and Basic Power 24 (17.0¢, 14.6¢, 14.5¢), which Reliant pitches for 800 kWh or more, add a $9.95 usage charge in cycles below 1,000 kWh. Direct Energy's Live Brighter 1K+ 24 (17.0¢, 15.6¢, 14.5¢) adds a $9.95 minimum usage fee below 1,001 kWh.
Smaller homes and apartments: Direct Energy's Live Brighter Lite 12 and Live Brighter Lite 24 are built for low usage, at 14.7¢, 14.3¢ and 14.7¢, with a $9.95 fee in cycles above 1,000 kWh. Reliant's Conservation 12 and Conservation 24 (15.6¢, 14.8¢, 15.4¢) carry a $5.00 base charge and a higher energy charge past 1,000 kWh.
100% renewable: Green Mountain Energy's Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred, listed as 100% renewable wind energy, is the only fully renewable plan in our table, at 17.9¢, 17.6¢ and 17.4¢. Our Gexa Energy review covers another green-focused provider.
A longer lock-in: Power Savings, Basic Power, Live Brighter Lite and Conservation each come in 12- and 24-month versions at identical prices this month, but the early termination fee (ETF), the charge for leaving a contract early, is $295 on the 24-month versions instead of $150.
No credit at all: Power to Choose listed 12-month plans without a credit from about 10.9¢ to 11.5¢ at any usage, below the credit-free plans in our table this month.
Paying upfront: none of our Laredo plans is prepaid. On Power to Choose, Laredo prepaid plans cost 15.9¢ to 17.6¢ at 1,000 kWh.
Shortlist at least three plans at your own usage and open each EFL on the day you sign. Our provider reviews go deeper on each company.
A fixed-rate plan holds your energy price steady for the whole term, usually 12, 24 or 36 months, which shields you from summer price swings. Every plan in our Laredo table has a 12- or 24-month term, with ETFs of $150 or $295, so match the term to how long you'll stay. Delivery charges can still change mid-contract, because the PUCT approves them. See more fixed-rate electricity plans.
Variable plans run month to month and let you leave at any time, but the price can change every billing cycle. On Power to Choose on November 4, Laredo variable plans ran from 8.6¢ to 17.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. They suit short stays and carry the most summer risk.
With a prepaid plan you pay ahead, get usage alerts and top up as you go, with no credit check or deposit. Our Laredo table has none this month, and on Power to Choose, Laredo prepaid plans ran from 15.9¢ to 17.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. Our no-deposit electricity guide covers other ways to avoid a deposit.
Renewable plans are matched with renewable energy credits, often from Texas wind and solar farms. Green Mountain's plan is the fully renewable choice in our Laredo table, and on Power to Choose, 41 of the 166 Laredo plans were 100% renewable on November 4. Browse green energy plans and check the renewable content line on each EFL.
Time-of-use plans price power lower at set hours, such as nights or weekends, which can suit electric vehicle charging; Power to Choose listed nine for Laredo this month. Solar buyback plans credit rooftop solar owners for power sent back to the grid, so compare the buyback rate, monthly fees and what happens to leftover credits.
Changing providers takes a few minutes online, and your power stays on the whole time.
Find your ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier), the number that identifies your meter, on a recent bill.
Compare plans at your real usage, pick one and enroll with your service address.
Choose a start date. The new provider handles the switch with AEP Texas Central, and nobody needs to visit your home.
If you're under contract, check the end date first. Under PUCT rules, you won't owe an early termination fee if the switch happens no earlier than 14 days before the expiration date on your renewal notice, and your provider must send that notice at least 30 days before the contract ends. The PUCT electricity FAQ has the details.
Our guide on how to switch electricity providers in Texas covers moves too, and Laredo businesses can compare business energy plans.
Laredo is the county seat and largest city of Webb County, on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Founded in 1755, it grew into the largest inland port on the Mexican border, and its economy rests mainly on international trade with Mexico, moved by land, rail and air cargo. The city sits at the southern end of Interstate 35, with four international bridges and two railway bridges, and AEP Texas Central delivers its electricity. Wikipedia has more.
Our Laredo table shows live prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh. The middle-priced 12-month fixed plan on Power to Choose was 11.4¢ when we checked on November 4, 2026.
Reliant's Power Savings plans have the table's lowest 1,000 kWh price thanks to a $75.00 credit; on Power to Choose, the cheapest 12-month plans without a credit cost about 10.9¢ to 11.5¢.
AEP Texas Central charges $3.24 a month plus 5.6898¢ per kWh to deliver your power, whichever provider you choose.
Report outages to AEP Texas at 866-223-8508, day or night.
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| Provider | Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 12 Months | 11.900¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 11.900¢ / kWh | |
 | 12 Months | 14.300¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 14.300¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 14.600¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 14.600¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 14.800¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 14.800¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 15.600¢ / kWh | |
 | 12 Months | 17.600¢ / kWh |
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