Compare Electricity Plans in the AEP Texas Central Company (North Division) Service Area
Abilene, San Angelo, Midland-Odessa, and surrounding West Texas. Compare every retail provider on AEP Texas North's grid by estimated monthly cost.
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AEP Texas North serves the northern portions of West Texas, including the Permian Basin (Midland-Odessa), the Abilene metro, and San Angelo. This largely rural and small-city service territory covers some of the most sparsely populated areas in Texas's deregulated electricity market, alongside the industrially dense Permian Basin corridor.
Important: AEP Texas North is your TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) — the company that physically delivers electricity to your home through poles, wires, and meters. AEP Texas North does not sell electricity plans. Licensed retail electricity providers compete for your business within the AEP North territory, and you can switch among them at any time.
AEP Texas North Delivery Charges
AEP North's delivery charges are regulated by the Texas PUC. They include a fixed monthly base charge and a per-kWh delivery fee. As with all TDSPs, these charges are the same for every customer at a given address regardless of which retail provider you choose.
TrueBill includes AEP Texas North delivery charges in every plan estimate. Many comparison sites show only the energy supply rate, which understates what you actually pay. The monthly cost you see on TrueBill already includes both the energy charge and the AEP Texas North delivery fee.
Current AEP Texas North Residential Delivery Charges
AEP Texas North delivery charges have both fixed and usage-based components. All amounts are regulated by the Texas PUC and are identical regardless of which retail provider you choose.
| Component | What You Pay |
|---|---|
| Fixed monthly charge | $3.24/month |
| Delivery charge per kWh | 5.70¢/kWh |
| Delivery total at 500 kWh | $31.74/month |
| Delivery total at 1,000 kWh | $60.24/month |
| Delivery total at 2,000 kWh | $117.24/month |
| Regulated by | Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) |
| Same for every provider? | Yes — identical regardless of REP |
As stated on 149 active plan Electricity Facts Labels captured through July 21, 2026. Delivery rates change only with PUC-approved tariff updates; the EFL for any plan you enroll in is the authoritative source.
Recent AEP Texas North Delivery Charge Updates
AEP Texas files periodic Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) adjustments with the PUCT, covering both the North and Central divisions. The Permian Basin's rapid industrial growth has prompted significant transmission investment filings in recent years. Current tariff rates are published at aeptexas.com.
AEP Texas North Territory Electricity Rates — July 2026
In the week of July 20, 2026, 146 standard-priced plans from 41 providers were on the market in AEP Texas North territory. At 1,000 kWh, the cheapest works out to 7.2¢/kWh all-in (about $72 for the month), and the territory average is 14.7¢/kWh — up 0.2¢ vs the week of June 22, 2026. All figures include AEP Texas North delivery charges.
| Monthly usage | Cheapest rate | Average rate | Cheapest est. bill | Average est. bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 11.3¢/kWh | 15.7¢/kWh | $57/mo | $78/mo |
| 1,000 kWh | 7.2¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh | $72/mo | $147/mo |
| 2,000 kWh | 10.9¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh | $217/mo | $293/mo |
Standard-priced plans in the AEP Texas North service territory tracked in the TrueBill database, weekly snapshot from July 20, 2026. Rate = estimated all-in monthly bill (energy + AEP Texas North delivery charges) divided by usage — the same average-price definition the Electricity Facts Label uses. Time-of-use and free-period plans are excluded from rate figures. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.
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AEP Texas North maintains the transmission and distribution infrastructure across its West Texas service territory. The Midland-Odessa region generates significant residential and commercial demand driven by the oil and gas industry, while surrounding counties present the challenges of rural grid maintenance across long distances.
AEP Texas North Service Territory
AEP Texas North's service area covers the northern half of West Texas, including the Permian Basin metro area (Midland and Ector counties), the Abilene metro (Taylor County), San Angelo (Tom Green County), and surrounding rural counties including Howard, Nolan, Runnels, Coleman, and McCulloch counties. The territory is geographically large — spanning hundreds of miles — but sparsely populated outside of the Midland-Odessa and Abilene metros. The territory is entirely within ERCOT's deregulated zone, meaning customers can shop retail electricity providers.
AEP Texas North Grid Infrastructure
AEP Texas North maintains transmission and distribution infrastructure across a region larger than many US states. The Permian Basin concentration of oil and gas operations has driven significant transmission capacity investment in recent years, as industrial and residential demand in Midland-Odessa has grown substantially with energy sector activity. AEP Texas North shares corporate ownership and grid management operations with AEP Texas Central (both subsidiaries of American Electric Power), with joint coordination on PUCT regulatory matters, outage response, and capital planning.
Reporting Outages in the AEP Texas North Area
AEP Texas's single 24/7 outage reporting number serves both the North and Central territories. Report outages by phone or at aeptexas.com/outages. The AEP Texas outage map provides status and estimated restoration times. Your retail provider cannot restore power — all outage response is handled by AEP Texas.
Cities and Areas Served by AEP Texas North
The following communities receive electricity delivery from AEP Texas Central Company (North Division):
- Abilene
- San Angelo
- Midland
- Odessa
- Lubbock (parts)
- Big Spring
- Sweetwater
- Brownwood
Compare Plans on the AEP Texas North Grid by Estimated Monthly Cost
Browse current retail electricity plans in the AEP Texas North service territory. Enter your monthly kWh for personalized rankings.
| # | Plan | Provider | Rate (1,000 kWh) | Est. bill (1,000 kWh) | Term | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimpleSaver 12 | AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 7.2¢/kWh | $72/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee |
| 2 | GridPlus 12 | CHARIOT ENERGY | 7.3¢/kWh | $74/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $15 cancel fee |
| 3 | Rhythm Max Saver 12 | RHYTHM | 7.4¢/kWh | $80/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 4 | The Lone Saver Plus 12 | Energy Texas | 7.4¢/kWh | $80/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 5 | Smart Choice - 12 | JUST ENERGY | 11.4¢/kWh | $97/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $4.99 fee under 400 kWh, $175 cancel fee |
Estimated bills include AEP Texas Northdelivery charges. Confirm final pricing on the provider's Electricity Facts Label before enrolling. Use the interactive comparison below to rank all 148 plans at your own usage, or the full comparison tool.
Estimates are informational and may change with provider updates or PUC-approved delivery charge changes. Confirm final EFL terms directly with the provider.
Frequently Asked Questions About AEP Texas North
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Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.