Best Electricity Plans in 78040
Laredo - Downtown • AEP Texas Territory
Updated: February 4, 2026 • 150 plans available
Homes in 78040 (Laredo) are served by AEP Texas and have access to 150 electricity plans. Typical usage here is around 1,700 kWh/month. The best plan depends on your actual usage pattern — a bill credit plan that looks cheap at 1,000 kWh on PowerToChoose can cost significantly more if you don't consistently hit the credit threshold.
Top Plans for 78040
Based on average usage (1,200 kWh/month):
| Rank | Plan | Rate | Est. Monthly | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INFUSE ENERGY Essential Infusion 3 Simple fixed rate, no gimmicks | 15.6¢/kWh | $156 | 3 mo |
| 2 | AMIGO ENERGY Sustainable Lifestyle - 3 Simple fixed rate, no gimmicks | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 3 mo |
| 3 | JUST ENERGY Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 3 mo |
| 4 | AMIGO ENERGY Sustainable Simply Days - 3 | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 3 mo |
| 5 | JUST ENERGY Sustainable Living Bundle - 3 Simple fixed rate, no gimmicks | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 3 mo |
| 6 | TARA ENERGY Sustainable Home Bundle - 3 Simple fixed rate, no gimmicks | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 3 mo |
| 7 | CHARIOT ENERGY Bright Nights 4 | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 4 mo |
| 8 | TARA ENERGY Balanced Days Bundle - 3 | 15.7¢/kWh | $157 | 3 mo |
| 9 | AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC TrueClassic 3 Simple fixed rate, no gimmicks | 16.2¢/kWh | $162 | 3 mo |
| 10 | CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC Simple Switch 3 Simple fixed rate, no gimmicks | 16.4¢/kWh | $164 | 3 mo |
Your Usage Matters
These rankings assume 1,200 kWh/month (average for 78040). Your best plan depends on YOUR usage:
- •Low Usage (<800 kWh/mo) — Apartments, efficient homes, light users
- •Average Usage (800-1,500 kWh/mo) — Typical Texas home
- •High Usage (1,500-2,500 kWh/mo) — Larger homes, heavy AC usage
- •Very High Usage (>2,500 kWh/mo) — Large homes, pools, multiple AC units
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About 78040
- Utility
- AEP Texas
- Average home size
- 1,800 sq ft
- Typical monthly usage
- 1,700 kWh
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, San Bernardo
Better Options Exist in 78040
These plans are popular but may not be the best fit for typical 78040 usage patterns:
- !CHARIOT ENERGY Bright Nights 4 — Daytime rate (15.3¢) hurts typical usage patterns
- !Discount Power Discount Nights 24 — Daytime rate (24.15¢) hurts typical usage patterns
- !JUST ENERGY Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 — Peak rates during typical usage hours