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| Provider | Plan | Rate (¢/kWh) | Term | Green % |
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BKV Energy
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Verbena 13 | 14.0¢ | 13 mo | 29% |
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Verbena 12 | 14.1¢ | 12 mo | 29% |
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APG&E Fixed 14 | 16.8¢ | 14 mo | — |
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AP Gas & Electric
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APG&E Fixed 12 | 16.9¢ | 12 mo | — |
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Your electricity in zip code 78040 is delivered by AEP Texas Central. Since this area is deregulated, you can choose your retail electricity provider while AEP Texas Central maintains the power lines and handles outage restoration.
Laredo residents in zip code 78040 have real power when it comes to choosing their electricity provider. Thanks to Texas deregulation, you're free to shop among 18 competing retail electricity providers serving the AEP Texas Central (AEP-Central) service area. In March 2026, rates in this area start as low as 9.5¢/kWh — well below the area average — meaning savvy shoppers can lock in significant savings. Whether you're looking for a fixed-rate plan for price stability or a flexible month-to-month option, now is a great time to compare your choices in 78040.
Laredo's 78040 zip code is served by AEP Texas Central (AEP-Central) as the local utility and transmission provider. While AEP Texas handles the delivery of electricity and responds to outages (reach them at 1-866-223-8508 or [aeptexas.com](https://www.aeptexas.com)), you get to choose who actually supplies your electricity — and that choice can save you real money.
With the area average sitting at 13.2¢/kWh, choosing the lowest available plan at 9.5¢/kWh could mean saving over 25% on your electricity supply costs. For a household using 1,000 kWh per month, that's roughly $37 in monthly savings.
You can compare plans from well-known providers including Shell Energy, TXU, 4Change Energy, Payless Power, XOOM Energy, Ambit Energy, AP Gas & Electric, Freepoint Energy, True Power, and Iron Horse Power Services, among others.
Use our comparison tool to find the best plan for your home in 78040 today.
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Lock in a 12- or 24-month fixed-rate plan before May each year. Laredo's cooling season stretches from April through October, and variable-rate plans can spike dramatically during heat waves when wholesale electricity demand surges across the ERCOT grid.
Consider a free-nights electricity plan if your household can shift laundry, dishwashing, and EV charging to after 9 PM. With Laredo's year-round warm evenings, this usage pattern is often more practical than in northern Texas cities where winter nights discourage flexible scheduling.
Install a programmable or smart thermostat and set it no lower than 78°F when you're home and 85°F when away. Laredo's extreme heat means every degree of setback saves approximately 3% on your cooling costs — a meaningful difference on bills that routinely exceed $200 in July and August.
Check with AEP Texas about available weatherization or energy efficiency assistance programs for income-qualifying households. Webb County's median income makes many Laredo residents eligible for federal and state programs that can lower long-term energy costs through better insulation and window upgrades.
When comparing REPs on ChoiceEnergyNetwork.com, pay close attention to the 2,000 kWh rate column — Laredo households frequently consume 1,800–2,400 kWh monthly in summer, so the rate at higher usage tiers matters more here than in cooler Texas cities where 1,000 kWh is the benchmark.
The cheapest rate currently available in the 78040 zip code is 9.5¢/kWh, offered through the SimpleSaver 12 plan from AP Gas & Electric. This is significantly below the AEP-Central area average of 13.2¢/kWh, making it one of the most competitive options for Laredo residents this month.
AEP Texas Central (AEP-Central) is the local utility and transmission provider for Laredo's 78040 zip code. They manage the power lines and handle outages, but they do not set your electricity supply rate. You can contact AEP Texas at 1-866-223-8508 or visit aeptexas.com for outage and delivery-related issues.
There are 18 retail electricity providers competing for your business in the 78040 zip code as of March 2026, offering over 70 different plans. Providers include Shell Energy, TXU, 4Change Energy, Payless Power, XOOM Energy, Ambit Energy, AP Gas & Electric, and more.
Yes, Laredo's 78040 zip code is in a deregulated electricity market, meaning you have the legal right to choose your own retail electricity provider. AEP Texas Central handles the physical delivery of power, but you can shop among 18 competing providers to find the best rate and plan for your household.