Electricity rates in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi (316,239 people, Nueces County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on San Patricio Electric Co-op pay about 14.60¢/kWh, 9% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Corpus Christi
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Patricio Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $169 | 10K | 240 |
| AEP Texas Central Company | Delivery (TDU) | 12.00¢ | $138 | 794K | 205 |
| Nueces Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.99¢ | $198 | 19K | 411 |
| City of Robstown | Municipal utility | 12.93¢ | $224 | 4,498 | — |
Cheapest electricity plans in Corpus Christi
AEP Texas Central Company area. Prices include delivery charges, shown at three usage levels from Power to Choose (2026-10-21).
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.8¢ | 6.0¢ | 12.1¢ |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.0¢ | 6.1¢ | 12.2¢ |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.6¢ | 6.8¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.3¢ | 8.0¢ | 12.8¢ |
| Amigo Energy · Power Perks - 12usage credit | 12 mo | 22.3¢ | 9.5¢ | 15.6¢ |
Power outages in Nueces County right now
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Outage history in Nueces County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 213 | 287 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,886 (4.2%) | 15,893 (9.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-06-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (213 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Portland 12.0¢
- Gregory 12.0¢
- Taft Southwest (historical) 14.6¢
- Taft 14.6¢
- Ingleside 12.0¢
- Odem 14.6¢
- Robstown 15.0¢
- Aransas Pass 12.0¢
- Sinton 14.6¢
- Port Aransas 12.0¢
ZIP codes: 78401, 78402, 78403, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78418, 78419, 78426, 78427, 78460, 78463, 78465, 78466, 78467, 78468, 78469, 78472, 78480
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Corpus Christi?
Most homes in Corpus Christi get power from San Patricio Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Corpus Christi: AEP Texas Central Company (12.00¢), Nueces Electric Cooperative (14.99¢), City of Robstown (12.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Corpus Christi?
About $169 a month, based on 1,155 kWh a month (the average for San Patricio Electric Co-op customers) at 14.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Corpus Christi, TX?
4 utilities serve Corpus Christi's ZIP codes: San Patricio Electric Co-op, AEP Texas Central Company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, City of Robstown. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Corpus Christi is in Texas's competitive market, so AEP Texas Central Company delivers power while you choose a retail electric provider.
How often does the power go out in Corpus Christi?
In 2025, customers in Nueces County averaged 4 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-16, when 15,893 customers (9.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.