Electricity rates in Port Aransas, TX
Port Aransas (3,955 people, Nueces County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on AEP Texas Central Company pay about 12.00¢/kWh, 25% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Port Aransas
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas Central Company | Delivery (TDU) | 12.00¢ | $138 | 794K | 205 |
| Nueces Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.99¢ | $198 | 19K | 411 |
| San Patricio Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $169 | 10K | 240 |
| City of Robstown | Municipal utility | 12.93¢ | $224 | 4,498 | — |
Cheapest electricity plans in Port Aransas
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
- Aransas Pass 12.0¢
- Ingleside 12.0¢
- Rockport 12.0¢
- Gregory 12.0¢
- Fulton 12.0¢
- Portland 12.0¢
- Corpus Christi 14.6¢
- Taft 14.6¢
- Taft Southwest (historical) 14.6¢
- Sinton 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 78373
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Port Aransas?
Most homes in Port Aransas get power from AEP Texas Central Company, where residential customers pay an average of 12.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Port Aransas: Nueces Electric Cooperative (14.99¢), San Patricio Electric Co-op (14.60¢), City of Robstown (12.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Port Aransas?
About $138 a month, based on 1,154 kWh a month (the average for AEP Texas Central Company customers) at 12.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Port Aransas, TX?
4 utilities serve Port Aransas's ZIP codes: AEP Texas Central Company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, San Patricio Electric Co-op, City of Robstown. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas?
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.