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Los Indios Electricity Rates

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Rates for Los Indios

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Los Indios, Texas is current as of June 2026. Los Indios is a city of 1,083 residents located in Cameron County, Texas. Los Indios's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutLos Indios

Population

1,083

County

Cameron

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

losindios-tx.gov

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Los Indios was founded in 1927 as a railroad town along the Missouri Pacific Railroad line that connected the Rio Grande Valley to northern markets. The town's name, meaning 'The Indians' in Spanish, reflects the area's rich Native American heritage, particularly the Coahuiltecan tribes who inhabited the region for centuries before European colonization.

RECENT

In 2020, Los Indios completed a major infrastructure improvement project that upgraded the city's water treatment facility and installed new water lines throughout the community. This $2.8 million project, funded through state and federal grants, ensures clean water access for residents and supports future growth in this small border community.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Los Indios gained national attention in 2018 when it became one of the smallest cities in Texas to host a major film production. The independent movie 'Valley of Shadows' was filmed entirely within the city limits, featuring local residents as extras and showcasing the unique landscape of the Rio Grande Valley to audiences nationwide.

DID YOU KNOW

Despite having a population of just over 1,000 people, Los Indios operates one of the most efficient municipal governments in Texas, with the city hall, police department, fire department, and public works all operating from a single building. The city clerk famously wears multiple hats, serving as both the municipal court clerk and the emergency management coordinator.

CULTURAL

Los Indios celebrates its bicultural heritage every September with the annual 'Fiesta de Los Indios,' a three-day festival that combines traditional Mexican folk dancing with Native American cultural demonstrations. The festival features authentic Coahuiltecan pottery making, traditional foods from both cultures, and live music that draws visitors from across the Rio Grande Valley.

Los Indios Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.4c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 6 Credits7.6c per kWh6 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Gexa EnergyGexa EnergyGexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 14 Credits7.7c per kWh14 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.8c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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You can choose your home's electric provider in Los Indios.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of Los Indios search for their lowest-rate energy plan.

These official rates are identical to those you'll find contacting the electricity providers or visiting their websites.

Competing offers from many different electricity companies are displayed in a convenient layout that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This helps Texas energy customers avoid hidden markups and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans "apples-to-apples" without wasting hours calling different energy companies or navigating dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Los Indios is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you insight and command over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Los Indios included, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many fantastic power companies compete for your business in Los Indios by offering low prices, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save costs on your energy bill.

As many as 65+ providers compete for your business in Los Indios, and hundreds of plans exist.

Average Electricity Rates in Los Indios

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The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 15.7¢, 13% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Electricity Rates - National Average (3 Year Trend)

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Residential: 17.97c/kWh
Commercial: 14.53c/kWh
Industrial: 11.61c/kWh

Residential YoY

+7.6%

Commercial YoY

+7.5%

Industrial YoY

+12.1%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Data through January 2026 · Up to date as of June 7, 2026

EIA data is typically published 2-3 months after the reporting period. Recent months may not yet be available.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Los Indios

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Knowing the amount of energy you will use monthly is the best way to find a deal on energy in Los Indios. Why should you care?

The "price per kWh" you see energy companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much power you use in a month.

Unless you use exactly the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying an effective "price per kWh" different than the one you saw advertised when you ordered.

Fortunately, there's a better way to pick your electricity provider.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on anticipated monthly usage, then comparing plans by total monthly cost is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for your home.

Better still, if you have 12 months of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the ideal way to find the perfect electricity rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is done in a few moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers and assisting you step-by-step with the energy plan that's best for your household's usage.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing the various charges, so you'll know precisely where your money is going and what to anticipate on your bill.

We then help you order your plan with your chosen energy provider without ever leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should know your expected or historical usage before selecting the right energy plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don't know your usage, estimate

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

Use Compare Power to find the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Los Indios: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Los Indios, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home's usage pattern.

Note: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can't obtain a usage history. Utilize our "Help Me Choose" tool when you enter your zip code below, and we'll help you evaluate your home's usage.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when it's time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Los Indios

Switching is good. Market conditions are always in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing electricity company will normally raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you'll be left on a month-to-month rate that is significantly more than the plan you signed up for.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing electricity providers.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your energy bill.

Switching is easy:

  • You don't have to contact your current company to cancel (no "break-up call")
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you decide to switch, your new energy company will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Los Indios is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver electricity to your home do not change when you switch energy companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract's end date without an "early cancellation" penalty. Texas law protects you here.

If you're still under contract, check how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most providers up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you're well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching providers may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

If you're ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

You will want to find your past usage for the last 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Los Indios Energy Companies

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Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Los Indios?

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on your chosen company.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Los Indios

Need to find an energy plan in Los Indios that doesn't require a deposit?

If assessed a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling energy providers to determine if a deposit will be required.

Working for you, we will instantly check any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your everyday activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Los Indios Business Energy Plans

If you own a company in Los Indios, you'll discover several other businesses also call Los Indios home.

Los Indios has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The city is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To manage your energy bill, compare prices from competing energy companies.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You enroll your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Los Indios Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit .

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Los Indios, visit the or call them at .

Gas

For gas service in Los Indios, call or visit Los Indios' official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Los Indios, the City of Los Indios usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the AEP Central Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Los Indios

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Los Indios Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

956-399-2321

Website

100 N Arroyo Blvd, Los Indios, TX 78567

Water

City of Los Indios Water Department

956-399-2321

Website

Natural Gas

Texas Gas Service

800-700-2443

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Los Indios Solid Waste

956-399-2321

Website

School District

Los Indios Independent School District

956-399-2476

Website

Public Library

956-399-2321

Website