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⚡ EFL Differences - AEP 78582 (McAllen, TX)

2026-08-08 Update Summary

EFLs downloaded: 2026-08-08
Service area: AEP Texas Central (Zip 78582)
Plans updated: 12

Rhythm Max Saver 12: The original plan is no longer available for this zip. We replaced it with Digital Choice 36 (36-month term, not 12). This may not be suitable if you need a shorter contract.
TXU Energy Flex Rewards: Changed from variable-rate to fixed-rate 12-month plan. Significant price increase. Review carefully.
NextEra Energy Choice: Major rate jump (7.2¢ → 10.08¢) + new $7.50 monthly base fee. Consider shopping around.

Rate Changes

Plan Old Rate New Rate Change Base Fee Credits / Notes
Gexa Eco Choice 12 6.149¢ 5.390¢ ↓ $0.76/100kWh $0 No change to term (12mo)
APGE TrueClassic 12 6.149¢ 5.049¢ ↓ $1.10/100kWh $0 No change to term (12mo)
Frontier Power Saver 12 5.590¢ 5.090¢ ↓ $0.50/100kWh $0 Term changed: now 10mo (was listed as 12)
Reliant Power On 36 Plan 8.937¢ 8.937¢ — no change $5.00 Rate unchanged from last update
APGE TrueClassic 11 (→24) 6.049¢ 5.749¢ ↓ $0.30/100kWh $0 This is actually the 24-month plan (TrueClassic 24), not a short-term option
Basics PTC - 24 9.3¢ 9.0¢ ↓ $0.30/100kWh $0 No other changes
Smart Choice - 12 16.0¢ 16.0¢ — no change $0 $125 credit @ ≥1,000kWh (unchanged)
TXU Energy Flex Rewards 11.9¢ (variable) 14.4¢ (fixed) ↑ $2.50/100kWh $9.95 (was $4.95) CHANGED: Now fixed 12mo contract. $100/mo credit @ ≥1,000kWh + $25 bonus in Jul-Sep.
Digital Choice 24 7.498¢ 6.898¢ ↓ $0.60/100kWh $0 $5/mo AutoPay & Paperless Credit (unchanged)
Rhythm Max Saver 12 14.048¢ 7.298¢ ↓ $6.75/100kWh $0 CHANGED: Old plan unavailable. Replaced with Digital Choice 36 (36mo). $5/mo AutoPay credit.
Direct Energy Autopay 24 8.740¢ 8.740¢ — no change $4.95 No changes
NextEra Energy Choice 7.2¢ 10.08¢ ↑ $2.88/100kWh $7.50 (was $0) MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE: Rate jumped 40%. New monthly base fee. Consider alternatives.

Pricing at 1,000 kWh/mo (Estimate)

Plan Energy Cost TDU Cost Base Fee Credit Total Est.
Gexa Eco Choice 12 $53.90 $61.54 $0 — $115.44
APGE TrueClassic 12 $50.49 $61.54 $0 — $112.03
Frontier Power Saver 12 $50.90 $61.54 $0 — $112.44
Digital Choice 24 $68.98 $61.54 $0 -$5.00 $125.52
Reliant Power On 36 $89.37 $61.54 $5.00 — $155.91

Estimates include energy rate × 1,000 kWh + TDU delivery (5.827¢/kWh + $3.24) + base fee − credits. Does not include taxes, fees, or plan-specific conditional credits. See calculator for full details.

Update History

Date EFLs Updated Notable Changes
2026-08-08 (current) 12 plans Rhythm 12 → Digital Choice 36 | TXU fixed 14.4¢ + $9.95 base | NextEra jumped to 10.08¢ + $7.50 base