AEP Texas North Company · ZIP 79536 Merkel Electricity Rates & Plans for 79536
Rates starting at 9.0¢/kWh from Just Energy
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AEP Texas North Company · ZIP 79536 Rates starting at 9.0¢/kWh from Just Energy
Compare plans from PUCT-licensed providers available in Merkel, TX.
The lowest electricity rate available in Merkel, Texas (79536) is 9.0¢/kWh from Just Energy. The Texas average residential rate is 15.8¢/kWh, meaning you could save up to 68% compared to the state average. This area is served by AEP Texas North Company (AEP Texas North), one of Texas's Transmission and Distribution Utilities regulated by ERCOT.
Rates verified January 10, 2026 • Reviewed by Enri Zhulati
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AEP Texas North serves West Texas communities including Abilene, San Angelo, and parts of the Permian Basin. The utility covers a large geographic area with lower population density.
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The estimated monthly costs are calculated using the usage amount you select and the plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL). Actual costs may vary based on your specific usage patterns and any applicable taxes or fees.
Many Texas electricity plans include a built-in discount that's automatically applied when you use a certain amount of electricity—typically 1,000 or 2,000 kWh per month. For example, if a plan offers a "$50 discount at 1,000 kWh," you'll see $50 subtracted from your bill in any month where you use 1,000 kWh or more. In months where you use less, you pay the regular rate without the discount. This is great for high-usage households (especially in summer), but be aware that the advertised low rate assumes you'll qualify for the discount. Our 12-month breakdown shows exactly which months you'd receive this discount based on your home's actual usage pattern.
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Texas has one of the most competitive electricity markets in the US with over 100 Retail Electric Providers (REPs). This competition, enabled by Senate Bill 7, gives you more choices and often lower prices than regulated markets.
About 30 days before your contract ends, your provider will send a "renewal notice"—but it's actually a new rate offer, not a simple renewal. You have three options:
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Yes! If the electric bill is in your name, you can switch providers just like a homeowner. Your landlord cannot prevent you from choosing your electricity provider—that's your right under Texas deregulation. If utilities are included in your rent, you'd need to talk to your landlord about switching.
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ZIP code 79536 is in the AEP Texas North service area. Explore more electricity options for Merkel residents.
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