Updated October 10, 2025
TDSP: AEP NORTH • ZIPs: 1
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Curated for Noodle: We highlight fixed-rate plans with stable base charges and clear bill credits. Effective prices are compared at 500 / 1000 / 2000 kWh so you can make an apples-to-apples choice.
Local angle: In Noodle and Jones County, usage swings seasonally—summer A/C and winter heating can move you between tiers. Check the EFL for thresholds that unlock or remove bill credits.
What to watch: Minimum usage fees, time-of-use hours, and promotional prices that reset after the first bill.
Update cadence: This section is refreshed when rates change or new plans launch. Always open the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before you enroll.
Texas power demand keeps breaking records as population, industry, and data centers grow. At the same time, clean energy—especially solar—has surged, helping cover more of the daytime load while wind remains a major contributor. Gas still carries the evening peak, but the trend is toward a cleaner mix and more total generation.
What matters for customers: stronger efficiency saves the most over time. Smarter building codes, utility efficiency targets, and demand‑response tools (like smart thermostats and managed EV charging) reduce bills and ease peak strain. Until statewide efficiency standards catch up, you can still lower usage with basic steps—seal air leaks, upgrade insulation, right‑size HVAC, and run big appliances outside the evening peak. Midday solar often lowers real‑time prices; if you can shift laundry, dishwashers, or EV charging to earlier in the day, you may benefit on time‑of‑use plans.
Popular ZIPs: 79536. If your neighborhood has frequent move-ins or short-term rentals, consider flexible contracts or shorter terms.
Renewable plans: Many REPs offer 100% renewable options backed by renewable energy credits (RECs). Check the EFL for the plan’s renewable content and whether it’s sourced from Texas wind or solar.
Solar buyback: If you have rooftop solar, compare how excess generation is credited. Some plans credit up to your monthly usage, others pay a fixed ¢/kWh for exports, and some cap the buyback rate or eligible kWh.
Requirements: Make sure your meter supports net metering/export, confirm interconnection status with AEP NORTH, and review monthly caps and rollover rules.
Strategy tips: If you export a lot midday, prioritize plans with fair export credits; if you consume more evenings, a competitive fixed-rate plan may outperform buyback economics.
We price multiple providers and terms for your business, help with contract timing, and manage renewals.
Texas opened much of its retail electricity market to competition in the early 2000s, allowing customers to choose a retail electric provider (REP) while the local TDSP continues to deliver power and maintain the grid. Competition encourages innovation in plan types and pricing.
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Prices change often—compare the latest rates and verify the EFL before you enroll.
The TDSP (AEP NORTH) maintains lines and restores outages. You choose a retail electric provider (REP) for your plan and billing.
No—your new provider coordinates the switch. Just avoid overlapping start dates to prevent duplicate bills.
Some plans require a deposit depending on credit and payment history. Learn more in our Deposits guide.
Check the ETF (early termination fee) in your contract. Some providers waive it when you move and provide documentation.
Many providers offer start dates as soon as tomorrow for switches and move-ins, depending on meter eligibility.
Use the level that matches your home—typically 500, 1000, or 2000 kWh.