Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 is a 3-month fixed rate electricity plan from Ranchero Power, available in the Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP service areas. At 1,000 kWh a month it costs 11.0¢–13.3¢ per kWh all-in — about $110–$133 a month including delivery charges — depending on your utility. It has 6% renewable content and a $179 early termination fee.
Typical homes using around 1,000 kWh a month; people who want a short commitment.
As of Nov 11, 2026, Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 costs 11.0¢–13.3¢ per kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh a month, including TDU delivery charges and any bill credits. By utility — Oncor: 12.6¢ per kWh (≈$126/mo); CenterPoint: 11.7¢ per kWh (≈$117/mo); AEP Texas Central: 11.0¢ per kWh (≈$110/mo); AEP Texas North: 11.6¢ per kWh (≈$116/mo); TNMP: 13.3¢ per kWh (≈$133/mo). At 500 kWh it is 11.8¢ per kWh ($59/mo) and at 2,000 kWh 10.6¢ per kWh ($212/mo) in the AEP Texas Central area.
Yes. Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 is a fixed-rate plan with a 3-month term: the energy charge stays the same for the full contract. Your bill still changes with how much electricity you use, and the regulated TDU delivery charges can be adjusted by the utility.
The early termination fee is $179 if you leave before the 3-month term ends. Under Texas rules you do not owe the fee if you cancel because you are moving.
Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 is 6% renewable, which is the share of your usage matched with renewable energy credits.
Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 is available to homes served by Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP. Enter your ZIP code to confirm it is offered at your address.
At 1,000 kWh a month Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 ranks #39 of 320 residential plans in the CenterPoint area by all-in cost, so it costs 1.5¢ per kWh more than the cheapest plan there and less than the area average of 14.6¢. Rankings are recalculated daily.
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