Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 is a 12-month fixed rate electricity plan from Ranchero Power, available in the CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP service areas. At 1,000 kWh a month it costs 11.3¢–13.9¢ per kWh all-in — about $113–$139 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.
As of Nov 11, 2026, Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 costs 11.3¢–13.9¢ per kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh a month, including TDU delivery charges and any bill credits. By utility — CenterPoint: 12.2¢ per kWh (≈$122/mo); AEP Texas Central: 11.3¢ per kWh (≈$113/mo); AEP Texas North: 11.3¢ per kWh (≈$113/mo); TNMP: 13.9¢ per kWh (≈$139/mo). At 500 kWh it is 12.1¢ per kWh ($60/mo) and at 2,000 kWh 10.9¢ per kWh ($218/mo) in the AEP Texas Central area.
Yes. Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 is a fixed-rate plan with a 12-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 12-month term ends. Under Texas rules you do not owe the fee if you cancel because you are moving.
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 is 6% renewable, which is the share of your usage matched with renewable energy credits.
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 is available to homes served by 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 Smart & Fixed - 12 ranks #40 of 312 residential plans in the AEP Texas North area by all-in cost, so it costs 1.8¢ per kWh more than the cheapest plan there and less than the area average of 14.5¢. Rankings are recalculated daily.
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