Constellation
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
14.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$143
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Best for Reliability Constellation in Merkel
Constellation in Merkel.
Constellation has 3 plans live on the Oncor grid serving Merkel. Lowest rate 14.30¢/kWh.
3.9 · Oncor grid · Taylor County
Constellation in Merkel
By the numbers.
Lowest here
14.30¢
Constellation in Merkel
Merkel avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Constellation plans
3
on Oncor
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Merkel
Energy charge vs the wires.
Constellation's cheapest plan in Merkel is 14.3¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Constellation's energy charge, plus the Oncor delivery charge — the cost of the poles and wires, set by the PUCT and identical on every plan from every provider on this grid.
Constellation energy
10.1¢
Oncor delivery
4.2¢
All-in
14.3¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $143 — including the ~$3.42 Oncor meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Merkel is the energy charge. Constellation's best rate ranks #12 of 18 providers on the Oncor grid.
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Constellation
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
15.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$153
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Constellation
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring
Rate
15.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$153
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Merkel, Taylor County, sample ZIP 79536. Served by Oncor (outage line: 1-888-313-4747).
Switching in Merkel
Same wires — new bill from Constellation.
Oncor owns the wires in Merkel and processes the switch in 1-3 business days — no service interruption, no truck roll, no new equipment. Constellation files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.
Constellation in Merkel — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Constellation serve Merkel, TX?
Yes. Constellation offers 3 plans in Merkel on the Oncor grid, starting at 14.3¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by Oncor.
What's the delivery charge in Merkel?
Oncor charges about 4.2¢/kWh plus ~$3.42/month to deliver power in Merkel. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from Constellation or any other provider — so the only number that actually differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Constellation rank on price in Merkel?
Constellation's lowest Merkel rate ranks #12 of 18 providers serving the Oncor grid. The cheapest plan overall in Merkel is 7.1¢/kWh; Constellation's best is 14.3¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Constellation in Merkel?
1 to 3 business days. Oncor keeps delivering power the whole time — no interruption, no new meter, no truck roll. Order before roughly 4–5 PM Central on a weekday and same-day switching is usually available.
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