Constellation
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
13.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$135
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
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Best for Reliability Constellation in Portland
Constellation in Portland.
Constellation has 2 plans live on the AEP Texas Central grid serving Portland. Lowest rate 13.50¢/kWh — about 1.2¢ below the Portland average.
3.9 · AEP Texas Central grid · 21K residents · San Patricio County
Constellation in Portland
By the numbers.
Lowest here
13.50¢
Constellation in Portland
Portland avg
14.71¢
across all providers
Constellation plans
2
on AEP Texas Central
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Portland
Energy charge vs the wires.
Constellation's cheapest plan in Portland is 13.5¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Constellation's energy charge, plus the AEP Texas Central 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
8.4¢
AEP Texas Central delivery
5.1¢
All-in
13.5¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $135 — including the ~$4.93 AEP Texas Central meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Portland is the energy charge. Constellation's best rate ranks #12 of 18 providers on the AEP Texas Central grid.
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Constellation
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)
Rate
14.30¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$143
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 30% green
Portland, San Patricio County — population 21K, sample ZIP 78374. Served by AEP Texas Central (outage line: 1-866-223-8508).
Switching in Portland
Same wires — new bill from Constellation.
AEP Texas Central owns the wires in Portland 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 Portland — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Constellation serve Portland, TX?
Yes. Constellation offers 2 plans in Portland on the AEP Texas Central grid, starting at 13.5¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by AEP Texas Central.
What's the delivery charge in Portland?
AEP Texas Central charges about 5.1¢/kWh plus ~$4.93/month to deliver power in Portland. 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 Portland?
Constellation's lowest Portland rate ranks #12 of 18 providers serving the AEP Texas Central grid. The cheapest plan overall in Portland is 7.1¢/kWh; Constellation's best is 13.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Constellation in Portland?
1 to 3 business days. AEP Texas Central 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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