Tara Energy
Weekends Free Plan - 24
Rate
16.60¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$166
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
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Best for Time-of-Use Tara Energy in Portland
Tara Energy in Portland.
Tara Energy has 1 plan live on the AEP Texas Central grid serving Portland. Lowest rate 16.60¢/kWh.
3.8 · AEP Texas Central grid · 21K residents · San Patricio County
Tara Energy in Portland
By the numbers.
Lowest here
16.60¢
Tara Energy in Portland
Portland avg
14.71¢
across all providers
Tara Energy plans
1
on AEP Texas Central
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Portland
Energy charge vs the wires.
Tara Energy's cheapest plan in Portland is 16.6¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Tara Energy'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.
Tara Energy energy
11.5¢
AEP Texas Central delivery
5.1¢
All-in
16.6¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $166 — including the ~$4.93 AEP Texas Central meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Portland is the energy charge. Tara Energy's best rate ranks #16 of 18 providers on the AEP Texas Central grid.
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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 Tara Energy.
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. Tara Energy files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.
Tara Energy in Portland — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Tara Energy serve Portland, TX?
Yes. Tara Energy offers 1 plan in Portland on the AEP Texas Central grid, starting at 16.6¢/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 Tara Energy or any other provider — so the only number that actually differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Tara Energy rank on price in Portland?
Tara Energy's lowest Portland rate ranks #16 of 18 providers serving the AEP Texas Central grid. The cheapest plan overall in Portland is 7.1¢/kWh; Tara Energy's best is 16.6¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Tara Energy 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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You pick the plan here. Enrollment finishes on our secure checkout — same rate, no markup. If you'd rather skip the ZIP entry, Live Link pulls your real usage from Smart Meter Texas in about 30 seconds. Same plans, same checkout, less typing.