Best Portland Electricity Plans and Rates
Provider | Plan Name | Rate/kWh | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 11.1¢ | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 | 11.1¢ | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Budget Saver 12 | 15.7¢ | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | 20.3¢ | 100% |
4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | 16.9¢ | 9% |
Veteran | Valor 24 | 14.4¢ | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Value 12 | 20.2¢ | 30% |
TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | 19.2¢ | 26% |
Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid | 19.4¢ | 26% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Premier 12 | 20.6¢ | 30% |
The rates above are accurate as of 05/27/2025 at 05:07 AM for the ZIP code 78336. The rates are the same across all ZIP codes in the AEP Central service area. Rates shown are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Cheapest Electricity Rates in Portland
Provider | Plan name | Rate/kWh | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|
Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 10.9¢ | 30% |
Express Energy | Flash 24 | 11.1¢ | 0% |
Express Energy | Flash 12 | 11¢ | 0% |
Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 11.1¢ | 30% |
4Change | Maxx Saver Select 24 | 11.1¢ | 0.09% |
4Change | Maxx Saver Select 12 | 11¢ | 0.09% |
Gexa | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 | 11.1¢ | 100% |
Gexa | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 11¢ | 100% |
Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 12 | 12.5¢ | 24% |
Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 24 | 12.5 ¢ | 24% |
The rates above are accurate as of 05/27/2025 at 05:07 AM for the ZIP code 78336. The rates are the same across all ZIP codes in the AEP Central service area. Rates shown are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Top Portland Electric Companies
Retail Energy Provider | Our Rating | Customer Satisfaction Score | BBB Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
4.9 | 4.7 | A+ | |
4.9 | 5 | A+ | |
4.9 | 4.8 | NR | |
4.8 | 4.6 | A+ | |
4.8 | 5 | A+ | |
4.7 | 4.8 | A+ | |
4.7 | 4.5 | NR | |
4.6 | 4.2 | C | |
4.6 | 4.5 | NR | |
4.5 | 4 | NR |
How To Lower Your Electricity Bill and Carbon Emissions in Portland
- Reduce your CO2 emissions: cutting CO2 emissions at home is easier than ever with so many wind, solar and other clean energy alternatives available. Texas offers households the ability to find an electric company that best aligns with their needs. Comparing providers can help you find energy companies that prioritize clean energy use and that use renewable resources. You can also improve the energy efficiency in your home and save money by upgrading your cooling, lighting, insulation and windows.
- Follow these steps to save money and reduce energy usage: here are 10 more easy-to-follow steps you can use to lower your energy use and save money.
- Get commercial business energy discounts and quotes: find out about energy options for businesses by viewing our Business Plans page. It offers access to custom quotes, special discounts and provider websites so you can learn more about companies that specialize in servicing small businesses.
Who To Call if You Have a Power Outage in Portland
AEP is a transmission and distribution utility (TDU) that serves locations throughout central and south texas. If you experience power outages in Portland, you can call AEP’s power outage line at 866-223-8508. You can also view their helpful AEP Texas Outage Map to see the power status for AEP’s various service areas. Using the power outage map, you can review outages in your vicinity, get an overview of outages within your ZIP code, and register to receive convenient outage alerts.
Electric Companies in Portland
Home Energy Company collects reviews and customer satisfaction data on over 40 electricity companies servicing Portland from a combination of independent review sites, the State of Texas Public Utility Commission Complaints Stats, the Better Business Bureau, and other sources. HEC combines third-party information with its Home Energy Club/Amazon customer rating survey results to determine a rating for the energy providers.
The ratings can be found on the HEC electric company reviews page and Texas energy providers‘ profile pages. You’ll find reviews, phone numbers, and energy rating links for all providers on their profile pages.
About Portland
Just outside Corpus Christi is the relaxing coastal town of Portland, which is one of the older towns of San Patricio County. John G. Willacy, an original settler who became a state representative, founded the town in 1890. Known for its amazing fishing, golfing, and incredible sunsets, Portland has lots of charm and plenty of enticing amenities to explore.
How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies
With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We created a comprehensive rating methodology to help you cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for your needs, whether you’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.
We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on results from our 2025 energy survey of 1,600 Texans, scoring providers on customer satisfaction, experience and retention. Here’s how these core factors weighed into our ratings:
- Customer satisfaction (30%)
- Customer retention (30%)
- Online experience (20%)
- Customer experience (20%)
