WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portland
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portland
January
$174February
$139lowestMarch
$149April
$157May
$182June
$188July
$189August
$191highestSeptember
$180October
$182November
$149December
$144Carbon Emissions
850 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,146 kWh
Portland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Portland's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Portland. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in Portland. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Portland.
51%
Natural Gas
22%
Wind
14%
Coal
7%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,986 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,943
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Portland. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,146 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand responsecheapestcheapest 13+ months | 15.4¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 12 cheapest 12 months | 15.62¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Usage Bill Credit least likely to require a deposit | 15.68¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 cheapest renewable | 15.72¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 15.77¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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