Port Lavaca is in AEP Texas Central's service area, one of the parts of Texas where you can shop for your own electricity provider. You choose who sells you power, how long you lock in your price and what kind of plan you want. AEP Texas Central keeps doing the physical work of delivering electricity to your home, and that doesn't change when you switch, so providers have to win your business on price, terms and service.
The table below shows live prices for AEP Texas Central addresses. Further down the page, we cover where Port Lavaca prices stand this month, which plans in our table suit which homes, and what to check on each plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL), the official sheet that lists a plan's prices and fees. We checked every price on November 4, 2026, and this page is updated monthly.
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Here is how the market looked on November 4, 2026. Every price is an average per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a home using 1,000 kWh a month, with AEP Texas Central's delivery charges included, unless we mention another usage level.
Plans in our Port Lavaca table with confirmed prices ran from 7.0¢ to 11.9¢ per kWh.
Power to Choose, the official Texas comparison site, listed 166 plans from 41 providers for AEP Texas Central addresses.
On Power to Choose, fixed-rate plans (other than prepaid and time-of-use) cost 5.7¢ to 15.0¢; 75 of those 140 plans were 11.9¢ or less, and the typical 12-month fixed plan was 11.4¢.
The three lowest bill-credit prices on Power to Choose were 5.7¢, 6.0¢ and 6.8¢, though bill-credit plans there cost 18.3¢ to 25.0¢ per kWh in a 500 kWh month.
On Power to Choose, the cheapest 12-month plan without a bill credit was 11.0¢, and the three cheapest stayed between 10.9¢ and 11.5¢ at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.
AEP Texas Central charges $3.24 a month plus 5.6898¢ per kWh for delivery, according to an EFL dated October 4, 2026. At 1,000 kWh, that's $60.14 before the electricity itself.
The average Texas residential price was 15.91¢ per kWh in August 2026, a preliminary figure from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
What this means for you: on a fixed rate above about 12¢, or a month-to-month rate, you're very likely paying more than you need to in Port Lavaca.
The lowest price in our Port Lavaca table belongs to Frontier Utilities' Frontier Saver Plus 12, at 19.8¢ for 500 kWh, 7.0¢ for 1,000 kWh and 13.1¢ for 2,000 kWh. Frontier Saver Plus 24 follows the same curve at 20.2¢, 7.4¢ and 13.5¢. Frontier says these plans let you earn up to $1,500 in usage credits a year; check the EFL for how much usage the credits need.
Reliant Energy's Power Savings 12 is built the same way at a higher price: 19.7¢, 11.9¢ and 15.4¢. Its EFL, dated September 30, 2026, includes a $75.00 usage credit in each billing cycle when you use 1,000 kWh or more, and no credit in a cycle below that.
At 500 kWh, all three plans cost close to 20¢, which is where the risk lies. These plans reward a home whose usage reaches the credit level every single month. Miss it in a cooler month and you lose the credit for that bill. Look back over a year of usage before you choose: if your lightest month still reaches about 1,000 kWh, the Frontier plans have the lowest prices in our table, and if not, a plan without a credit will often cost less across the year. Our guide to reading an Electricity Facts Label shows where to find the credit rules.
Judge every offer at your own usage. Each EFL shows the average price at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, and the cheapest plan can change from one column to the next.
As of November 2026, a 12-month fixed plan at about 11¢ per kWh or less at your usage is a good price in Port Lavaca.
At 16¢ per kWh, you're above the 15.91¢ Texas average, and on Power to Choose even the most expensive fixed-rate plan for AEP Texas Central addresses (not counting prepaid and time-of-use plans) cost 15.0¢ at 1,000 kWh. That rate is well worth replacing.
If your contract ended and you never picked a new plan, you've moved to a month-to-month rate that's very likely higher than the plans in our table. You can leave it without a cancellation fee.
You don't need to guess your usage. Smart Meter Texas, the state's official meter-data portal, shows your history for free, and your bills list it too. The EIA reports that the average Texas home used 1,096 kWh a month in 2024, and air conditioning pushes many homes well above that in summer.
Three causes account for most high bills.
Summer air conditioning: cooling runs much of the day in the hottest months, so usage, and the price you pay on a usage-sensitive plan, can look very different from a spring bill.
Delivery charges: AEP Texas Central bills $3.24 a month plus 5.6898¢ per kWh for its poles, wires and meters, and every provider passes that through. Against the typical 11.4¢ 12-month plan on Power to Choose, delivery is more than half of a 1,000 kWh bill. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approves these charges and posts the current delivery rates for every Texas utility.
An expired contract: once your fixed term ends without a new plan, your price becomes variable and can change from bill to bill.
Comparing plans at your real summer usage and noting your contract end date a month in advance deals with all three.
Your service comes from two companies with separate jobs. The retail electric provider (REP) is the company you choose; it sells you electricity, sets your price and bills you. AEP Texas Central is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for Port Lavaca: it owns the lines, reads your smart meter and repairs outages. Every provider uses the same AEP Texas Central network, so switching won't change the reliability of your power.
When the power goes out, call AEP Texas Central, not your provider. Its Customer Operations Center takes calls 24 hours a day at 866-223-8508, and you can also report an outage on the AEP Texas outage page. Our explainer on TDU delivery charges covers what the utility charges for and why the amount changes.
No single company is best for every Port Lavaca household, because these plans price very differently as your usage changes. Each plan below is in our Port Lavaca table, with its average price at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, checked November 4, 2026.
Steady usage of 1,000 kWh or more: Frontier Utilities' Frontier Saver Plus 12 (19.8¢, 7.0¢, 13.1¢) is the lowest in our table at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, with a $150 cancellation fee.
A two-year lock: Frontier Saver Plus 24 (20.2¢, 7.4¢, 13.5¢) holds a similar price for longer, with a $200 cancellation fee.
A Reliant plan: Reliant Energy's Power Savings 12 (19.7¢, 11.9¢, 15.4¢) carries the $75.00 credit at 1,000 kWh or more and a $150 cancellation fee. It costs more than both Frontier plans at 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.
Smaller homes and low usage: every plan in our Port Lavaca table costs about 20¢ or more at 500 kWh, so none suits low usage this month. On Power to Choose, the three cheapest 12-month plans without a credit stayed between 10.9¢ and 11.5¢ at any of the three usage levels.
Renewable power: our Port Lavaca table has no 100% renewable plan this month. Power to Choose listed 41 fully renewable plans for AEP Texas Central addresses on November 4, and our reviews of Gexa Energy and Green Mountain Energy cover two providers built around renewable plans.
Compare at least three plans at your own usage and open each EFL on the day you sign to confirm the price and terms.
Fixed-rate plans keep your energy price steady for the full term, usually 12, 24 or 36 months, which protects you from summer price spikes. Leaving early can cost an early termination fee (ETF). Frontier Saver Plus 12 and Reliant's Power Savings 12 each carry a flat $150 ETF, and Frontier Saver Plus 24 carries $200. AEP Texas Central's delivery charges can still change during a fixed contract, since the PUCT sets them rather than your provider. Browse more fixed-rate electricity plans.
Variable plans have no fixed term and can be cancelled whenever you like, but the price can change every billing cycle. On Power to Choose on November 4, variable plans for AEP Texas Central addresses cost 8.6¢ to 17.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. They suit a short stay, and they carry the most risk in summer.
Prepaid plans let you pay before you use the power, get balance alerts and top up as you go, with no deposit or credit check. There are no prepaid plans in our Port Lavaca table this month. On Power to Choose, prepaid plans for AEP Texas Central addresses cost 15.9¢ to 17.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh. Our no-deposit electricity guide explains your options.
Renewable plans are paired with renewable energy credits, often from Texas wind and solar farms. On November 4, Power to Choose listed 41 of its 166 AEP Texas Central plans as 100% renewable. Compare green energy plans and check the renewable content line on the EFL.
Time-of-use plans charge less during set hours, such as nights or weekends, which can suit overnight electric vehicle charging. Power to Choose listed nine for AEP Texas Central addresses this month. Solar buyback plans credit rooftop solar owners for power sent back to the grid, so compare the buyback rate, any monthly fees and what happens to unused credits.
Switching takes a few minutes online, and your electricity keeps flowing the whole time.
Find your ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier) on a recent bill. It's the number that identifies your meter.
Compare plans at your usage, choose one and enroll using your service address.
Pick your start date. Your new provider sets up the change with AEP Texas Central, and nobody needs to visit.
If you're under contract, find your end date first. PUCT rules let you switch without an early termination fee if the switch happens no earlier than 14 days before the expiration date on your renewal notice, and your provider must send that notice at least 30 days before the contract ends. The PUCT electricity FAQ has more.
Our guide on how to switch electricity providers in Texas walks through starting service at a new address as well as switching.
Port Lavaca is the county seat of Calhoun County and part of the Port Lavaca micropolitan statistical area, about 130 miles southwest of Houston. The city had 11,557 residents at the 2020 census, compared with 12,248 in 2010. AEP Texas Central delivers its electricity. Wikipedia has more on the city.
Our Port Lavaca table shows live prices at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh. The typical 12-month fixed plan on Power to Choose was 11.4¢ when we checked on November 4, 2026.
The cheapest plans rely on usage credits and cost close to 20¢ at 500 kWh.
AEP Texas Central delivers the power for every provider, at $3.24 a month plus 5.6898¢ per kWh.
For outages, call AEP Texas Central at 866-223-8508, 24 hours a day.
You can switch without an early termination fee from 14 days before your contract's end date.
Compare before you renew: enter your ZIP code above to see live Port Lavaca plans side by side.
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| Provider | Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 12 Months | 7.000¢ / kWh | |
| 24 Months | 7.400¢ / kWh | |
 | 24 Months | 11.500¢ / kWh | |
| 12 Months | 11.500¢ / kWh | |
 | 12 Months | 11.900¢ / kWh |
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