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Constellation Simple Switch 8
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Constellation Simple Switch 8

8 months
Fixed rate
All-in rate from
11.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
Est. monthly bill
$112–$139
at 1,000 kWh, by utility
Early termination fee
$50
waived if you move
Renewable content
24
%
per the Electricity Facts Label
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Constellation Simple Switch 8 is an 8-month fixed rate electricity plan from Constellation, available in the Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP service areas. At 1,000 kWh a month it costs 11.2¢–13.9¢ per kWh all-in — about $112–$139 a month including delivery charges — depending on your utility. It has 24% renewable content and a $50 early termination fee.

Price by utility

All-in cost per kWh at each monthly usage level, including delivery charges, base fees and any bill credits, averaged over a typical year.
Rates updated
Nov 11, 2026
Utility
500 kWh
1,000 kWh
2,000 kWh
Rank
Oncor
13.3¢
$66
/mo
12.9¢
$129
/mo
12.7¢
$254
/mo
#68 of 307 Oncor plans at 1,000 kWh
CenterPoint
12.8¢
$64
/mo
12.3¢
$123
/mo
12.1¢
$242
/mo
#58 of 320 CenterPoint plans at 1,000 kWh
AEP Texas Central
11.5¢
$58
/mo
11.2¢
$112
/mo
11.1¢
$222
/mo
#54 of 312 AEP Texas Central plans at 1,000 kWh
AEP Texas North
12.0¢
$60
/mo
11.7¢
$117
/mo
11.6¢
$232
/mo
#61 of 312 AEP Texas North plans at 1,000 kWh
Texas-New Mexico Power
14.7¢
$74
/mo
13.9¢
$139
/mo
13.5¢
$270
/mo
#55 of 308 TNMP plans at 1,000 kWh

Who it's for

Any usage level — the all-in price barely changes between 500 and 2,000 kWh, so apartments and small homes are not penalized.

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Plan details

Contract term
8 months
Rate type
Fixed rate
Early termination fee
$50
Renewable content
24
%
Provider rating
/ 5 (PowerHQ)
Available in
Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP
Ranking
In the AEP Texas Central area it ranks #54 of 312 residential plans at 1,000 kWh, #58 at 2,000 kWh and #47 at 500 kWh, by all-in cost.
How the provider describes it

This offer is for first time customers only who enroll through the Power to Choose website. Check out our other great rates available! https://www.constellation.com/

Frequently asked questions

How much does Constellation Simple Switch 8 cost?

As of Nov 11, 2026, Constellation Simple Switch 8 costs 11.2¢–13.9¢ per kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh a month, including TDU delivery charges and any bill credits. By utility — Oncor: 12.9¢ per kWh (≈$129/mo); CenterPoint: 12.3¢ per kWh (≈$123/mo); AEP Texas Central: 11.2¢ per kWh (≈$112/mo); AEP Texas North: 11.7¢ per kWh (≈$117/mo); TNMP: 13.9¢ per kWh (≈$139/mo). At 500 kWh it is 11.5¢ per kWh ($58/mo) and at 2,000 kWh 11.1¢ per kWh ($222/mo) in the AEP Texas Central area.

Is Simple Switch 8 a fixed-rate plan?

Yes. Constellation Simple Switch 8 is a fixed-rate plan with an 8-month term: the energy charge stays the same for the full contract. Your bill still changes with how much electricity you use, and the regulated TDU delivery charges can be adjusted by the utility.

What is the early termination fee for Simple Switch 8?

The early termination fee is $50 if you leave before the 8-month term ends. Under Texas rules you do not owe the fee if you cancel because you are moving.

Is Simple Switch 8 renewable energy?

Constellation Simple Switch 8 is 24% renewable, which is the share of your usage matched with renewable energy credits.

Which utilities offer Constellation Simple Switch 8?

Constellation Simple Switch 8 is available to homes served by Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP. Enter your ZIP code to confirm it is offered at your address.

Is Constellation Simple Switch 8 a good deal?

At 1,000 kWh a month Constellation Simple Switch 8 ranks #54 of 312 residential plans in the AEP Texas Central area by all-in cost, so it costs 1.8¢ per kWh more than the cheapest plan there and less than the area average of 13.7¢. Rankings are recalculated daily.

How do I enroll in Constellation Simple Switch 8?

Choose your utility in the table above and click Enroll. You will need your service address, a move-in or switch date and the account holder's details; enrollment takes about five minutes online and a switch usually completes within one to seven days. There is no interruption to your power.

Rates and rankings are recalculated daily from provider Electricity Facts Labels via PowerHQ. All-in prices include TDU delivery charges, base fees and bill credits averaged over a typical year; your actual bill depends on your usage. GridHacker may earn a commission when you enroll through our links — this never affects how plans are ranked.

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