Alvin Electricity Rates

Today’s cheapest Alvin electricity rate is 5.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. The average across all 35 providers is 12.8¢/kWh, with the cheapest plan at 5.9¢ and the most expensive at 20.6¢. Switching to the cheapest plan saves 54% ($69/month) versus the average rate.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Alvin

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Alvin electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
12 months Cheapest
5.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.49¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 9.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 9.90¢
5 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 9.90¢
5 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.00¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.00¢
9 months Fixed Rate
10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 10.10¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 4 - 10.20¢
4 months Fixed Rate
10.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 11 - 10.30¢
11 months Fixed Rate
10.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 10.40¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 10.40¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 10.50¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Alvin electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

CenterPoint
Delivers Your Power
12.8¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.2 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
14.1 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Alvin Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Alvin are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

CenterPoint Energy
Transmission & Distribution Utility · Greater Houston
2.8M
Customers served statewide
1.8 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
98 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including Alvin. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.

See the full CenterPoint profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Alvin Electric Bills

At Alvin’s average rate of 12.8¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$121
Jan
$110
Feb
$104
Mar
$110
Apr
$136
May
$178
Jun
$215
Jul
$219
Aug
$189
Sep
$136
Oct
$110
Nov
$124
Dec

A typical Alvin home’s bill ranges from about $104 in Mar to $219 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Alvin Power Generation

43% Natural Gas
22% Wind
13% Solar
12% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
37%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
872 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Alvin home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Alvin Grid Status

As of , there are 3 customers without power in Alvin’s Brazoria County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 602,616 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 102,189 Texas customers are without power across 535 of 254 counties.

3
Customers Out
602,616
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
5m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

CenterPoint Energy
602,616 customers in Brazoria County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

CenterPoint Energy customers in Alvin experience an average of 1.1 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 98 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.8 hours per customer.

82° Clear
89°Feels like 79%Humidity 3 mphWind
Alvin and Brazoria County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KLVJ

Is there a power outage in Alvin right now?

Yes. As of , there are 3 customers without power in Alvin (Brazoria County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 602,616 tracked customers.

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Best Alvin Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Alvin’s Gulf Coast location means hot, humid summers that push AC usage high. The average Brazoria County household uses 1,100–1,300 kWh/month, with summer peaks well above 2,000 kWh.

Alvin Apartments
500 kWh/month
Digital Choice 5 - 9.90¢
$49.50/mo
estimated Alvin monthly bill
  • Rhythm
  • 9.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 5-month fixed rate
Average Alvin Home
1,000 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
$59.00/mo
estimated Alvin monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Alvin Homes
1,500 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
$88.50/mo
estimated Alvin monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Brazoria County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 9.90¢
$190.00/mo
estimated Alvin monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
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Alvin Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 35 retail providers serving Alvin’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Brazoria County residents today.

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Alvin
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Alvin
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
TXU
Est. 1882
Ranchero Power
REP · Alvin
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Energy Texas
REP · Alvin
True Power
REP · Alvin
Companion Energy
REP · Alvin
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Alvin
Budget Power
REP · Alvin
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Heritage Power
REP · Alvin
Abundance Energy
REP · Alvin
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Alvin
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Alvin
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Alvin
Discount Power
REP · Alvin
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Think Energy LLC
REP · Alvin
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
BKV Energy
REP · Alvin
Branch Energy
REP · Alvin
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Alvin
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Alvin Business Electricity Rates

Alvin’s economy benefits from proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor, Alvin Community College, and a growing retail and healthcare sector along Highway 35.

Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.

Rooftop Solar

Alvin Solar

Alvin gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 12.8¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,629 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,361
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
14.1 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $14,775 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Alvin Electricity FAQ

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Alvin, Texas.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Alvin right now?

5.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Alvin today, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢). The average plan runs 12.8¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market can save you roughly $69/month.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Alvin?

For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Alvin homes pay about $128/month in supply charges. The delivery portion from CenterPoint Energy adds to that. Summer months often push usage to 1,500–2,000 kWh.

Who delivers electricity in Alvin?

CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity in Alvin. They own and maintain the poles, wires, and meters. Regardless of which supplier you choose, CenterPoint Energy delivers your power.

How do I switch electricity providers in Alvin?

Choose a certified REP (Retail Electric Provider) and enroll. CenterPoint Energy processes the switch within 1–2 business days. Your electricity stays on throughout — the only change is who supplies your power and what rate you pay.