Atascocita Electricity Rates
Electricity rates in Atascocita currently range from 6.2¢ to 20.8¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Compare 195 plans from 37 providers serving the CenterPoint Energy territory. Prices range from 6.2¢ to 20.8¢/kWh. Switching to the cheapest plan saves 54% ($73/month) versus the average rate.
Today's Cheapest Plans
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.
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢
3 months
Cheapest
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6.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.40¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.90¢
24 months
Fixed Rate
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7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 9.70¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 9.70¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SmartEnergy
SmartGreen 3 - 10.60¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 10.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.90¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 4 - 11.60¢
4 months
Fixed Rate
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11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 11.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.80¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 11.90¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atascocita Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Atascocita are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,842,000 customers across Greater Houston, including Atascocita. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
Atascocita Electric Bills
At Atascocita’s average rate of 13.5¢/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
A typical Atascocita home’s bill ranges from about $109 in Mar to $230 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.
Atascocita Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Atascocita Grid Status
As of , there are 1,418 customers without power in Atascocita’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.05% of 2,838,049 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 21,818 Texas customers are without power across 84 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in Atascocita 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.
Is there a power outage in Atascocita right now?
Yes. As of , there are 1,418 customers without power in Atascocita (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.05% of 2,838,049 tracked customers.
Best Electricity Plans in Atascocita by Usage Level
The average Atascocita home uses about 1,200–1,500 kWh per month due to the Gulf Coast climate and reliance on air conditioning. That higher usage makes choosing the right electricity plan even more important. Below are the best Atascocita plans at four common usage levels, updated daily.
- Ranchero Power
- 10.7¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Ranchero Power
- 9.3¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
Atascocita Electricity Providers
We’ve compared rates and plans from 37 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Atascocita’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; CenterPoint delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.
Atascocita Business Electricity Rates
Atascocita’s master-planned communities and Lake Houston area businesses benefit from the same deregulated electricity market as Houston. Whether you run a retail shop, restaurant, or service business, deregulation means you can shop dozens of providers for the best commercial rate.
Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, Atascocita commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. That means a 3-minute quote request can unlock business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
How to Get or Switch Atascocita Electricity
Whether you’re moving to Atascocita or switching from an existing provider, the process is the same and takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider handles the coordination with CenterPoint Energy — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.
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Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract
Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in CenterPoint’s deregulated territory. Atascocita and surrounding Lake Houston communities qualify. If you’re switching from an existing plan, check your contract end date and early-termination fee — most ETFs are $50–$200, and you can switch penalty-free within 14 days of your contract end.
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Compare Plans
Shop rates from 37 providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,300 kWh, larger homes 2,000+ kWh. If you’re on an old plan or rolled onto a variable rate, switching could save $30–$65 per month.
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Sign Up
Enroll online or by phone. You’ll need your service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new provider files a switch request with ERCOT and CenterPoint, and service transfers on your next meter-read date — typically 1–3 business days. No one visits your home and the lights stay on the entire time.
Moving to Atascocita?
Schedule your electricity at least 5 business days before your move-in date to ensure power is on when you arrive — especially important during the hot summer months. Many providers offer same-day or next-day activation for an additional fee if you’re in a time crunch.
Atascocita Solar
Atascocita gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.5¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
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 $16,500 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Frequently Asked Questions About Atascocita Electricity
Got questions about Atascocita’s electricity market? Our Atascocita-focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, and everything you need to know.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Atascocita right now?
Today’s cheapest: 6.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Atascocita, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢). That’s well below the 13.45¢ average across 195 plans from 37 providers. Under the PUCT-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over CenterPoint Energy’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $73/month in savings.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Atascocita?
At the current average rate of 13.45¢/kWh, a Atascocita home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $135/month for electricity supply. According to EIA data, the average Texas household uses about 1,140 kWh/month. Actual bills vary seasonally. Choosing the cheapest plan at 6.2¢ reduces supply costs to $62/month.
Who delivers electricity in Atascocita?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Atascocita — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Under the deregulated model regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), your TDU (CenterPoint Energy) is separate from your supplier. Your choice of REP (Retail Electric Provider) only affects who bills you for the supply portion and at what rate.
How do I switch electricity providers in Atascocita?
Three steps: (1) compare plans from 37 providers serving Atascocita, (2) enroll online with your chosen REP (Retail Electric Provider), (3) wait 1–2 business days for CenterPoint Energy to process it. No appointment needed and no interruption to your power. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the switching process to ensure it’s seamless. The only change is who supplies your power and at what rate.
Are there renewable energy plans in Atascocita?
Yes — several Atascocita providers offer plans with partial or full renewable energy content through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs match your usage with wind and solar generation on the ERCOT grid. No equipment changes are needed. CenterPoint Energy delivers the power identically regardless of whether your plan includes renewable content. Check each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for the exact renewable percentage.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Atascocita?
CenterPoint Energy’s delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and identical for all Atascocita customers, regardless of supplier. These fees cover transmission, distribution infrastructure, and grid maintenance. When comparing Atascocita electricity plans, the rates shown at 1,000 kWh typically include delivery fees. Review each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for the full breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Atascocita?
Fixed-rate plans lock your supply rate for a set term (typically 3–36 months), protecting you from seasonal price spikes on the ERCOT grid. Variable-rate plans can change monthly based on wholesale electricity costs. In Atascocita, fixed plans currently start at 6.2¢/kWh. Most energy advisors recommend fixed rates for budget predictability, especially during peak-demand seasons when wholesale prices historically spike.
