Baytown Electricity Rates
As of today, 9 providers are competing for Baytown electricity customers. Across the CenterPoint Energy territory, the average rate sits at 14.46¢/kWh. The gap between the lowest (7.3¢) and highest (20.6¢) plan is significant. Switching to the cheapest plan saves 50% ($72/month) versus the average rate.
Cheapest Electricity Plans in Baytown
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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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Cheapest
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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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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.49¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 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 - 11.30¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TriEagle Energy
Sure Value 36 - 12.90¢
36 months
Fixed Rate
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12.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 9
9 months
Fixed Rate
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12.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Branch Energy
Branch Fixed 12 - 13.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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13.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Fixed Prime - 48 - 14.30¢
48 months
Fixed Rate
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14.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 9 cheapest Baytown electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Baytown Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Baytown are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including Baytown. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
Baytown Electric Bills
At Baytown’s average rate of 14.5¢/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 Baytown home’s bill ranges from about $117 in Mar to $247 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.
Baytown Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Baytown Grid Status
As of , there are 949 customers without power in Baytown’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.03% of 2,881,240 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 60,141 Texas customers are without power across 407 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in Baytown 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 Baytown right now?
Yes. As of , there are 949 customers without power in Baytown (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.03% of 2,881,240 tracked customers.
Best Baytown Electricity Plans by Usage Level
Baytown’s housing stock ranges from established neighborhoods near downtown to newer communities along Garth Road and the Grand Parkway corridor. The average Baytown home uses 1,100–1,300 kWh/month, with the Gulf Coast humidity driving AC demand nearly year-round.
- Payless Power
- 11.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 7.3¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 7.3¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Payless Power
- 10.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Baytown Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 9 retail electricity providers serving CenterPoint’s Baytown territory. Every provider listed offers plans to East Harris County residents today.
Baytown Business Electricity Rates
Baytown’s economy revolves around the ExxonMobil refinery complex, the Port of Houston’s eastern terminals, and a growing retail and service sector along I-10 and Garth Road. Commercial customers benefit from competitive deregulated rates.
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.
Baytown Solar
Baytown gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.5¢/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 $19,175 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Baytown Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Baytown, Texas.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Baytown right now?
As of today, the lowest Baytown rate is 7.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). Across 9 providers offering 64 plans, rates average 14.46¢/kWh. We update prices multiple times per day.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Baytown?
For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Baytown homes pay about $145/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 Baytown?
All Baytown electricity flows through CenterPoint Energy’s distribution network. They handle lines, meters, outage repair, and storm response. Your supplier handles billing and rate only.
How do I switch electricity providers in Baytown?
Pick a REP (Retail Electric Provider), enroll online or by phone, and they handle the CenterPoint Energy transition. The switch takes 1–2 business days with no service interruption.