Dickinson Electricity Rates

The average Dickinson electricity rate today is 12.8¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Compare 184 plans from 35 providers serving the CenterPoint Energy territory. Prices range from 5.9¢ to 20.6¢/kWh. Prices reflect today’s market and change as providers adjust.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Dickinson

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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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

Dickinson Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Dickinson 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 Dickinson. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.

See the full CenterPoint profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Dickinson Electric Bills

At Dickinson’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 Dickinson 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.

Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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

Dickinson Grid Status

As of , there are 18 customers without power in Dickinson’s Galveston County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 583,726 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 96,185 Texas customers are without power across 519 of 254 counties.

18
Customers Out
583,726
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
4m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

CenterPoint Energy
583,726 customers in Galveston County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

CenterPoint Energy customers in Dickinson 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° Mostly Clear
91°Feels like 84%Humidity 9 mphWind
Dickinson and Galveston County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KEFD

Is there a power outage in Dickinson right now?

Yes. As of , there are 18 customers without power in Dickinson (Galveston County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 583,726 tracked customers.

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Best Dickinson Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Dickinson’s Galveston County location means hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer usage climbing significantly.

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

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

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

Dickinson’s I-45 location between Houston and Galveston makes it a natural fit for retail, logistics, and service businesses catering to commuters and Gulf Coast tourism.

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

Dickinson Solar

Dickinson 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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Dickinson Electricity FAQ

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

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Dickinson right now?

Right now, Dickinson rates start at 5.9¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢). With 184 plans on the market, the average is 12.8¢/kWh. That’s a 54% spread between the cheapest and the average.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Dickinson?

The math: 12.8¢/kWh × 1,000 kWh = roughly $128/month for supply charges. Add CenterPoint Energy’s delivery fees for the full bill. On the cheapest plan at 5.9¢, supply drops to $59.

Who delivers electricity in Dickinson?

CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Dickinson — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Your choice of supplier only affects who bills you for the supply portion.

How do I switch electricity providers in Dickinson?

Three steps: (1) compare plans from 35 providers serving Dickinson, (2) enroll online, (3) wait 1–2 business days for CenterPoint Energy to process it. No appointment needed.