Galveston Electricity Rates
Shopping for electricity in Galveston? Rates start at 7.2¢/kWh across 9 providers. 9 providers compete here, offering 64 plans between 7.2¢ and 20.6¢/kWh. Average rate: 14.53¢/kWh. Plan mix: 9 fixed-rate (3–48 month).
Cheapest Electricity Plans in Galveston
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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7.20¢
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.79¢
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 10
10 months
Fixed Rate
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13.10¢
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 Galveston electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Galveston Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Galveston are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including Galveston. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
Galveston Electric Bills
At Galveston’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 Galveston home’s bill ranges from about $118 in Mar to $249 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.
Galveston Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Galveston Grid Status
As of , there are 19 customers without power in Galveston’s Galveston County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 701,315 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 91,991 Texas customers are without power across 841 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in Galveston 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 Galveston right now?
Yes. As of , there are 19 customers without power in Galveston (Galveston County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 701,315 tracked customers.
Best Galveston Electricity Plans by Usage Level
Galveston’s island climate means high humidity and salt air year-round. The average household uses 1,100–1,400 kWh/month.
- Payless Power
- 11.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Payless Power
- 10.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Galveston Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 9 retail providers serving Galveston’s CenterPoint territory.
Galveston Business Electricity Rates
Galveston’s economy blends tourism, UTMB’s medical campus, the cruise port, and a historic downtown district.
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.
Galveston Solar
Galveston 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 $19,350 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Galveston Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Galveston, Texas.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Galveston right now?
7.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Galveston today, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). The average plan runs 14.53¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market saves roughly $73/month. Galveston is served by 9 PUCT-licensed Retail Electric Providers offering 64 plans. All plans use the same CenterPoint Energy delivery infrastructure, so the only difference is price and contract terms.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Galveston?
Roughly $145/month for a Galveston home using 1,000 kWh at the average 14.53¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Texas homes use about 1,140 kWh/month on average — 14% higher than the national figure. The cheapest plan at 7.2¢ cuts supply costs to $72/month. CenterPoint Energy’s regulated delivery charges are separate and apply to all plans equally.
Who delivers electricity in Galveston?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Galveston — 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 Galveston?
Compare rates from 9 providers, sign up with your preferred REP (Retail Electric Provider), and that’s it. CenterPoint Energy completes the switch in 1–2 business days with no service interruption. Under PUCT regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same CenterPoint Energy lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.
Are there renewable energy plans in Galveston?
Galveston residents can choose plans with renewable energy content from multiple providers. These plans use RECs to match your electricity consumption with wind and solar generation on the Texas ERCOT grid. Your delivery through CenterPoint Energy is identical whether you choose a plan with renewable content or a conventional plan. Check the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for each plan’s renewable breakdown.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Galveston?
Delivery charges from CenterPoint Energy are set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and are identical whether you choose the cheapest or most expensive supplier. These regulated fees cover grid infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response in Galveston. Plan rates shown at 1,000 kWh on comparison sites typically include CenterPoint Energy’s delivery charges. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) breaks out the exact delivery component.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Galveston?
In Galveston, fixed-rate plans start at 7.2¢/kWh and lock your supply rate for the contract term. Variable-rate plans fluctuate monthly based on ERCOT wholesale prices, which can spike during extreme heat or cold. Most consumers benefit from fixed rates for budget stability. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) requires all plan terms — including any early termination fees — to be disclosed in the Electricity Facts Label (EFL).