Galveston Electricity Rates
Today’s cheapest Galveston electricity rate is 6.8¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Across 194 plans from 39 providers, rates average 13.19¢/kWh and top out at 19.4¢. 86 of 194 plans are priced between 12-14¢/kWh.
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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Budget Power
Prime 12 - 6.80¢
12 months
Cheapest
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6.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.00¢
12 months
Low Rate
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7.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Cirro Energy
Bill Bonus 10 - 7.20¢
10 months
Low Rate
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7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 25 - 7.20¢
25 months
Fixed Rate
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7.20¢
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 12 - 7.40¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.40¢
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.03¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 8.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 11.40¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
PTC Infusion Flex - 11.50¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 11.50¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 11.50¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 11.70¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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11.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
14 Month Usage Bill Credit - 11.80¢
14 months
Fixed Rate
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11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Confident Renter 12 - 12.30¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 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 13.2¢/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 $107 in Mar to $226 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 0 customers without power in Galveston’s Galveston County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 186,930 tracked customers. All tracked customers in Galveston County currently have power. Statewide, 1,049 Texas customers are without power across 57 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?
No. As of , there are no reported power outages in Galveston (Galveston County, Texas). All 186,930 tracked customers have power. This data comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Eagle-I system and is updated every 15 minutes.
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.
- True Power
- 12.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Budget Power
- 6.8¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Budget Power
- 6.8¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
- 11¢/kWh at this usage
- Variable rate
Gulf Coast Summer Heat & Humidity
Galveston’s Gulf Coast location means high humidity year-round and 90°F+ summer temps. AC runs almost continuously. Compare plans at both 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.
Galveston Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 39 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 13.2¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).
Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $21,575 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Galveston Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Galveston, Texas.
How does electricity deregulation work in Galveston?
Galveston is in a deregulated electricity market. CenterPoint Energy is the TDU that delivers power through the local grid, but you choose which REP (Retail Electric Provider) provides your electricity supply. the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the market to ensure fair competition.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Galveston right now?
The cheapest Galveston electricity rate is 6.8¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 6.80¢). The average across all 194 available plans is 13.19¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Galveston?
At the current average rate of 13.19¢/kWh, a Galveston home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $132/month for electricity supply. Actual bills depend on usage, which varies seasonally.
Who delivers electricity in Galveston?
CenterPoint Energy is the electric delivery company for Galveston. 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 Galveston?
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 — no one visits your home and your power stays on the entire time.
What happens when my contract expires?
When your contract ends, you may roll onto a variable rate from your current supplier or revert to CenterPoint Energy’s default supply rate. It’s best to reshop before expiration to lock in a new competitive rate.
How do Galveston business electricity rates work?
Commercial rates in Galveston are custom-quoted based on your peak demand, load profile, and contract length. Unlike residential plans, business pricing includes demand charges. Compare certified suppliers for the best commercial rate.
Who handles power outages in Galveston?
CenterPoint Energy. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.