Galveston Electricity Rates
Shopping for electricity in Galveston? Rates start at 5.9¢/kWh across 35 providers. 35 providers compete here, offering 184 plans between 5.9¢ and 20.6¢/kWh. Average rate: 12.77¢/kWh. We refresh these rates throughout the day.
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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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
12 months
Cheapest
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5.90¢
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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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.49¢
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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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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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 9.70¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 9.90¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 9.90¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.00¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.00¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 10.10¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 4 - 10.20¢
4 months
Fixed Rate
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10.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 11 - 10.30¢
11 months
Fixed Rate
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10.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 10.40¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 10.40¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 10.50¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 10.90¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
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 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
A typical Galveston home’s bill ranges from about $103 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.
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 18 customers without power in Galveston’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, 112,087 Texas customers are without power across 583 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 18 customers without power in Galveston (Galveston County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 583,726 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.
- Rhythm
- 9.9¢/kWh at this usage
- 5-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 5.9¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 5.9¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Ranchero Power
- 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Galveston Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 35 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 12.8¢/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 $14,675 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?
5.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Galveston today, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢). The average plan runs 12.77¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market can save you roughly $69/month.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Galveston?
For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Galveston homes pay about $128/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 Galveston?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Galveston — 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 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.