Katy Electricity Rates
The average Katy electricity rate today is 14.46¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. 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 Katy
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 Katy electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Katy Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Katy are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including Katy. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
Katy Electric Bills
At Katy’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 Katy 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.
Katy Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Katy Grid Status
As of , there are 121 customers without power in Katy’s Fort Bend County, Texas. This represents 0.01% of 865,621 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 Katy 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 Katy right now?
Yes. As of , there are 121 customers without power in Katy (Fort Bend County, Texas), representing 0.01% of 865,621 tracked customers.
Best Katy Electricity Plans by Usage Level
Katy’s housing mix skews toward larger, newer homes in master-planned communities — many with 2,500–4,000+ sq ft. That means higher baseline usage than the Houston average, especially in summer when even well-insulated homes run hard against the Gulf Coast heat.
- 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
Katy Electricity Providers
We compare rates from 9 retail electricity providers active in CenterPoint Energy’s Katy service territory. Every provider below serves Katy residents today.
Katy Business Electricity Rates
Katy’s economy has diversified well beyond its oil-and-gas roots. The Energy Corridor, Katy Mills Mall, and booming retail along I-10 and Grand Parkway drive significant commercial electricity demand. Businesses access the same deregulated market as residents, with custom-quoted 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.
Katy Solar
Katy 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 →
Katy Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Katy, Texas.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Katy right now?
7.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Katy today, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). The average plan runs 14.46¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market can save you roughly $72/month.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Katy?
Based on today’s average rate of 14.46¢/kWh, expect about $145/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 7.3¢ could bring that down to $73/month.
Who delivers electricity in Katy?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Katy — 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 Katy?
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.