La Porte Electricity Rates
La Porte electricity rates range from 6.8¢/kWh to 19.4¢, with an average of 13.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. We track 191 plans across 39 providers in the CenterPoint Energy territory. Plan mix: 37 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 2 variable.
Cheapest La Porte Electricity Plans This Month
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¢
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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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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.40¢
12 months
Low 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¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 7.50¢
13 months
Fixed Rate
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7.50¢
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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¢
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 8.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.80¢
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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
Essential 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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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
TrueClassic 13 - 12.30¢
13 months
Fixed Rate
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12.30¢
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 La Porte electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
La Porte Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in La Porte are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including La Porte. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
La Porte Electric Bills
At La Porte’s average rate of 13.5¢/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 La Porte home’s bill ranges from about $109 in Mar to $231 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.
La Porte Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
La Porte Grid Status
As of , there are 2,130 customers without power in La Porte’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.10% of 2,235,945 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 5,263 Texas customers are without power across 96 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in La Porte 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 La Porte right now?
Yes. As of , there are 2,130 customers without power in La Porte (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.10% of 2,235,945 tracked customers.
La Porte Electric Bills by Monthly Usage
The average La Porte home uses about 1,100–1,400 kWh per month thanks to Gulf Coast humidity that keeps air conditioning running hard from May through October. That’s above the national average of 1,000 kWh and in line with other bayshore communities along Galveston Bay. Choosing the right plan at your actual usage level can save you hundreds over a contract term. Below are the best La Porte plans at four common usage levels, updated daily.
- INFUSE ENERGY
- 12.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-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
La Porte’s Bayshore Humidity Factor
La Porte sits directly on Galveston Bay, and that waterfront location means humidity levels that rival anywhere on the Gulf Coast. Your AC doesn’t just cool the air — it has to wring moisture out of it, too. Expect your summer usage to be 2–3x your spring usage. A home that uses 800 kWh in March might hit 1,800+ kWh in August. Always compare plans at BOTH 1,000 kWh and 1,500 kWh to avoid bill shock when the bay-effect summer heat kicks in.
Top-Rated Electricity Providers in La Porte
We’ve compared rates and plans from 39 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving La Porte’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; CenterPoint delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.
Commercial & Business Electricity in La Porte
La Porte’s location at the mouth of the Houston Ship Channel makes it a hub for petrochemical, maritime, and industrial businesses — but the city’s commercial landscape also includes Main Street retail, restaurants, and professional services. Whether you manage a waterfront warehouse, a service business along Fairmont Parkway, or a shop in Old La Porte, deregulation means you can shop dozens of providers for the best commercial electricity rate. La Porte businesses switching from default utility rates typically save 15–30% on their electricity costs.
Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, La Porte commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Industrial operations near the Ship Channel with high-demand loads benefit especially from competitive bidding. A 3-minute quote request can unlock business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
How to Switch Electric Companies in La Porte
Whether you’re moving to La Porte or switching from an existing provider, the process is the same and takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider handles the coordination with CenterPoint Energy — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.
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Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract
Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in CenterPoint’s deregulated territory. All of La Porte — from the bayshore neighborhoods near Sylvan Beach to the areas along Spencer Highway — qualifies. If you’re switching from an existing plan, check your contract end date and early-termination fee — most ETFs are $50–$200, and you can switch penalty-free within 14 days of your contract end.
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Compare Plans at Your Usage Level
Shop rates from La Porte’s 39 providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average La Porte homes 1,000–1,400 kWh, larger homes 1,500–2,000 kWh. If you’re on an old plan or rolled onto a variable rate, switching could save $30–$65 per month.
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Sign Up & Enjoy Your New Rate
Enroll online or by phone. You’ll need your service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new provider files a switch request with ERCOT and CenterPoint, and service transfers on your next meter-read date — typically 1–3 business days. No one visits your home and the lights stay on the entire time.
Moving to La Porte?
Schedule your electricity at least 5 business days before your move-in date to ensure power is on when you arrive. La Porte’s bayshore charm draws newcomers year-round, especially families attracted to Sylvan Beach Park, La Porte ISD, and the community’s waterfront lifestyle. Many providers offer same-day or next-day activation for an additional fee if you’re in a time crunch.
Compare Nearby City Electricity Rates
La Porte is a bayshore community on Galveston Bay in Harris County, served by CenterPoint Energy. Compare electricity rates in nearby cities:
La Porte Solar
La Porte gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.5¢/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 $22,400 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
La Porte Electricity FAQ
Got questions about La Porte’s electricity market? Our La Porte–focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, hurricane prep, and everything you need to know about powering your bayshore home at the “Birthplace of Texas.”
How does electricity deregulation work in La Porte?
In La Porte, electricity delivery and supply are separated. CenterPoint Energy handles the wires and infrastructure, while you pick from competing suppliers (REP (Retail Electric Provider)s) for your actual electricity. This competition is regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
What is the cheapest electricity rate in La Porte right now?
Right now, La Porte rates start at 6.8¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 6.80¢). With 191 plans on the market, the average is 13.5¢/kWh. That’s a 50% spread between the cheapest and the average.
What is the average monthly electric bill in La Porte?
A typical La Porte household using 1,000 kWh pays around $135/month at the average rate of 13.5¢/kWh. Your bill will vary with seasonal usage patterns — summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest swings.
Who delivers electricity in La Porte?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in La Porte — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Your choice of supplier only affects who generates and bills for the supply portion.
How do I switch electricity providers in La Porte?
Switching is straightforward: compare plans, choose a REP (Retail Electric Provider), and sign up. The new supplier coordinates with CenterPoint Energy automatically. Expect the switch to take 1–2 business days. There’s no physical work needed and no outage.
What happens when my contract expires?
Most suppliers move you to a month-to-month variable rate after your fixed term ends. This is usually higher than your locked-in rate. Set a reminder to compare plans before your contract expires.
How do La Porte business electricity rates work?
La Porte business electricity is priced differently from residential. Your rate depends on peak demand (kW), total consumption (kWh), and contract term. Request quotes from multiple REP (Retail Electric Provider)s to find the most competitive offer.
Who handles power outages in La Porte?
CenterPoint Energy. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.
How do La Porte business electricity rates work?
La Porte commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Unlike residential plans with published per-kWh rates, commercial pricing includes energy charges plus demand charges based on peak usage. La Porte’s position near the Houston Ship Channel means many local businesses — from petrochemical contractors to marine services to the restaurants and shops along Main Street — have diverse energy profiles. Shopping providers typically saves La Porte businesses 15–30% on electricity costs. Compare real-time commercial rates in the CenterPoint territory on our Texas business electricity rates page, or request a free quote at electricchoice.com/business-electricity/.