People who live in Galveston have the power to choose their electric company. Competition has been a success for the Texas electricity market. It has helped keep rates low and encouraged innovation. When electric companies compete to offer the lowest electricity rate, it’s the consumers that win.

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Whether you are a new arrival, or a long term resident of Galveston, you can benefit from comparing electricity providers.

Finding the cheapest residential electricity provider in Galveston is not as easy as you may think. You should start by getting all the information from the leading electricity providers in one place. In that way you can compare all the plans and rates across multiple providers.

The Vault electricity rate comparison tool is built to make your search for an electricity provider easier. Finding the lowest electricity rate may be what’s most important to you. But, there are many other factors that might influence your decision on who to choose to provide your electricity.

Featured Electricity Rates In Galveston, Texas

Our comparison tool allows you to filter for plans with features that are important to you. This may mean filtering for only green energy plans or filtering for only 6 month electricity plans or only no deposit electricity plans.

Keep reading to learn more about how to select a plan that works best for you. Or, enter your zip code above and begin your search now.

Top Galveston Electricity Rates From Each Provider

Electric Company	Plan Name	Electricity Rate
Frontier Utilities	Frontier Saver Plus 24	11.3¢/kWh
BKV Energy	The Lantana 15	15.0¢/kWh
Gexa	Eco Saver Plus 24	11.3¢/kWh
4Change Energy	Maxx Saver Select 24	11.3¢/kWh
Cirro Energy	Smart Simple 12	17.1¢/kWh
Trieagle	Sure Value 36	12.5¢/kWh
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	16.7¢/kWh
Veteran Energy	Veteran Energy Valor 36	12.4¢/kWh
TXU	Clear Deal 12	14.9¢/kWh
4Change Energy	Maxx Saver Select 12	12.1¢/kWh
Gexa	Eco Saver Lite 12	20.5¢/kWh
Express Energy	Flash 24	12.1¢/kWh
Green Mountain Energy	Pollution Free e-Plus	17.8¢/kWh
Reliant	Power on 12	17.9¢/kWh
Ambit Energy	Lone Star Classic 12	19.5¢/kWh
Payless Power	Rate Lock 6	18.9¢/kWh

Rates Updated March 10, 2024
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Factors Affecting the Electricity Rates In Galveston

In Galveston the electricity rate you pay almost always depends on how much electricity you use each month. This is true even for plans that are labeled as “fixed rate”.

Each electricity provider can charge in any way they want for they want for the electricity plans they sell. The result is often a complex mix of flat fees, per kWh fees, pass through fees, and bill credits. This results in an effective average electricity rate that changes from month to month.

Here is one example of a typical Galveston electricity plan. You can see that it has five different cost items in the formula that determines your electricity bill:

Energy Rate = 5.80 ¢ per kWh
Base Charge = $7.95 per month
TDU Electric Delivery Charge = $3.42 per month
TDU Electric Delivery Charge = 3.697 ¢ per kWh
Credit for Billing cycle for usage greater than 2000 kWh = $40 per month

Two of the components of the plan’s pricing are flat fees. One is a base monthly charge of $7.95. The other is a charge for $3.42 per month. This TDU charge is a pass through fee that goes to the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) that delivers the electricity for all electricity providers in your area. These two amounts will be the same each month whether you live in an apartment or a big house.

The $40 bill credit is only applied once you hit the 2000kWh mark for the month.

The result of all this is that you can never really know what your electricity rate is going to be until you know exactly how much electricity you are going to use in a given month (which is impossible). In this case the all-in electricity rate for 2000kWhs is more than 3.5 cents per kWh less than the average rate you would pay at 500 kWh usage.

Commercial electricity rates are not quoted the same way. They only quote the Energy Rate, leaving the TDU and base charge fees off.

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CenterPoint Is the Main Utility Company in Galveston

CenterPoint Contact Information:
For power outages in Galveston Texas, please call CenterPoint at 1-800-332-7143. To have underground lines located prior to digging in Galveston Texas, call 1-800-344-8377. To view a map of current CenterPoint power outages, click here.

Smart Meter Information:
For information on the smart meter program in Galveston Texas, click here.

Compare Electricity Rates for Surrounding Locations

Because CenterPoint is the TDU for many Texas cities and towns, the electricity rates are the same across the entire CNP network of electric transmission lines. By comparing electricity plans and rates for any single location within their zone, you are really comparing rates for dozens of towns.

Looking Beyond Electricity Plans in Galveston, Texas

Galveston is an interesting city off of the southeastern coast of Texas, about 50 miles from the city of Houston. It is a coastal resort city, and a tourist hot spot for many who are interested in experiencing the sights and sounds of the area.

There is a lot to do in Galveston. You can hit the beach and visit the Port of Galveston. Or if water parks are more your thing, Schlitterbahn is a great choice for those visiting the city. In addition, the Moody Gardens and Moody Mansion are among the top-rated things to go see. Bishop’s palace is among the must-see attractions as well.

The tourism and fun that this coastal city offers does generate a considerable amount of resources for the city, but the majority of citizens are employed within the school system. The University of Texas Medical Branch employs the most, with the Galveston Independent School District coming in third. In addition, because it is a coastal city, there are a lot employed in seafood restaurants. In fact, the most common jobs are in Accomodation and Food Services.

Matt Carpenter, of the Saint Louis Cardinals Baseball team, grew up in Galveston, Texas. And of course, the financier William L. Moody Jr. set up his homebase in Galveston.

Some interesting facts: Galveston’s Gail Borden invented Condensed Milk; Galveston was the first city in Texas with light; and it also had the first telephone in Texas.

Electric Companies in Galveston Currently Offering Job Opportunities

Galveston is known for its beautiful beaches and ample sunshine, which is why there are many employment opportunities in the city for solar panel installation companies and heating and cooling repairmen. Here are several current job openings in these energy areas of Galveston.

TriSMART Solar is a solar panel firm that has been installing the electricity-saving panels for years. They currently are looking to expand, so are searching for several Solar Electricity Advisors to help grow their client base.

Wray’s AC Heating and Electrical is a local electrician outfit. Wray’s has been in business for over 50 years, so they know their stuff. If you have experience in the electricity or heating and cooling industry, reach out to Wray’s for potential employment opportunities.

Sunnova has over 60,000 solar energy system installations under their belt, making them one of the most prolific solar panel installers in the nation. One of their selling points is their post-installation tracking and maintenance offerings. They are always looking for new partners, so give them a call if you are thinking of getting into the solar business.

Erus Energy has over 8,000 solar panel customers, so their track record speaks for itself. The reason for their success is they have a winning team of solar energy advisors and installers. If you think you can meet their high level of professionalism, they are expanding into new portions of Texas.