Electricity plans in Bay City
Compare 119+ plans by true cost from providers serving Bay City. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Bay City fast facts
- County
- Matagorda County
- Population
- 17K
- TDU
- AEP Texas Central
- Sample ZIP
- 77414
- AEP Texas Central outage / switch-hold line
- 1-866-223-8508
About Bay City
What you're shopping for power in.
Bay City is the Matagorda County seat — a small coastal-prairie city about 75 miles southwest of Houston. The economy mixes agriculture, the South Texas Project nuclear plant (about 12 miles south), and Matagorda Bay commercial fishing.
Climate & bill pattern
Coastal Gulf Coast humidity, hot summers, hurricane exposure (Harvey 2017 landed nearby).
Older single-story homes (1,300-1,700 sq ft) dominate the housing stock; AC loads are heavy from late spring through September.
Major employers
- ·South Texas Project Nuclear (operated by STPNOC)
- ·Matagorda County government
- ·Bay City ISD
- ·OXEA Corporation
- ·Matagorda County Hospital District
Known neighborhoods
- ·Downtown Bay City
- ·Markham Park
- ·River Bend
- ·Caney Creek area
Best in Bay City
Best plans in Bay City
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Saver Plus 12
Eco Saver Plus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 12
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Providers
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See the lowest true-cost rate from each retail electricity provider serving Bay City.
Local guide
About electricity in Bay City
Bay City is served by AEP Texas Central as the local TDU. With a population of 17K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 119+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the AEP Texas Central grid.
The live plans we list in Bay City average 15.2¢/kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.
Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Bay City?
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The live plans we list on the AEP Texas Central grid average 15.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Bay City start around 7.0¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Bay City?
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AEP Texas Central maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.
Can I switch providers in Bay City?
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Yes. Choose from 119+ plans available on the AEP Texas Central grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
How are the rankings calculated?
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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the flat 1,000 kWh advertised rate. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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