Electricity plans in Galveston
Compare 118+ plans by true cost from providers serving Galveston. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Galveston fast facts
- County
- Galveston County
- Population
- 50K
- TDU
- CenterPoint
- Sample ZIP
- 77550
- CenterPoint outage / switch-hold line
- 1-800-332-7143
About Galveston
What you're shopping for power in.
Galveston is a historic Gulf island city — beach resort, port, and home to the University of Texas Medical Branch. Housing is split between historic East End mansions, beach condos, and West End beach houses on stilts.
Climate & bill pattern
Maritime climate — slightly cooler summers and warmer winters than inland Houston thanks to the Gulf breeze; hurricane exposure is severe.
Beach houses on stilts and historic homes with high ceilings push AC load up — bills for a 1,800 sq ft beach house can rival a 2,800 sq ft inland home.
Major employers
- ·UTMB Health
- ·Port of Galveston
- ·Moody Gardens
- ·Galveston ISD
- ·American National Insurance
Known neighborhoods
- ·East End Historic District
- ·Strand District
- ·Pirates Beach
- ·Pirates Cove
- ·Jamaica Beach
Best in Galveston
Best plans in Galveston
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 12
Bill Credit Bundle 24
Maxx Saver Value 8
Bill Bonus 24
Providers
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Local guide
About electricity in Galveston
Galveston is served by CenterPoint as the local TDU. With a population of 50K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 118+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the CenterPoint grid.
The live plans we list in Galveston average 14.4¢/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 Galveston?
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The live plans we list on the CenterPoint grid average 14.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Galveston start around 6.2¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Galveston?
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CenterPoint 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 Galveston?
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Yes. Choose from 118+ plans available on the CenterPoint 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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