Port Arthur, Texas · Entergy Texas territory

Electricity plans in Port Arthur

Port Arthur is served by Entergy Texas — a regulated investor-owned utility. There is no competitive retail market here, so we don't list third-party provider plans.

Live Texas rates, updated August 2026

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Average rate

12.1¢

per kWh

Set rate

12.1¢

per kWh

Plans

via Entergy Texas

Utility

Entergy

Entergy Texas

Port Arthur fast facts

County: Jefferson County
Population: 56K
TDU: Entergy Texas
Sample ZIP: 77640

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About Port Arthur

What you're shopping for power in.

Port Arthur is a major Gulf Coast refining city southeast of Beaumont — Motiva, Total, and Valero all run massive refineries here. Population has declined as the petrochemical industry consolidated.

Climate & bill pattern

Sub-tropical Gulf Coast climate with serious hurricane corridor exposure (Harvey, Rita, Ike all hit hard).

Older housing stock (often pre-1990, 1,400-1,800 sq ft) with weak insulation — humidity drives long AC season and high bills per square foot.

Major employers

·Motiva Enterprises (Port Arthur Refinery)
·Total Petrochemicals
·Valero Energy
·Lamar State College Port Arthur
·Port Arthur ISD

Known neighborhoods

·Lakeside
·El Vista
·Pear Ridge
·Sabine Pass

Heads up

No competitive provider plans in Port Arthur

Port Arthur is served by Entergy Texas, a regulated investor-owned utility — not by the deregulated retail market that powers most of Texas. That means you can't shop for a competitive electricity provider here. Rates are set by Entergy Texas through public tariff filings, not by a contract you sign with a private provider.

If you've moved here from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or any deregulated Texas city, your old provider doesn't follow you. Entergy Texas will be your one-and-only provider for as long as you're at this address.

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Local guide

About electricity in Port Arthur

Port Arthur is served by Entergy Texas, a regulated investor-owned utility serving a population of 56K. Unlike most of Texas, the Port Arthur area is not part of the deregulated retail electricity market — there are no competitive providers to choose from.

The average rate is currently 12.1¢/kWh, set by Entergy Texas's tariff filing. If your bill goes up, that's not a contract issue you can fix by switching — it's a rate change that affects every Entergy Texas customer at once.

If you have questions about your bill, payment plans, or service, contact Entergy Texas directly.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I shop for an electricity provider in Port Arthur?

No. Port Arthur is served by Entergy Texas, a regulated investor-owned utility. Texas's competitive retail market doesn't extend to Entergy Texas's service territory — there is one rate, set by the utility.

What is the average electricity rate in Port Arthur?

Approximately 12.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, set by Entergy Texas. Rates change by tariff filing, not by shopping.

Who is the TDU for Port Arthur?

Entergy Texas owns the wires, generates or buys the power, and bills you directly. There's no separate TDU charge like in deregulated Texas.

What if I move to a deregulated area?

If you move to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere on Oncor / CenterPoint / AEP / TNMP, you can shop 126+ competitive plans. Use our city pages to compare.