Electricity plans in Galveston
Compare 118+ plans by true cost from providers serving Galveston. Find the right rate for your home.
Updated May 2026 · Live rates from electricrates.org
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 14
Maxx Saver Value 8
Smart Choice - 12
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 24
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 electric providers serving the CenterPoint grid.
The average all-in rate in Galveston is currently 15.2¢/kWh 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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Approximately 15.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans on the CenterPoint grid range from 7.2¢ to over 18¢/kWh depending on type and term.
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 advertised rate at 2,000 kWh. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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