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Best Electricity Rates in Baytown

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Baytown, we compare plans from provider websites, Power to Choose, and select sponsor offers. We only show True Fixed plans—no gimmicks, no free night traps, and no hidden fees.

For a list of the best Free Nights, Free Weekends, and Prepaid plans in Baytown, follow these links: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Baytown

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PTC
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.0¢
1000 KWH
11.5¢
2000 KWH
11.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Need to call for Autopay setup

⚠️ ⚠️ One of the highest cancellation fees

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

PTC
Apr 23
14 months
500 KWH
12.0¢
1000 KWH
11.5¢
2000 KWH
11.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

PTC
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.1¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.4¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

4th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.2¢
1000 KWH
11.7¢
2000 KWH
11.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

5th
Infuse Energy
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Essential Infusion 12 Plan
PTC
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
11.9¢
2000 KWH
11.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️ High disconnection and reconnection fees

⚠️ High cancellation fees

6th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Apr 13
12 months
500 KWH
12.4¢
1000 KWH
11.9¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

Company website
Apr 21
12 months
500 KWH
12.5¢
1000 KWH
12.0¢
2000 KWH
11.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

8th
Cleansky Energy
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Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special - Fixed
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
12.1¢
2000 KWH
11.8¢
9th
Abundance Energy
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Fixed Rate - Confident Renter 12
Company website
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.7¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
11.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

10th
Frontier
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Frontier Power Saver 12
PTC
Apr 23
12 months
500 KWH
12.7¢
1000 KWH
12.2¢
2000 KWH
12.0¢

Showing the best available 500 / 1000 / 2000 kWh prices for the selected term range. Sources include PowerToChoose (“PTC”) and direct provider sites. We are not affiliated with PowerToChoose.org or the Public Utility Commission of Texas; these offers are shown for informational purposes only.

TDU Contact and Outage Information for Baytown

The primary ZIP codes for Baytown are 77520, 77521, and 77523, and they are served by CenterPoint. CenterPoint is the utility company responsible for delivering electricity to your home and the company you should contact if there is an outage in your area.

Utility Service Contacts

Centerpoint

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Support Phone

800-752-8036

Baytown Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1981

  • Baytown has more houses than apartments, at roughly a 2:1 ratio. Since electric heating is more common than gas, there is a good chance that apartment residents in Baytown use electricity for heating.
  • Because Baytown is warm and humid for much of the year, summer AC use usually has a bigger effect on electricity bills than winter heating. Electric heating can still raise winter bills, but usually not as much as summer cooling.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Housing Characteristics." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles, Table DP04.

Heating Type Share

Electricity 60.1%
Gas 37.0%
Other 2.9%

Housing Mix Share

House 61.1%
Apartment 28.1%
Other 10.8%

Bill Estimator in Baytown Using Competitive Market Rates

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Bill Estimator for Apartments

Atlantex Power

Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Bill Estimator for Houses

Atlantex Power

Luminous

Atlantex Power · 14 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Baytown

Highest review scores among True Fixed providers currently listed for Baytown.

Rank #1 Score 4.42/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

10 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.26/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.4¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.24/5
Branch Energy

Branch Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.1¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.21/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.5¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.21/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.1¢ @ 1000 kWh

9 eligible plans

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Why Isn’t Our “Cheapest Rate” in Baytown as Low as the Ones on Google?

If you have been searching for electricity in Baytown, you have likely seen ads for rates as low as 8¢ per kWh. It looks like a great deal, but there is a catch: those are often Bill Credit traps.

The “True Fixed” Difference: This page focuses exclusively on True Fixed Plans. Unlike the teaser rates you find elsewhere, a True Fixed plan does not change based on how much electricity you use.

How the “8¢ Trap” Works: Bill Credit plans charge a very high base rate but reward you with a credit, usually $35 to $150, only if you hit a specific usage threshold, typically 1,000 kWh.
  • The trap: If you live in an apartment and use 990 kWh, just 10 kWh short of the target, you miss the credit entirely. 
  • The result: Instead of paying the advertised 8¢, your actual rate for that month could jump to 20¢ per kWh. 

Stay Away of these rates If You Live in an Apartment: If you are moving into an apartment in Baytown, these plans will almost always cost you more money in the long run because your usage is rarely high enough to trigger the discount consistently.
We believe in transparency. For a deeper look at the math behind these teaser rates, check out our full analysis: Why the Lowest Texas Rates Are Often a Trap.

Truly Fixed vs. Bill Credit vs. Time-of-Use: Which Plan Type Is Better in Baytown?

  • New to your home? (Less than 12 months): If you just moved to Baytown or have lived in your home for less than a year, we strongly recommend sticking with Truly Fixed plan.
Why: Without a full year of usage history, you do not know how your home will handle the Texas heat in August or the cold snaps in February. A fixed rate helps protect you from large price swings during those unpredictable months.

  • Lived there for a year or more? (Use Your Data): If you have at least 12 months of history in the same location, you can stop guessing. Over 90% of Texas homes are equipped with Smart Meters, which record your electricity usage every 15 minutes.

Take advantage of our Analysis Tool: Our system can compare every available plan against your actual usage history. This is extremely valuable for checking whether Free Nights or Free Weekends plans are really saving you money, or whether a Truly Fixed rate is still your cheapest option. To use this tool, sign in or create an account and compare more the 200 plans in Baytown

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Baytown

What is the best 12-month True Fixed rate in Baytown right now?

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Baytown is True Power — True Value 12, with a rate of 11.5¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Baytown for a studio apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Baytown for a studio apartment with electric heating is $66.35.

What is the average electricity bill in Baytown for a large house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Baytown for a large house with electric heating is $193.73.

What is the average electricity bill in Baytown for a large house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Baytown for a large house with gas heating is $166.75.

How do I know if a plan I choose is a True Fixed plan in Baytown?

If you find a plan that looks good on another provider’s website, in an online ad, or even on Power to Choose, you can still use Clear Energy Facts to double-check it.

First, download or open the plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL). Then compare it using our EFL Inspector: EFL Inspector .

This tool helps you tell whether a plan is truly fixed, a bill-credit plan, a free nights/weekends offer, or something else.

Which TDU serves Baytown?

The primary TDU serving Baytown is Centerpoint. This TDU owns and maintains local delivery poles and wires, and also manages outage restoration.

How do I confirm the correct TDU for my address in Baytown?

Check your current electricity bill or service paperwork for the delivery utility name. If you are moving, enter your ZIP code and address during enrollment to confirm the exact TDU.