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Katy Electricity Rates

Edited by Rafael Morales
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The cheapest True Fixed electricity rate in Katy today for a 12 to 23 month term is 10.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, from True Power. Across the 49 True Fixed plans in that range we track in Katy, the average is 12.9¢/kWh. Both numbers account for the energy provider’s charges and all TDU delivery and base charges, so they reflect what you actually pay.

That 10.2¢ is the floor for a real fixed rate in Katy on a term of 12 months or longer. If you see a 12-month-or-longer plan advertised well below this rate, it is almost certainly a bill credit plan. Those rates only apply if your monthly usage lands inside a narrow window, usually right around 1,000 kWh. Miss the window and the same plan can cost you double.

Every plan listed here is True Fixed. If you are looking for a different plan type in Katy, we track those separately: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Best True Fixed Plans in Katy

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1st
True Power
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True Value 12
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
10.7¢
1000 KWH
10.2¢
2000 KWH
10.0¢

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

2nd
Express Energy
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Express Energy Speedy 12SM
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
10.8¢
1000 KWH
10.3¢
2000 KWH
10.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ One of the lowest ratings on Google Reviews

4th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Simple 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
10.9¢
1000 KWH
10.4¢
2000 KWH
10.1¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

5th
Varsity Energy
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HOMERUN 12
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
11.1¢
1000 KWH
10.6¢
2000 KWH
10.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

7th
Rhythm
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Digital Choice 12 - 12 month plan
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
10.6¢
1000 KWH
10.6¢
2000 KWH
10.7¢
8th
Atlantex Power
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Luminous
Exclusive Offer
Aug 07
12 months
500 KWH
11.5¢
1000 KWH
11.0¢
2000 KWH
10.8¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

9th
Budget Power
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No Gimmicks 12 - Centerpoint
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
11.6¢
1000 KWH
11.1¢
2000 KWH
10.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️⚠️⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

⚠️⚠️ Poor Customer Service on Google Reviews

10th
Gexa Energy
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Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Aug 20
12 months
500 KWH
11.7¢
1000 KWH
11.2¢
2000 KWH
10.9¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: higher rates at renewal.

11th
Texans Choice Power
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Choose 12
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
11.8¢
1000 KWH
11.3¢
2000 KWH
11.0¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

12th
Abundance Energy
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Confident Renter 12
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.0¢
1000 KWH
11.5¢
2000 KWH
11.2¢

Top concerns

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

13th
Atlantex Power
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Luminous Green
100% Renewable
Exclusive Offer
Aug 07
12 months
500 KWH
12.0¢
1000 KWH
11.5¢
2000 KWH
11.3¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Limited public review history: no active Google reviews profile

14th
Abundance Energy
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Straight Forward 12
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.6¢
1000 KWH
11.6¢
2000 KWH
11.1¢

Top concerns

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

17th
Octopus Energy
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Octo Green 12
100% Renewable
Company website
Aug 19
12 months
500 KWH
12.4¢
1000 KWH
11.9¢
2000 KWH
11.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ 2% Credit/debit card processing fee

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TDU Contact and Outage Information for Katy - Texas

The primary ZIP codes for Katy are 77449, 77450, 77493, and 77494, 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

Visit TDU Website Open Outage Map

Support Phone

800-752-8036

Katy Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

2003

  • Katy is west of Houston and has seen fast growth over the last decade. It is a suburban area with more houses than apartments. Newer construction often comes with gas heating, which can help lower electricity bills during the winter.
  • A large share of homes also have solar panels, or are homes where people spend most of the day away at work. In those cases, a time-of-use plan might work well. However, for most households, a fixed plan is usually the better option. Check the table below for the projected bill by month.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Housing Characteristics." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles, Table DP04.

Heating Type Share

Electricity 34.8%
Gas 62.9%
Other 2.3%

Housing Mix Share

House 87.6%
Apartment 5.4%
Other 7.0%

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Luminous

Atlantex Power · 12 mo

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Katy

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

Rank #1 Score 4.57/5
Varsity Energy

Varsity Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.6¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.55/5
Spark Energy

Spark Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.52/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 11.3¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.32/5
Constellation

Constellation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 10.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

2 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.27/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.7¢ @ 1000 kWh

4 eligible plans

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What Happens If You Cancel Your Electricity Contract Early in Katy - Texas?

If you cancel your electricity contract before it expires, you will usually have to pay an early termination fee. In many cases, that fee is around $100 to $150 for a 12-month plan, and $200 or more for a 24-month plan or longer. The exact amount depends on your provider and the terms of your contract.

Even so, paying the cancellation fee can sometimes still be the better financial move. A lot of people in Texas, especially those who are not familiar with how the market works, end up paying far too much for electricity. If your current plan is costing you much more than the best plans available today, switching early may still save you money even after the cancellation fee.

For example, if you are overpaying by more than $500 over the remaining life of your contract, canceling may be worth it. In some cases, the savings can be much higher.

How do you know if canceling makes sense?
The only way to know for sure is to compare:
  •  your current plan 
  •  the early termination fee 
  •  the best plans currently available in Katy - Texas 

We created a comparison tool only for that purpose. The full process is explained in this article:  Can You Save Money Switching Electricity Providers?

 
In that guide, we show you how to compare your current plan against the best options in the market. Our tool helps you estimate how much you would pay if you stay, how much you would pay if you switch, and whether you would actually save money after the cancellation fee.

Best Time of the Year to Shop for Electricity in Katy - Texas

In Katy, the best time to shop for electricity is usually during the spring and fall. Those months often have lower demand, which can lead to better rates. Still, this is not a hard rule. Prices can change based on local weather, fuel markets, grid conditions, and broader supply and demand trends.

Another thing to watch is contract length. In the past, shoppers mostly saw 12, 24, or 36-month plans. Now it is common to see terms like 9, 13, 18, or 20 months. That matters because the length of your contract affects when you will have to shop again, and renewing during a high-price season can cost more.

If you want to be more careful, try to choose a plan that keeps your renewal date away from the hottest summer months or the most volatile winter periods. For example, if one contract would make you renew in August and another would make you renew in May, the May renewal may put you in a better shopping window. Sources that track Texas electricity shopping patterns consistently point to spring and fall as the more favorable seasons, while summer and deep winter tend to be riskier.

Weather also matters. Major heat waves and winter storms can put pressure on the market and increase price volatility, so it is usually better not to wait until right before a major weather event to lock in a plan. You can also direct readers to your historical Texas electricity rates page to show how prices move over time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Katy

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

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Katy is True Power — True Value 12, with a rate of 10.2¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Katy for a small apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Katy for a small apartment with electric heating is $73.38.

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

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Katy for a large house with electric heating is $170.84.

What is the average electricity bill in Katy for a medium house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan Luminous from Atlantex Power, the estimated monthly bill in Katy for a medium house with gas heating is $101.04.

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

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 Katy?

The primary TDU serving Katy 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 Katy?

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.