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What Dayton plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live Dayton plans
5.9¢
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, CenterPoint delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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Top plans

Top Dayton plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

5.9¢

at 1,000 kWh

$59

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Dayton area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Dayton

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Dayton. Whichever plan you pick, CenterPoint still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes CenterPoint delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Dayton electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the CenterPoint territory average 14.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 5.9¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

CenterPoint is Dayton’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; CenterPoint delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Dayton addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Dayton today is 5.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 122 plans in Dayton, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Dayton

17 providers sell into the CenterPoint territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
5.9¢
cheapest today, all in
122
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Dayton

Dayton spans 1 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Dayton? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Dayton addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

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  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Dayton Water Department Call 936-258-2642 Website →
    City of Dayton Sewer Department Call 936-258-2642 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

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    City of Dayton Solid Waste Call 936-258-2642 Website →
Go deeper The full Dayton electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Dayton: population 8,500 · Liberty County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Dayton

Whether you are a business owner, new resident, or long-time citizen of Dayton, this comprehensive guide will enable you to find your best solution for an electricity plan.

Dayton electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits5.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits5.9c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
D
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
D
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 24 Credits6.0c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: CenterPoint Energy (Texas) Fetched: 9:28 PM

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As a resident or business owner within Dayton, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Dayton in searching for their best electricity plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find contacting the energy providers or visiting their websites.

Plans from many different electricity companies are displayed in a convenient grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This assures Texas consumers avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours and hours calling different energy companies or clicking through dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Dayton is deregulated. As an energy customer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, the city of Dayton, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many excellent energy companies compete for your business in Dayton by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save costs on your power bill.

As many as 60-100 energy companies compete for your account in Dayton, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Dayton

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.
  • Emily (TX, United States)

How to find the best energy plan in Dayton

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining the amount of energy you will use each month is the ideal way to find a deal on energy in Dayton. Why is this so vital?

You see energy companies advertising the “price per kWh” for an exact monthly usage (typically 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly statement is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much energy you use each month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you ordered.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to shop for an energy company.

Calculating your total monthly bill based on expected monthly usage, then comparing rates by total monthly cost is the best way to shop for the best rate for your household.

Even better, if you have 12 months of usage history for your household, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the ideal way to find your home’s ideal electricity rate plan.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours inside a spreadsheet is now solved in just seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans and assisting you step-by-step with the energy plan that’s best for your home’s consumption.

We clarify the details, disclosing all fees, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to anticipate on your bill.

We then help you order your plan with your selected electricity company without leaving our service.

The bottom line is you must know your expected or historical usage before picking the right energy plan for your home.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage, or you’re the owner of a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

While not as optimal as having all the previous 12 months of usage, estimating your average usage is better than blindly choosing the first plan you see advertised by an electricity provider at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

Use Compare Power to shop for the best electricity plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Dayton: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Dayton, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home’s usage pattern.

Note: If you can’t obtain a usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below, and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when renewing your existing plan or possibly switching plans.

Switching electricity companies in Dayton

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower price each year when your contract is about to expire.

Your existing energy provider will typically raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you do not take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing energy companies.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your electricity bill.

Switching is easy:

When you decide to switch, your new energy company will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Dayton is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver electricity to your home do not change when you switch energy providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can choose any date within 14 days of your contract expiration date without an “early cancellation” fee. That’s Texas Law.

If you’re still under contract, check how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most providers up to 6o days in advance.

The amount saved each month by switching to a different electricity company may outweigh the one-time fee to get out of your contract early.

If you’re ready to switch and want to know how to find the best plan, remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the cheapest rate.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you will need to collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Dayton energy companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Looking for a great electric company in Dayton?

You can enroll for services with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

Click on the provider of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-deposit electricity plans in Dayton

If you need to find an energy plan in Dayton that requires no deposit, we can help.

If your first choice of plans mandates a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

Instead of calling many electric providers or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies need a deposit, this will save you a lot of time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

If you have any questions about deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

Dayton business power rates

If you manage a company in Dayton, you’re in good company.

Dayton has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The town is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To lower energy costs, you need to shop for rates from competing providers.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers by inviting various energy companies to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You enroll your information on Compare Power, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Dayton utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (713) 207-2222.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Dayton, visit the https://outage.centerpointenergy.com or call them at (713) 207-2222.

Gas

For gas service in Dayton, call or visit Dayton’s official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Dayton, the City of Dayton usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the Centerpoint Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

View electricity prices for zip codes in Dayton

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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View electricity prices for cities near Dayton

Are you searching for a lower electricity rate in a different city? If so, you can find the location below and then click to sign up for a more affordable electricity plan.

If your city is not on the list, use the zip code finder for a rate lower than what you currently pay in your city.

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Dayton was founded in 1877 by I.C. League and named after his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. The town grew rapidly as a railroad stop on the Houston East and West Texas Railway, serving as a crucial shipping point for the region's timber industry during the East Texas lumber boom of the late 1800s.

RECENT

In 2017, Dayton gained national attention when Hurricane Harvey brought unprecedented flooding to the area, with some parts receiving over 50 inches of rain. The community's remarkable recovery effort, led by local volunteers and the famous 'Cajun Navy' rescue boats, showcased the resilience of this small Texas town and brought neighbors together in ways that strengthened community bonds for years to come.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star George Jones, known as 'The Possum' and considered one of the greatest country singers of all time, lived in Dayton during his later years until his death in 2013. Jones recorded classics like 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' and was known for his legendary drinking stories, including the famous tale of driving his lawnmower to a liquor store when his wife hid his car keys.

DID YOU KNOW

Dayton is home to one of Texas's most unusual roadside attractions - a 67-foot tall concrete statue of a Brahman bull named 'Big Tex' that was built in 1984. The massive bull, which can be seen from Highway 90, was constructed by local businessman to promote his cattle ranch and has become an unexpected photo stop for travelers, though many people mistake it for being much older than it actually is.

CULTURAL

Every October, Dayton hosts the 'Old Fiddlers Reunion,' a tradition that began in 1975 and draws bluegrass and country music enthusiasts from across Texas and Louisiana. The festival features fiddle competitions, live music performances, and traditional crafts demonstrations, celebrating the area's deep roots in rural American music culture that dates back to the early settlers who brought their musical traditions from Appalachia and the Deep South.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

936-258-2642

Website

801 S Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535

Water

City of Dayton Water Department

936-258-2642

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

888-876-5786

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Dayton Solid Waste

936-258-2642

Website

School District

Dayton Independent School District

936-258-2667

Website

Public Library

936-258-2828

Website