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At your usage level

What Dickinson plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

16.6¢
Average across live Dickinson plans
8.2¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, TNMP 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 Dickinson 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

Rhythm Max Saver 12

Rhythm Energy

8.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$83

est. monthly total

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Dickinson

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

Quick answers

Dickinson electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the TNMP territory average 16.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 8.2¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

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

Yes — most Dickinson 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 Dickinson today is 8.2¢ 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 Dickinson, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Dickinson

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

17
companies selling here
8.2¢
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 Dickinson

Dickinson spans 3 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 Dickinson? 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 Dickinson 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.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

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

    City of Dickinson Water Department Call 281-337-4700 Website →
    City of Dickinson Wastewater Department Call 281-337-4700 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

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

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

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

    City of Dickinson Solid Waste Services Call 281-337-4700 Website →
Go deeper The full Dickinson electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Dickinson: population 20,847 · Galveston County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, a business owner, or need no-deposit power, this complete guide will help you discover your best power plan in Dickinson.

Dickinson electricity rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
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Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits8.5c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: TNMP Fetched: 9:28 PM

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As a resident or business owner within Dickinson, you have the power to choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Dickinson search for their best electricity plan.

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables a quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Competing offers from many different energy providers are presented in a convenient format that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours calling different energy providers or sorting through dozens of different websites.

Energy in Dickinson is deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, the city of Dickinson included, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many fantastic retail electricity providers compete for your business in Dickinson by offering low prices, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save money on your power bill.

As many as 65+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Dickinson, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average electricity rates in Dickinson

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 Dickinson

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Determining how much electricity you will use month-to-month is the ideal way to shop for electricity in Dickinson. Why is this important?

The rate you see energy providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

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

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than the one you saw advertised when you signed up.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to choose your power rate.

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

Better still, if you have a year 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 discover the right electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes hours on a spreadsheet is now solved in a few moments.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers and assisting you step-by-step with the energy rate plan that’s best for your household’s usage.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees, so you’ll know exactly where your money is going and what to expect on your bill.

We then assist you in signing up with your selected power company without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you should determine your expected or historical usage before choosing the best electricity 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 company at a specific usage that isn’t what you’ll consume.

Use Compare Power to find the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Dickinson: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Dickinson, 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.

It may take some effort to acquire usage for the past 12 months, 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 are unable to obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage via utilizing our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool will be able to assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to come back to switch and save at the end of the plan length you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Dickinson

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract expires.

Your existing electricity provider will generally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you fail to 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 electricity providers.

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

Switching is easy:

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

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Dickinson is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

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

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration date without an “early termination” fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, find out 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.

For help with this, you can send us your latest energy bill via email, and one of our professional team members will contact you shortly to discuss your best options.

If you’re ready to switch and want to know how to find the best plan, remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

You will want to gather your historical usage for the last 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Dickinson 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 Dickinson?

You can sign up for service with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

To sign up, learn more, or view current rates, click on the company of your choosing.

No-deposit electricity plans in Dickinson

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

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

Instead of calling around power 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 check any deposit requirements for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your everyday activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from 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.

Dickinson business power rates

If you own a company in Dickinson, you’re not alone.

Dickinson has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The city 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 cut your electricity costs, you need to shop 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 submit your information once, and the companies will present their bids. You pick the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Dickinson 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 Dickinson, visit the https://outage.centerpointenergy.com or call them at (713) 207-2222.

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Dickinson, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Dickinson.

Other utility service areas in Texas

Not in the Texas-New Mexico (TNMP) 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 Dickinson

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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.

Don’t see your city on the list? Use the zip code finder to search for your new low rate in your city.

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Dickinson was founded in 1860 by John Dickinson, a railroad surveyor who established the town as a stop along the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad. The city played a crucial role during the Civil War as a supply route for Confederate forces, and later became a major shipping point for cotton and cattle heading to the Port of Galveston.

RECENT

In 2017, Dickinson made national headlines during Hurricane Harvey when the city's emergency shelter at the Dickinson Community Center initially turned away evacuees who couldn't prove legal residency, sparking a federal civil rights investigation. The policy was quickly reversed, and the incident led to comprehensive emergency response reforms that have been adopted by other Texas coastal communities.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star Clay Walker was born and raised in Dickinson, where he worked as a tile layer before being discovered singing at a local honky-tonk bar. His 1993 debut single 'What's It to You' shot to number one on the country charts, launching a career that would produce over 30 charted singles and make him one of the most successful artists to emerge from the Houston area.

DID YOU KNOW

Dickinson is home to one of the most unusual city council meeting traditions in Texas - every meeting begins with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the singing of 'Deep in the Heart of Texas' by the entire council and audience. This tradition started in 1987 when a visiting dignitary from Germany requested to hear the song, and it became so popular that residents voted to make it permanent, complete with the famous hand claps.

CULTURAL

Dickinson hosts the annual Dickinson Festival, which features the quirky 'Gumbo Cook-off Championship' where teams compete not just for taste but for the most creative gumbo names and costumes. The festival also includes the 'Mosquito Calling Contest,' where participants attempt to attract mosquitoes with various sounds and techniques, celebrating the city's unique relationship with its abundant wetland wildlife in a humorous way.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

281-337-4700

Website

4403 Highway 3, Dickinson, TX 77539

Water

City of Dickinson Water Department

281-337-4700

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Dickinson Solid Waste Services

281-337-4700

Website

School District

Dickinson Independent School District

281-229-5000

Website

Public Library

281-534-3812

Website