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What El Lago plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live El Lago plans
5.9¢
Where plans we price start today
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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 El Lago 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 El Lago area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in El Lago

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in El Lago. 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

El Lago 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 El Lago’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 El Lago 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 El Lago 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 El Lago, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving El Lago

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 El Lago

El Lago 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 El Lago? 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 El Lago 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 El Lago Water Department Call 281-326-3425 Website →
    City of El Lago Sewer Department Call 281-326-3425 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 El Lago Solid Waste Call 281-326-3425 Website →
Go deeper The full El Lago electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About El Lago: population 2,706 · Harris County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business, or need no-deposit electricity, this guide will help you determine your perfect energy plan in El Lago.

El Lago 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 El Lago, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to help residents of El Lago search for their lowest-rate energy 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 displayed in a standardized layout that makes evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking around on dozens of websites.

Energy in El Lago has been deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity provider), which gives you insight and command over your energy bills.

Deregulation of energy in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, El Lago included, which introduced massive competition.

As a result, many excellent retail electricity providers compete for your business in El Lago by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save costs on your power statement.

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in El Lago, with hundreds of plans to choose from.

Average electricity rates in El Lago

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 El Lago

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Determining how much electricity you will consume in a month is the best way to find a deal on energy in El Lago. Why does this matter?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much power you use in the month.

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

Fortunately, there’s a better way to pick your energy plan.

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

Better yet, 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 best way to discover the perfect energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now done in moments.

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

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

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your selected energy company without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you must determine your expected or historical usage before ordering the best 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.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

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

Moving to El Lago: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in El Lago, 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 El Lago

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

Your existing energy company will typically 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 more 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, shop 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 take care of everything for you, including terminating service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in El Lago 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 pick any date up to 14 days before your current contract’s end date without an “early cancellation” 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.

If you are unsure, email us your latest energy bill, and one of our team members will respond promptly with 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 find your past usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

El Lago 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.

Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in El Lago?

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 your chosen company.

No-Deposit electricity plans in El Lago

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

If assessed a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity providers to determine if a deposit will be required.

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 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.

El Lago business energy rates

If you manage a business in El Lago, you’ll find many other companies also call El Lago home.

El Lago 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

You need to compare prices from competing providers to manage your electricity bill.

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

You enroll your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You get to pick the cheapest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

El Lago was incorporated in 1961 as a planned waterfront community built around Clear Lake, designed specifically to provide lakefront living for NASA employees working at the nearby Johnson Space Center. The city's name literally means 'The Lake' in Spanish, reflecting its identity as one of the first master-planned communities in the Clear Lake area during the height of the Space Race.

RECENT

In 2017, El Lago made national headlines when Hurricane Harvey brought unprecedented flooding to the area, with many homes receiving over four feet of water. The small community's remarkable recovery effort, led by volunteer neighbors and a dedicated city council, resulted in most residents rebuilding and returning within two years, demonstrating the resilience of this tight-knit lakefront community.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: El Lago has been home to numerous NASA astronauts and engineers since the 1960s, including several Apollo mission crew members who chose to live in this quiet lakefront community. The city's proximity to Johnson Space Center made it a preferred residence for space program personnel, earning it the unofficial nickname 'Astronaut Alley' among Clear Lake area communities.

DID YOU KNOW

El Lago is one of the smallest incorporated cities in Harris County, covering just 0.6 square miles, yet it maintains its own police force, fire department, and municipal services for fewer than 3,000 residents. The city is so small that the mayor and city council members often personally know most residents by name, creating a small-town atmosphere just 25 miles from downtown Houston.

OTHER

CULTURAL/UNIQUE: El Lago is built entirely around waterfront living, with nearly every home having either direct lake access or water views of Clear Lake. The community features a unique system of canals and waterways that allow many residents to dock boats in their backyards, making it possible to travel by water from your home directly to Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

281-326-3425

Website

411 Hall Rd, El Lago, TX 77586

Water

City of El Lago Water Department

281-326-3425

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of El Lago Solid Waste

281-326-3425

Website

School District

Clear Creek Independent School District

281-284-0000

Website

Public Library

281-326-3425

Website