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What Hitchcock plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Hitchcock

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Hitchcock. 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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Hitchcock

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 Hitchcock

Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock? 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock Water Department Call 409-986-5591 Website →
    City of Hitchcock Wastewater Department Call 409-986-5591 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 Hitchcock Solid Waste Services Call 409-986-5591 Website →
Go deeper The full Hitchcock electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Hitchcock: population 7,500 · Galveston County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock, 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 Hitchcock search for their lowest-rate energy plan.

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

Competing offers from many electricity providers are presented in a standardized grid that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This helps Texas energy customers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours and hours calling different energy companies or navigating hundreds of different online sites.

Energy in Hitchcock is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the electricity market for most of Texas, Hitchcock included, which introduced lots of competition.

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

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your account in Hitchcock, and hundreds of plans are available.

Average electricity rates in Hitchcock

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 Hitchcock

#1 rule: Usage is key!

Knowing how much electricity you will consume monthly is the best way to find a deal on energy in Hitchcock. Why does this matter?

The “price per kWh” you see electricity providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you use each 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 signed up.

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

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

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your home, 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 find the right energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you instantly. What could take you hours inside a spreadsheet is now solved in a few seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans and guide you step-by-step to the electricity plan that’s best for your home’s usage.

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

We then assist you in ordering your plan with your chosen power company without ever having to leave our website.

The bottom line is you must determine your expected or historical usage before picking 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 find the best energy plan for your**specific usage.

Moving to Hitchcock: Setting up electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Hitchcock, 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 cannot obtain historical usage information, a second option would be to estimate your future usage using our “Help Me Choose” tool. By simply entering your zip code, the tool can assess your home’s projected electricity consumption.

Sign-up for a plan instantly through Compare Power. We will remind you when it’s time to return to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching electricity companies in Hitchcock

Switching is good. Market conditions are always in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate every year when your contract is close to expiring.

Your existing electricity company will typically raise your electricity rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate that is 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, shop 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 company will take care of everything for you, including terminating service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Hitchcock 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 within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early termination” penalty. 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 companies up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching companies may outweigh the fee to break your existing contract.

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 best 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.

Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock?

You can enroll for services 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 Hitchcock

Need to find an energy plan in Hitchcock that doesn’t require a deposit?

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

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity companies to determine if a deposit is needed.

We will review the different plans for any deposit obligations immediately so you can get your power on and return to your day.

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.

Hitchcock business power rates

If you own a business in Hitchcock, you’ll find many other organizations also call Hitchcock home.

Hitchcock 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

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

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

You submit your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the best rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

Call or visit Hitchcock’s official city website for gas service in Hitchcock to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Hitchcock, the City of Hitchcock 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.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Hitchcock was founded in 1873 and named after Lent M. Hitchcock, a Galveston financier who helped bring the railroad to the area. The town was strategically positioned along the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad, making it a crucial stop for transporting goods between Houston and the busy port of Galveston during the late 19th century boom.

RECENT

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey brought devastating flooding to Hitchcock, with some areas receiving over 40 inches of rain in just a few days. The community's remarkable recovery effort included rebuilding the historic downtown area and implementing new flood mitigation systems that have made the city more resilient against future storms.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star George Strait's family has deep roots in the Hitchcock area, with his father owning a ranch nearby where George spent much of his childhood. The 'King of Country Music' often credits his time in this part of Texas for shaping his authentic country sound and down-to-earth personality that made him a legend.

DID YOU KNOW

Hitchcock sits on land that was once part of a massive 19th-century cattle ranch owned by the legendary Shanghai Pierce, known as the 'Shanghai King' for his flamboyant personality and enormous longhorn herds. Pierce was so eccentric that he had a life-sized statue of himself erected in his own honor, complete with a cowboy hat, and threw a party to celebrate it while he was still alive.

CULTURAL

Every October, Hitchcock hosts the annual Hitchcock Heritage Festival, which celebrates the city's railroad heritage with vintage train displays, live bluegrass music, and traditional Texas barbecue competitions. The festival takes place around the restored 1920s railroad depot, and visitors can take rides on authentic vintage rail cars that travel the same route that helped establish the town over 150 years ago.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

409-986-5591

Website

8300 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563

Water

City of Hitchcock Water Department

409-986-5591

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Hitchcock Solid Waste Services

409-986-5591

Website

School District

Hitchcock Independent School District

409-986-8750

Website

Public Library

409-986-7814

Website