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What Hockley plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

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

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Hockley

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Hockley

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 Hockley

Hockley 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.

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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 Hockley? 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 Hockley 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.

    Harris County Municipal Utility District Call 281-376-8802 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

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

    CenterPoint Energy Gas Call 713-659-2111 Website →
  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

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

Go deeper The full Hockley electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Hockley: population 25,000 · Harris County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

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

Hockley 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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You have the power to choose your home’s electric company in Hockley.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to help residents of Hockley shop 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 shown in a standardized layout that makes comparing your options simple and fast.

This allows Texas consumers to avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours making phone calls or navigating dozens of different websites.

Electricity in Hockley is deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy company), which gives you control and power over your energy bill.

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

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

As many as 60-100 retail electricity providers compete for your business in Hockley, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average electricity rates in Hockley

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 Hockley

#1 rule: Usage is king!

Determining the amount of energy you will use in a month is the best way to shop for power in Hockley. Why is this important?

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

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will change according to how much electricity you consume in a 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.

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

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

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 and is the ideal way to determine the perfect electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you in an instant. 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 energy 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 enrolling with your selected power company without ever having to leave our website.

The takeaway here is you should know your expected or historical usage before choosing the right 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 recently purchased a home or business, or you cannot obtain 12 months of usage history, you can always estimate the average amount of energy that you will use in any given 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 Hockley: Setting up electricity

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

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 energy provider 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 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 energy bill.

Switching is easy:

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

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Hockley 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 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” 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.

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 knowing your usage is the best way to find the lowest price.

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.

Hockley 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 Hockley?

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

No-deposit electricity plans in Hockley

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

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

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

We will immediately check the different plans for any deposit requirements so you can get your lights on and return to your day.

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.

Hockley business energy rates

If you manage a business in Hockley, you’re not alone.

Hockley 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 manage your energy costs, you need to shop for prices from competing energy companies.

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

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

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

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

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

Hockley was established in the 1880s as a railroad town along the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, commonly known as the 'Katy Railroad.' The community was named after George Hockley, who served as Secretary of War for the Republic of Texas under Sam Houston and later became a prominent landowner in the area. The railroad brought prosperity to the small farming community, making it a vital shipping point for cotton and other agricultural products.

RECENT

Over the past decade, Hockley has experienced explosive residential growth as Houston's suburbs expanded northwest, with the population nearly doubling since 2010. Major residential developments like Towne Lake and Cross Creek Ranch have transformed the once-rural community into a sought-after suburban destination. The area has attracted families seeking newer homes, top-rated schools, and a small-town feel while maintaining easy access to Houston's job market.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Hockley is home to the annual Hockley County Fair, which has been running for over 40 years and attracts visitors from across the Houston metropolitan area. The fair features traditional Texas activities including rodeo events, livestock shows, and carnival rides, maintaining the community's agricultural heritage. Local country music artists often perform at the fair, and it has become a launching pad for several musicians who later gained regional recognition.

DID YOU KNOW

Hockley sits atop one of the largest underground freshwater reservoirs in Texas, part of the Gulf Coast Aquifer system that extends deep beneath the surface. The area's artesian wells were so abundant in the early 1900s that some flowed naturally to the surface without pumping, creating small springs that early settlers used for drinking water and irrigation. Today, this same aquifer system helps supply water to millions of Houston-area residents through carefully managed municipal wells.

OTHER

CULTURAL/UNIQUE: Despite rapid suburban development, Hockley has maintained its rural character through strict preservation of its historic downtown area and numerous working horse ranches scattered throughout the community. The town is famous for its 'Hockley Horse Culture,' where many residents keep horses on their properties and participate in local riding clubs and equestrian events. Weekend horse shows and trail rides are common social activities, and it's not unusual to see riders on horseback traveling along the community's back roads, creating a unique blend of suburban convenience and country living.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

281-356-7491

Website

24301 Wallis Waller Rd, Hockley, TX 77447

Water

Harris County Municipal Utility District

281-376-8802

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy Gas

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Waste Management

713-686-6666

Website

School District

Cy-Fair Independent School District

281-897-4000

Website

Public Library

281-290-3210

Website