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What Kemah plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live Kemah 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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1. Enter your ZIP. 2. We price every Kemah plan we offer at your real usage. 3. Order online in about 10 minutes — power on the date you pick. No account, no spam.

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Top plans

Top Kemah 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 Kemah area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Kemah

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

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

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Kemah

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 Kemah

Kemah 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 Kemah? 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 Kemah 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 Kemah Water Department Call 281-334-5911 Website →
    City of Kemah Wastewater Department Call 281-334-5911 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.

    City of Kemah Solid Waste Services Call 281-334-5911 Website →
Go deeper The full Kemah electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Kemah: population 2,330 · Galveston County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, new to Kemah, own a business, or need no-deposit electricity, this thorough guide will help you determine your best power plan in Kemah.

Kemah 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

Price all 122 plans at your usage →

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

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Kemah in shopping for their lowest-rate 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 several different energy providers are shown in a simple grid that makes evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This helps Texas energy customers avoid hidden charges and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without spending hours making phone calls or clicking around on dozens of online sites.

Electricity in Kemah is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you insight and control over your energy bills.

Deregulation of electricity in the state de-monopolized the electricity market for most of the state, the city of Kemah included, which introduced massive competition.

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

As many as 100+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Kemah, and hundreds of plans exist to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Kemah

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.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Kemah

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining how much energy you will consume monthly is the best way to find a deal on power in Kemah. Why is this so vital?

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

Every plan has a different calculation for how your monthly statement is determined, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much electricity you use in a month.

Unless you use the advertised amount each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than what you observed when you enrolled.

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

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

Even better, 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 electricity plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What takes 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 research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers, and navigate you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your household’s consumption.

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

We help you enroll with your selected energy provider without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you must know 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.

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 energy 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 Kemah: Setting up Electricity

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

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

Switching Electricity Companies in Kemah

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

Your existing electricity provider will typically raise your energy rate once your contract 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, shop the rates of competing electricity companies.

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to contact your current provider to cancel (no “break-up call”)
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

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 Kemah 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 companies. 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 termination” fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, check 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 of breaking your existing contract.

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 lowest price.

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

Kemah 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 Kemah?

You can enroll for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Kemah

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

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 around energy providers or browsing through websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you a ton of time and effort.

We will instantly 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.

Kemah Business Energy Rates

If you manage a business in Kemah, you’ll discover many other companies also have established themselves here.

Kemah 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 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 best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

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

Gas

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

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Kemah, the City of Kemah 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.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Kemah

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Kemah Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Kemah was founded in the 1890s as a small fishing village on Galveston Bay, with its name derived from a Karankawa Indian word meaning 'wind in my face.' The town served as a crucial shipping point for lumber and seafood, with steamboats regularly carrying passengers and goods between Kemah and Galveston during the early 20th century.

RECENT

In 2019, Kemah completed a major waterfront redevelopment project that enhanced the famous Kemah Boardwalk with new restaurants, retail spaces, and improved marina facilities. The $15 million investment has attracted over 4 million visitors annually, making it one of the top tourist destinations on the Texas Gulf Coast.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Kemah gained national attention when it was featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' for its famous seafood restaurants along the boardwalk. The city also hosts the annual Kemah Crawfish Festival, which draws over 50,000 visitors each spring and has been featured in Southern Living magazine as one of the best seafood festivals in Texas.

DID YOU KNOW

Despite having a population of only about 2,300 residents, Kemah generates over $30 million annually in tourism revenue, making it one of the highest per-capita tourism earners in Texas. The tiny city's Kemah Boardwalk attracts more visitors per year than many major Texas cities, with its 60-foot Ferris wheel visible from miles away across Galveston Bay.

CULTURAL

Kemah is known as the 'Gateway to Galveston Bay' and maintains its authentic fishing village charm while serving as a major recreational boating hub. The city's unique culture blends traditional Gulf Coast maritime heritage with modern entertainment, featuring working shrimp boats docked alongside luxury yachts, and local restaurants that still serve recipes passed down from the original Croatian and Italian fishing families who settled here.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

281-334-5911

Website

1401 Highway 146, Kemah, TX 77565

Water

City of Kemah Water Department

281-334-5911

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy Gas

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Kemah Solid Waste Services

281-334-5911

Website

School District

Clear Creek Independent School District

281-284-0000

Website

Public Library

281-554-3991

Website