Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Galveston
January
$171February
$131lowestMarch
$132April
$142May
$161June
$166July
$166August
$172highestSeptember
$161October
$151November
$132December
$132Carbon Emissions
720 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
970 kWh
Galveston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Galveston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Galveston. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Galveston. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Galveston.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Wind
12%
Solar
10%
Coal
8%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,199 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,944
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Galveston. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 970 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 14.44¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 14.54¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 14.56¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 14.56¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Free Weekends-24 | 14.61¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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