New Resident Utility Setup
The Cove Apartment Utility Setup in Bacliff, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at The Cove?
Most apartment communities like The Cove in Bacliff bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with The Cove's leasing office before signing.
Moving into The Cove in Bacliff, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
The Cove is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about The Cove
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
This past year has been rough. The parking lot gate breaks a lot. Right now even the entire security code box is broke. So now the gate is open 24/7. They took away paid parking , which sucks.Some of us are willing to pay for a permanent spot. When we have visitors you have to…
This is an older community and a lot of bandaid patching on everything but that really isn’t my issue.I lived here quite awhile and was really patient with a lot of things that I shouldn’t have been. The maintenance people are not the issue, they are just doing what they are t…
Nothing but constant issues since I've moved in here. My window sill had a leak in the actual wall trim which I plugged up with caulk but and I told them there was water getting into the wall which I'm not even sure if they fixed. There was countless holes in my walls and ceil…
Roaches literally everywhere!! I’ve only been living here a few months & its been a 2/10. When I first moved in nothing was cleaned, roaches everywhere in the kitchen, patio door barely closing, front door door STILL doesnt have the weather stripping, outlets not working, etc.…
I'll start with saying maintenance sucks, apartments are garbage. There is no anemities here a pool in a grill. Upon moving I had front door issues. Put it on the maintenance list. It gets removed. I go back have them put it back on the maintenance list. They removed it again…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for The Cove
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Bacliff Municipal Utility District
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$81–$167/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to Bacliff's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for The Cove
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in CenterPoint's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into The Cove.
3 days before move-in
Call CenterPoint Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at The Cove and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Xfinity internet installation for your first week at The Cove — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for The Cove
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the CenterPoint delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 22.0¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near The Cove
Based on provider coverage reported for Bacliff, TX:
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
T-Mobile
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