New Resident Utility Setup
Meadow Chase Apartment Utility Setup in Bay City, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Meadow Chase?
Most apartment communities like Meadow Chase in Bay City 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 Meadow Chase's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Meadow Chase in Bay City, 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.
Meadow Chase is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Meadow Chase
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I called Meadow Chase looking for my friend and apartment. Ms. Lois, is so sweet and knowledgeable of all of the Specials and availability. She offered for us to come in today to their Fall Open House. As I arrived the community was clean and curb appeal the best I have seen…
The leasing process was extremely easy. Patricia was very knowledgeable about the availability and helping me with seeing if my furniture would fit. She also pulled out her measuring tape so we could see exactly how our could work in this unit. Ms. Lois is a great property ma…
I had a awesome tour this morning, Patricia was so helpful as we toured. She highlighted all of the amenities I was hoping for. The community is clean and quiet and maintenance are very helpful as well. The community is close to my job. I truly believe I am going to love this…
What a great team they have here. Lois, Patricia and Detrick are great! Patricia explained everything very well to me and made me feel at home, so much so that I ended up getting an apt here. They all really go out of their way. It makes a difference compared to other apts in…
Recently moved in. Ladies in the office were nice and made the application smooth. Darrell and the maintenance guys are friendly and responded quickly to issues. So far the area is nice and quiet. The apartment was clean on move in. Would recommend to anyone looking for a plac…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Meadow Chase
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Bay City Water Department
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/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 Bay City's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Meadow Chase
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Meadow Chase.
3 days before move-in
Call Atmos 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 Meadow Chase and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Spectrum internet installation for your first week at Meadow Chase — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Meadow Chase
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/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 Meadow Chase
Based on provider coverage reported for Bay City, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
Moving into Meadow Chase? Let's get your power on.
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