Serving Groves, TX Since 2006

    Ambit Energy Rates & Plans in
    Groves, Texas

    Start service at a new address, pay your bill, manage your account, or transfer your electricity — all in one place. Groves is in Texas's deregulated market, so you choose your provider.

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    Local Services

    Groves, TX Utility Setup Guide

    Groves is an industrial community in Jefferson County in East Central Texas, positioned near Beaumont within the Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor. With a population of approximately 16,000, the city's economy centers on chemical manufacturing, oil refining, and port operations. For electricity service in Groves, CenterPoint Energy is your transmission and distribution utility—the company to call if you experience an outage or need to report a downed line. However, under Texas's deregulated electricity market, you choose your retail electric provider separately. Ambit Energy offers competitive rate plans, handles your billing, and provides customer support, while CenterPoint manages the poles, wires, and meters delivering power to your home. Groves experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and frequent rainfall, which drives substantial air-conditioning demand from June through September. Winter months are mild but can still require heating during cold snaps. Most households in the area use between 1,000 and 2,000 kilowatt-hours per month across a full year when accounting for seasonal variation. When comparing electricity plans, focus on rates in the 1,000 to 2,000 kWh tier rather than advertised promotional rates at 500 kWh, since that consumption level better reflects actual household usage over a 12-month contract period and reveals the true competitive savings available to you.

    Your Electric Options

    Top 4 Ambit Energy Electricity Plans for Groves

    Serving the CenterPoint Energy utility area. Rates include E-Plan (paperless) discount.

    LOWEST RATE

    Budget Relief 12

    12 months

    500 kWh
    22.0¢
    1,000 kWh
    15.5¢
    2,000 kWh
    17.2¢
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    Texas Solar Buyback 24

    24 months

    500 kWh
    16.1¢
    1,000 kWh
    16.7¢
    2,000 kWh
    16.9¢
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    Texas Solar Buyback 12

    12 months

    500 kWh
    16.1¢
    1,000 kWh
    16.7¢
    2,000 kWh
    16.9¢
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    Secure Savings 24

    24 months

    500 kWh
    20.7¢
    1,000 kWh
    17.2¢
    2,000 kWh
    16.9¢
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    Most Groves homes use 1,000–1,500 kWh/month — the 1,000 kWh column is the most realistic comparison.

    Local Info

    Groves, TX Utility & Government Contacts

    Verified numbers, addresses, and websites for services you'll need during your move.

    CenterPoint

    Power outage · grid operator

    Call CenterPoint for outages — not Ambit.

    City Hall

    Permits, utilities, general

    Police (non-emergency)

    Groves Police Department

    County Courthouse

    Records, permits, court business

    Post Office

    USPS retail + mailing

    Frequently Asked

    Groves Electricity Service FAQ

    About Groves

    Who do I call for a power outage in Groves?+
    Call CenterPoint Energy at (713) 207-2222. CenterPoint Energy maintains the wires and restores outages in the Groves area. Your Ambit plan covers billing only.
    Which Ambit Energy plan offers the best value in Groves?+
    At typical 1,000 kWh usage, Budget Relief 12 delivers the best fixed-rate value at 15.5¢/kWh (E-Plan included). For summer A/C months, the Summer Break plan offers 50% off energy charges June–September — often the strongest value when usage spikes.
    Is Ambit available in all Groves ZIP codes?+
    Yes. Ambit serves all Groves ZIP codes and surrounding areas in the same TDU territory.
    What nearby cities do you serve?+
    Port Neches, Port Arthur, Nederland, Bridge City — all in CenterPoint Energy territory.
    How do I set up water service in Groves?+
    Call City of Groves Water Department at (409) 962-0264. Deposit may apply for new accounts. Setup typically completes in 1–3 business days.

    About the Texas Deregulated Market

    How long does it take to switch providers?+
    1 to 7 days, completed by your next meter read. No service interruption. New-address connections can usually happen same-day or next-day.
    What's the difference between CenterPoint and Ambit?+
    CenterPoint Energy owns the poles, wires, and meters (the Transmission & Distribution utility). Ambit is the retailer that sells your plan and sends your bill. You choose the retailer; the TDU is fixed by geography.
    Fixed vs variable rates — which should I pick?+
    Fixed locks your ¢/kWh for 12, 24, or 36 months. Variable can change monthly with wholesale prices. Most Texas households pick fixed for budget predictability, especially during summer peak months.
    What is the E-Plan discount?+
    Ambit's paperless billing discount — enroll in email-only billing and your rate drops by 0.2¢/kWh. Rates on this page assume E-Plan is enabled; add 0.2¢/kWh for paper billing.
    Do you have Spanish-language support?+
    Yes — our site is fully bilingual and phone support is available in Spanish. Ver esta página en español →

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    Disclaimer: Savings estimates are for illustration purposes only and are not guaranteed. Actual rates vary based on usage, location, and plan terms. Rates shown are at 2000 kWh usage level. E-Plan discount requires enrollment in electronic billing. Texas Energy Saver is an Independent Ambit Energy Consultant. Ambit Texas, LLC REP #10117.