Serving Katy, TX Since 2006

    Ambit Energy Rates & Plans in
    Katy, Texas

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

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    Local Services

    Katy, TX Utility Setup Guide

    Katy is a rapidly growing suburb west of Houston in Harris County, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, quality schools, and proximity to major employment centers. Like much of the Houston metro area, Katy sits in the heart of Texas's deregulated electricity market, which means you have choices for your retail electricity provider while still relying on the regulated utility for essential infrastructure. For outages and meter-related issues, you'll contact CenterPoint Energy, the transmission and distribution utility that owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters serving your home. For your electricity plans, billing, and customer support, you'll work with a retail electricity provider such as Ambit Energy, a standard arrangement across Texas. Katy's hot, humid Gulf Coast climate drives significant summer cooling demand, with many households running air conditioning heavily from May through September and moderately through other months. A typical Katy household uses between 1,200 and 2,000 kilowatt-hours per month during the cooling season, depending on home size and efficiency. When shopping for a competitive electricity rate, focus your comparison on plans priced at the 1,000 to 2,000 kWh monthly tier rather than promotional rates based on 500 kWh usage, since that realistic range better reflects your actual year-round consumption and gives you a clearer picture of where you'll save money over a full 12-month contract.

    Your Electric Options

    Top 4 Ambit Energy Electricity Plans for Katy

    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 Katy homes use 1,000–1,500 kWh/month — the 1,000 kWh column is the most realistic comparison.

    Local Info

    Katy, 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)

    Katy Police Department

    County Courthouse

    Records, permits, court business

    Post Office

    USPS retail + mailing

    Frequently Asked

    Katy Electricity Service FAQ

    About Katy

    Who do I call for a power outage in Katy?+
    Call CenterPoint Energy at (713) 207-2222. CenterPoint Energy maintains the wires and restores outages in the Katy area. Your Ambit plan covers billing only.
    Which Ambit Energy plan offers the best value in Katy?+
    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 Katy ZIP codes?+
    Yes. Ambit serves all Katy ZIP codes and surrounding areas in the same TDU territory.
    What nearby cities do you serve?+
    Fulshear, Brookshire, Hockley, Richmond — all in CenterPoint Energy territory.
    How do I set up water service in Katy?+
    Call Katy Municipal Utility District at (281) 391-4850. 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.