Octo Simple 3
Octopus Energy · 3-month contract · cancellation fee $150
- 500 kWh$53/month10.6¢/kWh
- 1,000 kWh$106/month10.6¢/kWh
- 2,000 kWh$212/month10.6¢/kWh
Electricity rates in Dayton, TX
October 2026 · 177 plans from 43 providers · Power delivered by CenterPoint Energy
Compare 177 plans →CenterPoint Energy delivery area · delivery included
10.3¢
Lowest fixed-rate price per kWh, no bill-credit tricks.
13.1¢
Typical plan price in Dayton, about $131 for 1,000 kWh.
15.9¢
Texas average actually paid, July 2026 (U.S. EIA).
Cheapest fixed-rate electricity plans in Dayton
Fixed-rate plans without usage credits, prepayment or time-of-use pricing. Compare the level closest to your actual monthly use. These are price comparisons, not ratings of provider service.
Each shortlisted offer is lowest at at least one published usage level. Compare all three usage levels before choosing: the plan that wins at 500 kWh can cost more at 2,000 kWh. These three points do not reveal every fee or price threshold between them.
SmartGreen 3
SmartEnergy · 3-month contract · cancellation fee none
- 500 kWh$57/month11.3¢/kWh
- 1,000 kWh$103/month10.3¢/kWh
- 2,000 kWh$196/month9.8¢/kWh
Estimated bills use the listed average price at each usage level, including CenterPoint Energy delivery. Ties show one plan. Confirm taxes, additional charges and availability at your exact address in the provider’s current documents. Cities in the same delivery area may share these offers.
These offers apply to the CenterPoint Energy delivery area; they are not separate city-only tariffs. Cities served by the same utility can share this table. Below it, housing figures describe Dayton, while weather estimates and outage history describe Liberty County. Use your own bill and delivery company to confirm the right comparison for your address.
Compare Dayton electricity rates and energy plans
The shortlist above compares named offers at three usage levels. The full sortable list is shared by cities in the CenterPoint Energy delivery area, rather than a separate set of rates for each city.
Compare all 177 plans in the CenterPoint Energy area →
Source: Power to Choose, October 22, 2026. How we compare plans
How plan prices are spread in Dayton
177 plans cost between 6.2¢ and 19.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month, delivery included. The cheapest fixed-rate plan without bill-credit tricks is 10.3¢; the typical plan costs 13.1¢, 2.8¢ more. 8 plans advertise lower prices than the cheapest honest one, but only with bill credits that apply above a usage threshold.
Cheapest, no tricks · 10.3¢
Typical plan · 13.1¢
Texas average paid · 15.9¢
Fixed rate, no tricks (136)Bill credits above a usage threshold (14)Prepaid, time-of-use or variable (27)
Average paid: July 2026 (U.S. EIA).
Your bill through the year in Dayton
Our county-weather model estimates the most electricity use in August (1,493 kWh) and the least in April (826 kWh). Over a year that is about $1,715 using the median-price benchmark, or $1,337 using the lowest-price benchmark. These are modeled comparisons, not quotes for a single contract.
| Month | Typical use | Median benchmark | Lowest-price benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1,057 kWh | $138 | $109 |
| February | 909 kWh | $120 | $94 |
| March | 865 kWh | $115 | $90 |
| April | 826 kWh | $111 | $86 |
| May | 1,097 kWh | $143 | $112 |
| June | 1,353 kWh | $176 | $137 |
| July | 1,484 kWh | $193 | $149 |
| August | 1,493 kWh | $194 | $150 |
| September | 1,246 kWh | $163 | $127 |
| October | 895 kWh | $119 | $93 |
| November | 860 kWh | $115 | $89 |
| December | 975 kWh | $128 | $101 |
Estimated for a typical home from Liberty County weather (NOAA climate normals 1991–2020) and how Texas homes use electricity as the weather changes (U.S. EIA). The model is not a city meter reading or a prediction for your home. Prices are interpolated between the published 500/1,000/2,000 kWh points; outside that range the nearest endpoint is used. Each benchmark point can come from a different plan, so the annual total is not an available annual contract price. Taxes, future rate changes and exact EFL fee thresholds are not modeled. How we estimate
Homes in Dayton
59% of the 3,110 households in Dayton heat with electricity, close to the Texas average of 61%. The heating mix helps explain why your winter electricity use may differ from a county-wide weather model; it does not predict a bill for an individual home. 34% of households rent, and half the homes were built before 2000.
| Measure | Dayton | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Homes heated with electricity | 59% | 61% |
| Homes heated with natural gas | 26% | 35% |
| Households that rent | 34% | 37% |
| Single-family houses | 69% | 67% |
| Mobile homes | 7% | 6% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1992 |
| Median rooms per home | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates. City figures are survey estimates with a margin of error.
Power outages in Liberty County
In 2025 the average customer in Liberty County spent about 7.2 hours without power (Texas average: 4.6 hours). The worst day of the last five years was May 17, 2024, when 32,796 customers (74%) lost power.
| Year | Hours without power per customer | Days with major outages |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.2 | 10 |
| 2024 | 93.5 | 41 |
| 2023 | 16.8 | 21 |
Major outage: at least 5% of the county’s 44,189 customers without power at once. Source: EAGLE-I, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (CC BY 4.0), built from utility outage maps; coverage of some utilities may be incomplete. Report outages directly to CenterPoint Energy.
Your delivery company: CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy owns the poles and wires in Dayton. It charges $4.90 a month + 6.41¢ per kWh, the same no matter which provider you pick, and that charge is already in every price above.
Power out? Report it to CenterPoint Energy, not to your provider. CenterPoint Energy details
ZIP codes in Dayton
1 ZIP codes associated with Dayton. Confirm service at your exact address.
- 77535
Before choosing a plan in Dayton
Use your recent monthly kWh readings to estimate your electricity bill. Compare costs at your own usage, then check contract length, cancellation fees and the Electricity Facts Label. Review electricity providers before enrolling. Check how bill credit thresholds change your costs.
Moving in without usage history? Start with the average electric bill tool. Considering a time-of-use plan? Read how free nights and weekends work.
Confirm plan availability for your exact address with the provider.
Questions people ask
How do I find cheap electricity in Dayton?
Compare the total bill at the usage level closest to your own recent readings. The lowest-cost fixed-rate offers above exclude usage credits, prepayment and time-of-use pricing. Check the current Electricity Facts Label, contract length and cancellation fee before enrolling; a low price at 1,000 kWh may not be cheapest at 500 or 2,000 kWh.
What is the best electric company in Dayton for my home?
There is no single best electricity provider for every household. Compare costs at your actual usage, contract terms and the provider’s complaint record. The cheapest-plan summary ranks listed costs, not customer service. Your retail provider sells your plan and handles billing; the delivery company maintains the wires.
How much does electricity cost in Dayton?
The typical plan costs 13.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month, about $131 for the month including CenterPoint Energy delivery. Fixed-rate plans without bill credits start at 10.3¢.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Dayton?
For addresses eligible for retail choice in the CenterPoint Energy delivery area, yes: 43 providers offer 177 listed plans. CenterPoint Energy delivers power whichever provider you choose. Confirm the delivery company and plan availability at your exact address; some addresses in or around Dayton may have different service.
Why do some plans show a very low price?
Some plans include a bill credit that applies only when usage meets a condition. Missing the credit can raise the average price even when you use less electricity. The amount and threshold vary by plan. Untick “Hide plans with bill-credit tricks” to inspect these offers and check the EFL.