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Updated July 11, 2025
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The cheapest electricity rate at 1,000 kWh in Houston
Estimated using the cheapest rate multiplied by 1,000 kWh
Using Gatby’s electricity marketplace, we determined that the lowest rate in July for homeowners was 15.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for usage of 1,000 kWh, which is the standard home size. If you are looking for cheap electricity plans in Santa Maria, see below for different options. Note that unlike the stable plan table of rates further down, the plans below include bill credit and time-of-use plans so you will want to make sure your home electricity usage lines up with the plan so you don’t have any surprise bills.
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 7/11/2025 for ZIP Codes 78592, 78559. Rates may have changed since this date. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your address above.
Your rate is the amount you pay per unit of electricity you use. Your electricity rate will be measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). To calculate your electricity bill, you'll multiply your rate by your usage. For example, if you're on a fixed-rate electricity plan that charges 6¢ per kWh and you use 1,000 kWh in a month, you would calculate your supply charges like this: $0.06 per kWh X 1,000 kWh =$60
Your rate is the amount you pay per unit of electricity you use. Your electricity rate will be measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). To calculate your electricity bill, you'll multiply your rate by your usage. For example, if you're on a fixed-rate electricity plan that charges 6¢ per kWh and you use 1,000 kWh in a month, you would calculate your supply charges like this: $0.06 per kWh X 1,000 kWh =$60
If you’ve ever wondered how much electricity should cost for your household, you’re in good company. Different plans make sense for different people depending on the size of their home and their monthly usage. Here are the best electricity plans in Santa Maria depending on how much electricity you expect to use:
Apartment
< 1000 sqft
500 kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 12
15.8 ¢
APG&E Energy - True Classic 24
15.9 ¢
Cirro - Simple Advantage 24
16.2 ¢
Veteran Energy - Simple 36
16.3 ¢
Amigo Energy - Simple Choice - 36
18.3 ¢
Just Energy - Simple Choice - 36
18.3 ¢
Tara Energy - Simple Choice - 36
18.3 ¢
Rhythm Energy - Watt a Deal 12
17.7 ¢
Express Energy - Power Flash 12
19.0 ¢
4Change Energy - Power Maxx Saver 24
19.0 ¢
Small Home
1000 - 2000 sqft
1,000 kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 12
15.5 ¢
APG&E Energy - True Classic 24
15.6 ¢
Cirro - Simple Advantage 24
15.9 ¢
Veteran Energy - Simple 36
15.9 ¢
Amigo Energy - Simple Choice - 36
17.5 ¢
Just Energy - Simple Choice - 36
17.5 ¢
Tara Energy - Simple Choice - 36
17.5 ¢
Rhythm Energy - Watt a Deal 12
17.9 ¢
Express Energy - Power Flash 12
18.2 ¢
4Change Energy - Power Maxx Saver 24
18.2 ¢
Large Home
2000+ sqft
2,000 kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 12
15.8 ¢
APG&E Energy - True Classic 24
15.4 ¢
Cirro - Simple Advantage 24
15.7 ¢
Veteran Energy - Simple 36
15.8 ¢
Amigo Energy - Simple Choice - 36
17.0 ¢
Just Energy - Simple Choice - 36
17.0 ¢
Tara Energy - Simple Choice - 36
17.0 ¢
Rhythm Energy - Watt a Deal 12
11.7 ¢
Express Energy - Power Flash 12
12.8 ¢
4Change Energy - Power Maxx Saver 24
12.8