Compare Corpus Christi electric providers. Here you will find everything you need to choose an electricity provider that fits your needs. We have listed the electric companies that offer service in Corpus Christi, TX along with their best plans. Below you will also find additional information about the process of choosing the cheapest electricity rate.

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Whether you are about to move to Corpus Christi or you are just looking to save money by switching electricity providers – we’ve got you covered.

Vault has been helping Texans save money on their power bills since 2009. And our services are completely free to consumers.

There is a wide gap in the rates different electric companies charge for electricity in Texas. If you are not vigilant, you can easily find yourself overpaying for the exact same electricity your neighbors are paying less for.

Whether you live in a small apartment, a large home, or something in between, you will find a plan listed here that will help you keep your hard-earned money in your pocket.

Featured Electricity Rates In Corpus Christi, Texas

What Does Power To Choose Electricity Mean?

Simply put, “Power To Choose” means you, as a Texas energy consumer, have the right to select your electricity provider. Electricity companies that serve Corpus Christi are in constant competition with each other to win customers. This can be great for energy consumers. But it does require you to take action and be proactive about taking advantage of your options.

There are certain long-standing brand name energy companies in Texas that predate deregulation in Texas. Because of their name recognition and huge advertising budgets, many people just assume that these companies are the only option for electricity in their area. The truth is these companies are just one among many consumers have to choose from.

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Sometimes these big brand name companies are offering the best price in the market. More often than not, however, there are better electricity rates to be found elsewhere. You just have to take the time to shop and compare.

Electricity rates are constantly changing. Be vigilant and on the lookout for great offers.

Thinking of Moving to Corpus Christi?

Corpus Christi is in the top-10 most populous cities in the state of Texas. Geographically in lies on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, southeast of San Antonio by a little over a hundred miles. Its population has been estimated to be about 316,000 total people. Its name means “Body of Christ” in Latin. The explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda named the city in 1519.

Its economy is bolstered by oil reserves and tourism. And speaking of tourism, there are many popular destinations located in the city. The USS. Lexington Museum located on North Beach is a high-traffic area. And a fun fact about the Lexington is that it was used during the filming of the film Pearl Harbor. Other oft-visited places include Mustang Island and the Texas State Aquarium. Mining and Gas Extraction is one of the most specialized skills that are developed within the Corpus Christi area.

A lot of famous people hail from this city: Farrah Fawcett, MLB player David Freese, and Actress Eva Longoria to name a few.

There are a few sports teams that are affiliated with Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi Hooks (Baseball), Corpus Christi Ice Rays (Ice Hockey), and the Corpus Christi Crabs (Rugby).

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Comparing Electricity Rates with the Appropriate Usage Level

The pricing structure for some electricity plans is fairly straight forward. However, the pricing structure for many electricity plans is complicated. Such plans can be priced with multiple components including flat monthly charges plus per-kWh charges that may fluctuate depending on usage level. On top of this some plans throw in credits that appear when you use above a certain amount of electricity but later disappear when you use a still higher amount.

As a result of all this, the average electricity rate for a given plan can be substantially different at 500 kWh of monthly electricity usage than it is at 1000 kWh of monthly electricity usage.

If you live in an apartment you need to make sure you are looking at the 500 kWh average electricity rates. If you are looking at the 2000 kWh average electricity rates, you may find that what you thought was the cheapest electricity plan is actually one of the most expensive if you don’t use enough electricity.

Likewise, if you live in a larger home, you should be comparing rates based on 2000 kWh of average electricity usage – not 1000 kWh or 500 kWh.

Energy Company Jobs in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi continues to be positively impacted by the Eagle Ford Shale oil field. Although the price of oil and gas has come down, the number of available jobs in the energy industry are up. Whether or not you have experience in the energy arena, there are plenty of jobs to be had.

Turbomachinery Industries is parts supplier and servicing company that mainly caters to the energy industry. With the constant wear that takes place while drilling of roil and natural gas, Turbomachinery is a game saver. They have a 30,000 square foot Corpus Christi facility that is actively looking for employees.

C&J Energy Services provides the oil and gas energy industry with technologies involved in well construction and completions, as well as ongoing servicing of wells already in operation.

Cudd Energy Services is a leader in the energy industry, with expertise in the drilling for oil and gas. They are active in the nearby Eagle Ford Shale, and are always on the lookout for qualified drivers and drill operators.

GTA Solar Screens is a local company that installs solar deflecting screens to the exterior of your windows. By filtering out part of the sunlight before it is able to heat your windows, you will see a drop in your summer electric bills. The screens can easily be removed during the winter months, though most people prefer to keep them on.

How are Corpus Christi Electricity Rates Figured?

Each electricity provider in Corpus Christi creates their own electricity plans and sets their own electricity rates. The rates on any particular plan are a result of all of the fees, credits and other adjustments the provider includes in the plan when they create it. Each electricity plan is a formula unto itself. The electricity rate you actually achieve once you begin buying electricity through this plan will be different month to month depending on how much electricity you use for the month. The idea of a fixed electricity rate in Texas is somewhat of a misnomer.

Here is an example of how the electricity rate is created for one Corpus Christi electricity plan. If you review the plan’s documentation you will see five elements that go into your electricity bill.

Energy Rate = 5.80 ¢ per kWh
Base Charge = $7.95 per month
TDU Electric Delivery Charge = $3.42 per month
TDU Electric Delivery Charge = 3.697 ¢ per kWh
Credit for Billing cycle for usage greater than 2000 kWh = $40 per month

The two flat fees ($7.95 per month and $3.42 per month) will always cause you to have a higher average electricity rate if you use less electricity. That’s just how the math works. The $40 bill credit that occurs as soon as you hit 2000 kWhs has the effect of making your average electricity rate drop dramatically as soon as you cross 2000 kWhs in the billing period.

The resulting electricity rates are:

11.8¢/kWh @500 kWh
10.6¢/kWh @1000 kWh
8.1¢/kWh @2000 kWh

Interestingly, if you miss the 2000 kWh bill credit by just 1 kWh your average electricity rate looks very different. Your electric bill goes from $161 to $201 taking your electricity rate from 8.1¢/kWh to 10.1¢/kWh

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Commercial Electricity Plans In Corpus Christi

Shopping for the cheapest electricity rates in Corpus Christi for a business is not as simple as it is to shop for electricity for your home. For residential electricity, all you have to do is compare the cheapest electricity rates on VaultElectricity’s Corpus Christi page.

Commercial electricity in Corpus Christi is more complicated and its dependent on how much electricity your business uses, and the credit history of your business.
For small to medium sized businesses with good credit, finding the cheapest electricity is pretty straight forward. Just give us a call and we can tell you which energy provider has the cheapest electricity rates in Corpus Christi for that day. Since we receive daily updates on commercial electric rates from the leading providers, we know who has the cheapest business electricity rates.

For larger businesses, we have specific process designed to deliver the lowest energy cost to your business. We put your account up for bidding to the best electric providers, forcing them to make the best offer they possibly can in order to win your business’s electricity account. Our process is a blind reverse auction that gathers custom bids for you, the electric companies give the absolute cheapest rate quote they can.

If your business has bad credit or no credit history, you have several options that we can walk you through. Give us a call and we can connect you with our team of no deposit commercial electricity experts who specializes in helping credit-challenged businesses get power.

Utility Company Contact Information:

AEP Contact Information:
For power outages in Corpus Christi Texas, please call AEP at 1-866-223-8508. To have underground lines located prior to digging in Corpus Christi Texas, call 1-800-344-8377.

Smart Meter Information:
For information on the smart meter program in Corpus Christi Texas, click here.

Important Phone Numbers for Corpus Christi:
Corpus Christi Water Department: 361-826-2489