Conroe Electricity Rates

Conroe has one of the most competitive electricity markets in the CenterPoint Energy territory, with 181 active plans. Across the CenterPoint Energy territory, the average rate sits at 12.33¢/kWh. The gap between the lowest (5.9¢) and highest (19.2¢) plan is significant. Prices reflect today’s market and change as providers adjust.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Conroe

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Conroe electricity plans sorted by rate at 1,000 kWh usage, updated September 1, 2026 @ 7:31 AM CT
ProviderPlan Name & TermRate per kWhSign Up
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
12 months Cheapest
5.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
5.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
5.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
7.06¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 9.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Digital Choice 5 - 9.90¢
5 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
No Bull 5 - 9.90¢
5 months Fixed Rate
9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.00¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 9 - 10.00¢
9 months Fixed Rate
10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 5 - 10.10¢
5 months Fixed Rate
10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 4 - 10.20¢
4 months Fixed Rate
10.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 11 - 10.30¢
11 months Fixed Rate
10.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 10.40¢
10 months Fixed Rate
10.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 10.40¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 10.50¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CenterPoint
Delivers Your Power
12.3¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
10.7 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Conroe Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Conroe are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

CenterPoint Energy
Transmission & Distribution Utility · Greater Houston
2.8M
Customers served statewide
1.8 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
98 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including Conroe. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.

See the full CenterPoint profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Conroe Electric Bills

At Conroe’s average rate of 12.3¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$117
Jan
$106
Feb
$100
Mar
$106
Apr
$131
May
$171
Jun
$207
Jul
$211
Aug
$183
Sep
$131
Oct
$106
Nov
$120
Dec

A typical Conroe home’s bill ranges from about $100 in Mar to $211 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Conroe Power Generation

43% Natural Gas
22% Wind
13% Solar
12% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
37%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
872 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Conroe home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Conroe Grid Status

As of , there are 15 customers without power in Conroe’s Montgomery County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 361,288 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 38,950 Texas customers are without power across 540 of 254 counties.

15
Customers Out
361,288
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
4m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

CenterPoint Energy
361,288 customers in Montgomery County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

CenterPoint Energy customers in Conroe experience an average of 1.1 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 98 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.8 hours per customer.

88° Clear
96°Feels like 62%Humidity 6 mphWind
Flood Watch in effect for Conroe and Montgomery County. Outages in the area may be weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KCXO

Is there a power outage in Conroe right now?

Yes. As of , there are 15 customers without power in Conroe (Montgomery County, Texas), representing <0.01% of 361,288 tracked customers.

Best Conroe Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Texas summers mean higher electricity usage — the average Conroe household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks well above that. Compare plans at your actual usage level to avoid bill shock.

Conroe Apartments
500 kWh/month
Digital Choice 5 - 9.90¢
$49.50/mo
estimated Conroe monthly bill
  • Rhythm
  • 9.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 5-month fixed rate
Average Conroe Home
1,000 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
$59.00/mo
estimated Conroe monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Conroe Homes
1,500 kWh/month
SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢
$88.50/mo
estimated Conroe monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Conroe Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 9.90¢
$190.00/mo
estimated Conroe monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 9.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate

Conroe Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 35 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Conroe’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today.

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Conroe
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Atlantex Power
REP · Conroe
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
TXU
Est. 1882
Ranchero Power
REP · Conroe
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Energy Texas
REP · Conroe
True Power
REP · Conroe
Companion Energy
REP · Conroe
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Conroe
Budget Power
REP · Conroe
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Heritage Power
REP · Conroe
Abundance Energy
REP · Conroe
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Conroe
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Conroe
BKV Energy
REP · Conroe
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Conroe
Discount Power
REP · Conroe
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Think Energy LLC
REP · Conroe
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Branch Energy
REP · Conroe
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Conroe

Conroe Business Electricity Rates

Unlike residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, Conroe commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. Businesses in CenterPoint Energy territory typically save 15–30% by comparing providers.

Rooftop Solar

Conroe Solar

Conroe gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 12.3¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,260
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
10.7 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $18,025 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

Conroe Electricity FAQ

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Conroe, Texas.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Conroe right now?

The cheapest Conroe electricity rate is 5.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 5.90¢). The average across all 181 available plans is 12.33¢/kWh. Rates are updated multiple times daily.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Conroe?

Based on today’s average rate of 12.33¢/kWh, expect about $123/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 5.9¢ could bring that down to $59/month.

Who delivers electricity in Conroe?

CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Conroe — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Your choice of supplier only affects who bills you for the supply portion.

How do I switch electricity providers in Conroe?

Pick a REP (Retail Electric Provider), enroll online or by phone, and they handle the CenterPoint Energy transition. The switch takes 1–2 business days with no service interruption.