Cypress Electricity Rates
We’re tracking 195 electricity plans in Cypress right now, starting at 6.2¢/kWh. The average across all 37 providers is 13.44¢/kWh, with the cheapest plan at 6.2¢ and the most expensive at 20.8¢. Prices reflect today’s market and change as providers adjust.
Today's Cheapest Plans
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.
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢
3 months
Cheapest
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6.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.40¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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7.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.90¢
24 months
Fixed Rate
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7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 9.70¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 9.70¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SmartEnergy
SmartGreen 3 - 10.60¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 10.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.90¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 4 - 11.60¢
4 months
Fixed Rate
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11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 11.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.80¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 11.90¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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11.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Cypress Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Cypress are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,842,000 customers across Greater Houston, including Cypress. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
Cypress Electric Bills
At Cypress’s average rate of 13.4¢/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
A typical Cypress home’s bill ranges from about $109 in Mar to $230 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.
Cypress Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Cypress Grid Status
As of , there are 1,418 customers without power in Cypress’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.05% of 2,838,049 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 21,873 Texas customers are without power across 58 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in Cypress 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.
Is there a power outage in Cypress right now?
Yes. As of , there are 1,418 customers without power in Cypress (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.05% of 2,838,049 tracked customers.
Best Electricity Plans in Cypress by Usage Level
The average Cypress home uses about 1,200–1,500 kWh per month — well above the national average of 1,000 kWh. Cypress’s master-planned communities like Bridgeland and Towne Lake feature larger homes that drive higher usage, and Gulf Coast humidity means AC runs hard from May through October. Below are the best Cypress plans at four common usage levels, updated daily.
- Ranchero Power
- 10.7¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Ranchero Power
- 9.3¢/kWh at this usage
- 1-month fixed rate
Cypress Electricity Providers
We’ve compared rates and plans from 37 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Cypress’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; CenterPoint delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.
Cypress Business Electricity Rates
Cypress’s rapid growth has brought a wave of retail, restaurants, medical offices, and service businesses to the US-290 corridor and surrounding master-planned communities. Whether you run a Bridgeland shopping center tenant space, a Fairfield Town Center restaurant, or a Cypress-area warehouse, deregulation means you can shop dozens of providers for the best commercial rate. Cypress businesses switching from default utility rates typically save 15–30% on their electricity costs.
Unlike Cypress residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. That means a 3-minute quote request can unlock Cypress business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
How to Get or Switch Cypress Electricity
Whether you’re moving to Cypress or switching from an existing provider, the process is the same and takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider handles the coordination with CenterPoint Energy — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.
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Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract
Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in CenterPoint’s deregulated territory. Cypress, Bridgeland, Towne Lake, and surrounding Harris County areas qualify. If you’re switching from an existing plan, check your contract end date and early-termination fee — most ETFs are $50–$200, and you can switch penalty-free within 14 days of your contract end.
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Compare Plans
Shop rates from Cypress’s 37 providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,200 kWh, larger homes in master-planned communities 1,500–2,000+ kWh. If you’re on an old plan or rolled onto a variable rate, switching could save $30–$65 per month.
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Sign Up
Enroll online or by phone. You’ll need your service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new provider files a switch request with ERCOT and CenterPoint, and service transfers on your next meter-read date — typically 1–3 business days. No one visits your home and the lights stay on the entire time.
Moving to Cypress?
Schedule your electricity at least 5 business days before your move-in date to ensure power is on when you arrive — especially important in Cypress’s new-build communities where service may need initial activation. Many providers offer same-day or next-day activation for an additional fee if you’re in a time crunch.
Cypress Solar
Cypress gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
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 and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $16,475 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Frequently Asked Questions About Cypress Electricity
Got questions about Cypress’s electricity market? Our Cypress-focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, and everything you need to know.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Cypress right now?
As of today, the lowest Cypress rate is 6.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢). Across 37 providers offering 195 plans, rates average 13.44¢/kWh. All retail providers serving Cypress are certified by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and compete on the same CenterPoint Energy distribution grid. Switching from average to cheapest saves roughly $72/month. Prices are updated multiple times per day.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Cypress?
Roughly $134/month for a Cypress home using 1,000 kWh at the average 13.44¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Texas homes use about 1,140 kWh/month on average. The cheapest plan at 6.2¢ cuts supply costs to $62/month. CenterPoint Energy’s regulated delivery charges are separate and apply to all plans equally.
Who delivers electricity in Cypress?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Cypress — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Under the deregulated model regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), your TDU (CenterPoint Energy) is separate from your supplier. Your choice of REP (Retail Electric Provider) only affects who bills you for the supply portion and at what rate.
How do I switch electricity providers in Cypress?
Compare rates from 37 providers, sign up with your preferred REP (Retail Electric Provider), and that’s it. CenterPoint Energy completes the switch in 1–2 business days with no service interruption. Under PUCT regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same CenterPoint Energy lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.
Are there renewable energy plans in Cypress?
Many Cypress electricity providers offer plans with renewable energy content sourced from wind and solar facilities connected to the ERCOT grid. Plans with higher renewable percentages use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset your consumption. Same CenterPoint Energy delivery, same reliability. Pricing is often comparable to conventional plans, and no home modifications are required.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Cypress?
In Cypress, CenterPoint Energy delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply uniformly to all customers. These fees cover the physical grid — poles, wires, transformers, meters, and outage crews. Plan rates advertised on comparison sites generally include delivery charges already. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for every plan shows the exact split between supply costs and CenterPoint Energy’s delivery fees.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Cypress?
A fixed-rate plan in Cypress locks your per-kWh supply rate for the contract term, shielding you from ERCOT wholesale price swings. Variable plans may start lower but can increase monthly without notice. With Cypress fixed rates starting at 6.2¢/kWh, locking in during mild-weather months gives most households more predictable bills and lower overall costs.
