Richmond Electricity Rates
- Ranchero Power has the cheapest electricity pricing in Richmond at 9.7 cents per kWh.
- Richmond electric pricing averages 14.71¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh across all available plans.
- Monthly electricity costs in Richmond run about $147 on an average plan at 1,000 kWh.
Today's Cheapest Richmond Electricity Rates
The table below shows the single cheapest plan from each provider we list in Richmond (CenterPoint Energy delivery area). All rates are at 1,000 kWh monthly usage.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E – Simple Saver | 3 months | 6.20¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Frontier Utilities – Frontier Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.30¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Gexa Energy – Gexa Eco Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.30¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage | Monthly | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Southern Federal Power – Variable Advantage | Monthly | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Constellation – 14 Month Usage Bill Credit | 14 months | 11.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| BKV Energy – Daisy | 6 months | 12.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Think Energy – Think Clean | 12 months | 14.10¢/kWh | Continue |
| TriEagle Energy – Simple Savings | 12 months | 14.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Amigo Energy – Basics PTC - | 36 months | 15.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Tara Energy – Basics PTC - | 36 months | 15.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Basics PTC - | 60 months | 15.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Pronto Power – Power To Choose | Monthly | 15.90¢/kWh | Continue |
† Includes a bill credit that only applies at exactly 1,000 kWh; your rate will be higher at other usage levels.
October’s Richmond Electricity Plans at a Glance
With dozens of electricity providers competing in Richmond, rates and plan options change frequently. Here are a few plans worth considering based on today’s rates:
- APG&E – Simple Saver (3-month): 6.20¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 19.20¢ at 500 kWh and 12.20¢ at 2,000 kWh. This plan works best near 1,000 kWh usage.
- Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage (month-to-month): 9.70¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. No cancellation fee. Rates stay flat across usage levels — 10.70¢ at 500 kWh, 9.70¢ at 1,000 kWh, 9.30¢ at 2,000 kWh.
- Frontier Utilities – Frontier Saver Plus (12-month): 7.30¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 20.30¢ at 500 kWh and 13.30¢ at 2,000 kWh.
Richmond Electricity Providers
We compare rates from retail providers serving Richmond’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Fort Bend County residents today.
Richmond Business Electricity Rates
Richmond is the Fort Bend County seat with a growing commercial base along US-90A and the Grand Parkway. County government, retail, and new development drive the local economy.
Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Richmond Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Richmond, Texas.
Who is my electricity provider in Richmond?
Two companies. CenterPoint owns the power lines and meters in Richmond and fixes outages, while you buy the electricity itself from a retail provider you choose.
What is a good electricity rate in Richmond?
One below the Richmond average of 14.71¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, which already includes CenterPoint's delivery charges. Today 26 of the 60 plans we list come in under it, and the lowest without a bill credit is 9.7¢.
What does a typical Richmond electric bill cost at 1,000 kWh?
About $97 on the cheapest Richmond plan we list without a bill credit, at 9.7¢/kWh, or $147 at the Richmond average of 14.71¢. Both include CenterPoint's delivery charges of $70.23 but not city sales tax.
Source: Texas PUC, 2026
Can a different retail provider lower my CenterPoint delivery charges?
No, every retail provider in Richmond passes through the same CenterPoint delivery charges. CenterPoint delivery costs $4.90 a month plus 6.5333¢/kWh, so 1,000 kWh a month comes to $70.23. Providers compete on the rest of the price.
Source: Texas PUC, 2026
What local taxes are on a Richmond electric bill?
Richmond has a 2% city sales tax, but none of it applies to residential electricity. That adds about $1.94 to a $97 bill for 1,000 kWh on the cheapest Richmond plan we list today without a bill credit.
Source: Texas Comptroller, October 2026
