Electricity plans in Richmond
Compare 118+ plans by true cost from providers serving Richmond. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Richmond fast facts
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Population
- 12K
- TDU
- CenterPoint
- Sample ZIP
- 77406
- CenterPoint outage / switch-hold line
- 1-800-332-7143
About Richmond
What you're shopping for power in.
Richmond is the Fort Bend County seat, sitting on the Brazos River about 30 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Historic downtown retains 19th-century brick storefronts; the surrounding county is dense master-planned subdivision growth.
Climate & bill pattern
Houston-metro humid Gulf Coast climate — long AC seasons, hurricane-corridor exposure.
Mix of historic downtown homes (1,400-1,800 sq ft) and master-planned new builds (2,400-3,200 sq ft). Newer builds dominate the bill profile.
Major employers
- ·Fort Bend ISD (district-adjacent)
- ·Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (proximate)
- ·Fort Bend County government
- ·OakBend Medical Center
Known neighborhoods
- ·Historic Richmond
- ·Pecan Grove
- ·Greatwood (adjacent)
- ·Long Meadow Farms
- ·Lakemont
Best in Richmond
Best plans in Richmond
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 12
Bill Credit Bundle 24
Maxx Saver Value 8
Bill Bonus 24
Providers
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See the lowest true-cost rate from each retail electricity provider serving Richmond.
Local guide
About electricity in Richmond
Richmond is served by CenterPoint as the local TDU. With a population of 12K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 118+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the CenterPoint grid.
The live plans we list in Richmond average 14.4¢/kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.
Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Richmond?
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The live plans we list on the CenterPoint grid average 14.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Richmond start around 6.2¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Richmond?
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CenterPoint maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.
Can I switch providers in Richmond?
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Yes. Choose from 118+ plans available on the CenterPoint grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
How are the rankings calculated?
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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the flat 1,000 kWh advertised rate. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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Richmond electricity plans
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1–3 days, no service interruption
Best plans in Richmond
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Cheap plans in Richmond
Lowest available rates on CenterPoint
Fixed-rate plans in Richmond
Locked rate for the contract term
Variable-rate plans in Richmond
No contract, flexible month-to-month
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Best providers in Richmond
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