Electricity plans in Stafford
Compare 118+ plans by true cost from providers serving Stafford. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Stafford fast facts
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Population
- 17K
- TDU
- CenterPoint
- Sample ZIP
- 77477
- CenterPoint outage / switch-hold line
- 1-800-332-7143
About Stafford
What you're shopping for power in.
Stafford is a small southwest Harris/Fort Bend county city famous for a unique status — it's the largest U.S. city without a city property tax (funded entirely by sales tax revenue from its major retail and industrial base).
Climate & bill pattern
Houston metro climate.
Mix of 1,500-2,200 sq ft homes; no city property tax doesn't change your electric bill — same TDU delivery charges as the rest of Harris/Fort Bend.
Major employers
- ·Texas Instruments (Stafford campus)
- ·Fort Bend ISD
- ·Schlumberger (SLB) (regional)
- ·Sysco (regional)
Known neighborhoods
- ·Park Place
- ·Pebble Beach
- ·Stafford Run
- ·Texas Parkway corridor
Best in Stafford
Best plans in Stafford
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 Stafford.
Local guide
About electricity in Stafford
Stafford is served by CenterPoint as the local TDU. With a population of 17K, 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 Stafford 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 Stafford?
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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 Stafford start around 6.2¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Stafford?
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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 Stafford?
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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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Stafford electricity plans
Plan types available, providers serving the city
Start service in Stafford
Move-in or first-time customer
Switch providers in Stafford
1–3 days, no service interruption
Best plans in Stafford
Top-ranked by overall score
Cheap plans in Stafford
Lowest available rates on CenterPoint
Fixed-rate plans in Stafford
Locked rate for the contract term
Variable-rate plans in Stafford
No contract, flexible month-to-month
No-deposit plans in Stafford
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Best providers in Stafford
Top-rated providers serving CenterPoint
Cheapest providers in Stafford
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