Electricity plans in The Woodlands
Compare 123+ plans by true cost from providers serving The Woodlands. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated June 2026
The Woodlands fast facts
- County
- Montgomery County
- Population
- 114K
- TDU
- CenterPoint
- Sample ZIP
- 77380
- CenterPoint outage / switch-hold line
- 1-800-332-7143
About The Woodlands
What you're shopping for power in.
The Woodlands is a 28,000-acre master-planned community north of Houston with a strong corporate-campus base (ExxonMobil moved its U.S. HQ to a 385-acre site here in 2014). The community is heavily forested by design, with strict tree-preservation rules across all eight villages.
Climate & bill pattern
Slightly cooler nights than central Houston thanks to the tree canopy, but the same long humid summer and AC season.
Homes in The Woodlands skew large (3,000+ sq ft is typical in Sterling Ridge and Creekside) and energy bills run high — fixed-rate 24-36 month plans are the dominant choice for predictability.
Major employers
- ·ExxonMobil
- ·Chevron Phillips
- ·Anadarko (Occidental)
- ·Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
- ·Conroe ISD
Known neighborhoods
- ·Grogan's Mill
- ·Panther Creek
- ·Cochran's Crossing
- ·Indian Springs
- ·Sterling Ridge
- ·Creekside Park
Best in The Woodlands
Best plans in The Woodlands
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
Smart Choice - 12
SimpleSaver 13
SimpleSaver 12
Maxx Saver Value 8
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 12
Providers
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Local guide
About electricity in The Woodlands
The Woodlands is served by CenterPoint as the local TDU. With a population of 114K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 123+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electric providers serving the CenterPoint grid.
The average all-in rate in The Woodlands is currently 14.9¢/kWh 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 The Woodlands?
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Approximately 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans on the CenterPoint grid span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates available statewide start around 6.8¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for The Woodlands?
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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 The Woodlands?
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Yes. Choose from 123+ 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 advertised rate at 2,000 kWh. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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