Best Richmond Electricity Plans and Rates
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tri-Eagle Energy | Simple Savings 12 | $142 | 14.2 | 9% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Budget Saver 12 | $163 | 16.3 | 30% |
Veteran Energy | Secure 12 | $159 | 15.9 | 7% |
4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | $161 | 16.1 | 9% |
Rhythm Energy | Simply Select 12 | $159 | 15.9 | 100% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Light Saver 12 | $171 | 17.1 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Platinum 12+ | $180 | 18.0 | 26% |
TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $182 | 18.2 | 9% |
Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid | $187 | 18.7 | 26% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Premier 12 | $209 | 20.9 | 26% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Centerpoint service areas are pulled for the zip code 77077. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Cheapest Electricity Rates in Richmond
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Express Energy | Flash 12 | $107 | 10.7 | 0% |
Express Energy | Flash 24 | $107 | 10.7 | 0% |
4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 24 | $107 | 10.7 | 0.09% |
4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Select 12 | $107 | 10.7 | 0.09% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 12 Plan | $108 | 10.8 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Plan | $108 | 10.8 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Saver Plus 24 Plan | $116 | 11.6 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 Plan | $116 | 11.6 | 100% |
Tri-Eagle | Sure Value 36 | $129 | 12.9 | 0% |
Tri-Eagle | Sure Value 12 | $129 | 12.9 | 0% |
Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Centerpoint service areas are pulled for the zip code 77077. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.
Top Richmond Electric Companies
Retail Energy Provider | Our Rating | Customer Satisfaction Score | BBB Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
TXU Energy | 4.9 | 4.7 | A+ |
Green Mountain Energy | 4.9 | 5 | A+ |
Reliant Energy | 4.9 | 4.8 | NR |
TriEagle Energy | 4.8 | 4.6 | A+ |
Express Energy | 4.8 | 5 | A+ |
4Change Energy | 4.7 | 4.8 | A+ |
Discount Power | 4.7 | 4.5 | NR |
Gexa Energy | 4.6 | 4.2 | C |
Direct Energy | 4.6 | 4.5 | NR |
Frontier Utilities | 4.5 | 4 | NR |
How to Lower Your Electricity Bill and Carbon Emissions in Richmond
How to lower your carbon emissions: lowering your carbon emissions can save you money while lowering the carbon emissions released from energy consumption. If you want to look into more sustainable energy practices, there are a few small changes you can make. Consider reducing the amount that you drive your vehicle by walking, biking, or carpooling.
Cut your electricity costs by following these easy steps: when considering more cost-effective and sustainable practices, review these 10 simple steps that you can take.
Receive a customer commercial energy quote: find numerous energy providers that focus on small businesses on Home Energy Club’s Business Plans page, where you can request a custom quote.
Who to Call if You Have a Power Outage in Richmond
When you experience a power outage in the Richmond area, contact Centerpoint Electric online to report the location, severity, and time of the outage. It may also be useful to understand the differences between a REP and TDSP when reporting a power outage in your area. You also have the option to call 800-332-7143 to report the outage by speaking to a representative.
Electric Companies in Richmond
Home Energy Company collects reviews and customer satisfaction data on over 40 electricity companies servicing Richmond from a combination of independent review sites, the State of Texas Public Utility Commission Complaints Stats, the Better Business Bureau, and other sources. HEC combines third-party information with its Home Energy Club/Amazon customer rating survey results to determine a rating for the energy providers.
The ratings can be found on the HEC electric company reviews page and Texas energy providers‘ profile pages. You’ll find reviews, phone numbers, and energy rate links for all providers on their profile pages.
About Richmond
Richmond, Texas, is in the Houston area and is part of Fort Bend County. Originally named after the town of Richmond in England, this city was one of the first incorporated areas in the Republic of Texas in 1837.
Landmarks, Events, Universities, and Sports Teams in Richmond
Here are some notable landmarks, events, universities, and sports teams near Richmond:
- The Sugar Land Space Cowboys
- Richmond Water Tower
- Mirabeau B. Lamar Monument
- Fort Bend Museum Southern Pacific RR Brazos River Bridge
How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies
With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We created a comprehensive rating methodology to help you cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for your needs, whether you’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.
We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on results from our 2025 energy survey of 1,600 Texans, scoring providers on customer satisfaction, experience and retention. Here’s how these core factors weighed into our ratings:
- Customer satisfaction (30%)
- Customer retention (30%)
- Online experience (20%)
- Customer experience (20%)
