Compare Richmond Electricity Rates and Companies

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

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Best Richmond Electricity Plans and Rates

Provider

Plan Name

Est. Monthly Bill

Rate (¢/kWh)

% Renewable

Tri-Eagle Energy

Simple Savings 12

$152

15.2

9%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Budget Saver 12

$162

16.2

30%

Veteran Energy

Secure 12

$159

15.9

7%

4Change Energy

One Rate 12

$161

16.1

9%

Rhythm Energy

Simply Select 12

$161

16.1

100%

Gexa Energy

Gexa Light Saver 12

$170

17.0

100%

Frontier Utilities

Platinum 12+

$179

17.9

26%

TXU Energy

Simple Rate 12

$176

17.6

9%

Payless Power

12 Month - Prepaid

$187

18.7

26%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Saver Premier 12

$205

20.5

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

Discount Power

Bill Credit Bundle 12

$109

10.9

24%

Discount Power

Bill Credit Bundle 24

$109

10.9

24%

Cirro

Simple Bill Credit 12

$109

10.9

24%

Cirro

Simple Bill Credit 24

$109

10.9

24%

Frontier

Frontier Saver Plus 24

$109

10.9

30

Frontier

Frontier Saver Plus 12

$109

10.9

30%

Gexa

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24

$109

10.9

100%

Gexa

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12

$109

10.9

100%

Express Energy

Flash 12

$116

11.6

0%

Express Energy

Flash 24

$116

11.6

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%)