ELECTRICITY RATES IN SUGAR LAND
Sugar Land Electricity Rates and Plans
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ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN SUGAR LAND
Sugar Land Electricity Guide
Sugar Land electricity prices have decreased by about 0.1¢ over the past 7 days for an average sized home, roughly a $1/month drop for a 1,000 kWh household. Rates range from 7.1¢ to 22.02¢ per kWh across 113 available plans, with the market average at 14.92¢. Greater Houston’s spread between plans is wide, so term length and plan type matter. We’ll keep tracking these trends as they develop.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Sugar Land
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the CenterPoint Energy utility region, which Sugar Land is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN SUGAR LAND
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Sugar Land is part of the Texas electricity market, deregulated in 1999, so residents choose their retail electricity provider while the local utility still delivers power and handles outages. Currently 113 plans are available, including 106 fixed-rate plans, 111 renewable options (22 are 100% green), 5 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid plans. Fixed-rate plans average 14.76¢ per kWh, compared with a market average of 14.92¢. Because 86% of homes are single-family residences using about 1,225 kWh per month, most residents should compare plans priced at that usage level.
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Based on 77478 ZIP code. 113 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:37 AM CDT on October 22, 2026.
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN SUGAR LAND
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Single-family homes make up 86% of Sugar Land's housing stock, with an estimated average size of about 2,261 square feet and usage near 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE's SimpleSaver 9 plan at 9.3¢/kWh comes to roughly $114 per month. Large apartment complexes (10+ units), which account for 9% of housing and use about 517 kWh per month, align more closely with APGE's Rent Simple Saver 9 plan at 12.1¢/kWh, or roughly $63 per month.
Single-family homes
86% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
9% of homes in the city
Townhomes / attached
2% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Sugar Land, TX (39,196 total housing units). Energy estimates based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), West South Central region.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Sugar Land.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Sugar Land
As of Oct 22nd, 2026, the lowest rate in Sugar Land is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.1¢/kWh. That is well below the market average of 14.92¢/kWh across 113 available plans, so shoppers can save considerably by comparing options.
Sugar Land's hot, humid summers drive air conditioning use. Cooling demand often peaks in July and August, so homes can see bills rise sharply during those months. Choosing a plan with predictable rates or a budget billing option can help smooth seasonal spikes.
With 86% of homes being single-family and typical usage around 1,225 kWh per month, a plan tier around 2,000 kWh is recommended. Among 111 green energy plans, choose one matching that tier to balance cost and sustainability.
Raise your thermostat a few degrees in summer, use ceiling fans, and seal attic and window leaks. Switching from the 14.92¢/kWh market average to a plan like APGE's 7.1¢/kWh SimpleSaver 9 can also cut costs significantly.
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