ELECTRICITY RATES IN SUGAR LAND
Sugar Land Electricity Rates and Plans
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SUGAR LAND
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN SUGAR LAND
Sugar Land Electricity Guide
Sugar Land electricity prices have edged up about 0.1¢ per kWh over the past 7 days, which comes to roughly $1 a month for an average 1,000 kWh home. The current average market rate is 15.05¢/kWh, with 121 available plans ranging from 7.0¢ to 22.02¢ per kWh across the Greater Houston service territory. The spread is wide, so plan terms and structure matter more than the small weekly move.
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
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Sugar Land
Sugar Land is part of the Texas deregulated electricity market, which means residents choose their retail electricity provider while the local utility company continues to deliver power and handle outages. Currently 121 plans are available, with 114 fixed-rate plans, 5 time-of-use plans, 2 prepaid plans, and 119 renewable options, 22 of which are 100% green. Rates range from 7.0¢ to 22.02¢ per kWh, with an average of 15.05¢. Because 86% of homes are single-family residences using 1,225 kWh per month, most households should compare plans at that usage level, since both the rate and fees shape the bill.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 10, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN SUGAR LAND
APGE
SimpleSaver 9
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
APGE
SimpleSaver 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
100%
4.7
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
3%
4.9
COMPARE ELECTRICITY PLANS
Compare electricity plans in Sugar Land
Based on 77478 ZIP code. 121 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:33 AM CDT on October 10, 2026.
| Provider | Plan Details | Term | Monthly Bill | Rate per kWh | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SimpleSaver 9 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 9 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
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SimpleSaver 12 5%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$71.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.1¢
Price per kWh |
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|
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Frontier Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.83
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.83
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 100%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.83
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
|
Maxx Saver Value 12 3%
4.9
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.92
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Bill Credit Bundle 12 20%
3.6
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.86
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
|
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Bill Credit Bundle 24 20%
3.6
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.86
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Bill Bonus 12 24%
4.0
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.90
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
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Bill Bonus 24 24%
4.0
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.90
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Maxx Saver Value 8 3%
4.9
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Fixed Rate 8 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$73.20
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
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SimpleSaver 24 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$78.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.8¢
Price per kWh |
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN SUGAR LAND
Find the right plan for your home
Single-family homes make up 86% of Sugar Land housing, with an estimated size of about 2,261 square feet and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE's SimpleSaver 9 plan at 9.2¢/kWh works out to roughly $113 per month. Large apartment complexes (10+ units), which account for 9% of housing and use about 517 kWh per month, would pay roughly $64 per month on Just Energy's Simple Value – 24 plan at 12.3¢/kWh.
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.
TYPES OF ENERGY PLANS
Electricity plan types available in Sugar Land
Fixed-rate plans
Fixed-rate plans lock in one per-kWh price for the contract term. Sugar Land has 114 of the market's 121 plans, with the cheapest at 7.0¢/kWh and an average of 14.92¢/kWh, useful for budgeting through hot summer cooling months.
Variable-rate plans
Variable-rate plans price electricity monthly based on wholesale market conditions, so bills can rise during Houston-area summer heat. Sugar Land currently lists zero variable-rate or month-to-month plans among the 121 available plans in the market.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy plans source electricity from wind or solar generation. Sugar Land has 119 renewable plans, 22 are 100% green, and the green premium is -0.01¢ above the market average, with renewables averaging 15.04¢/kWh.
Prepaid plans
Prepaid plans require payment before service and typically avoid deposits and credit checks. Two prepaid plans are listed in Sugar Land, averaging 19.51¢/kWh, which is higher than the 14.92¢/kWh fixed-rate average across the market.
Time-of-use plans
Time-of-use plans charge different rates by hour, with peak pricing typically in late afternoon and evening. Five plans are available in Sugar Land at an average of 16.41¢/kWh, suiting households able to shift air conditioning and appliance use.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans set zero per-kWh energy charges during specified off-peak hours, often overnight or on weekends. Sugar Land's hot humid summers make it harder to avoid daytime cooling use, so these plans suit flexible schedules.
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.
Report an Outage
Call 1-800-332-7143. Text “OUT” to 50123. Report online.
TDU Delivery Charges
$4.90/month base charge + 6.5333¢/kWh delivery rate. These charges from CenterPoint Energy are included in every electricity plan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Sugar Land
As of Oct 10th, 2026, the cheapest electricity rate in Sugar Land is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.0¢/kWh. That is well below the market average of 15.05¢/kWh across 121 available plans, so comparing options can lead to real savings.
Sugar Land's hot, humid summers drive heavy air conditioning use, so bills typically peak from June through September. Mild winters keep heating costs lower, though a fixed-rate plan helps you budget year-round. Choosing a plan with predictable pricing can help you manage these seasonal spikes effectively.
For the 86% of Sugar Land homes that are single-family, with typical usage around 1,225 kWh monthly, a 2,000 kWh tier is recommended. Green plans, 119 of 121, are priced just 0.01¢ above average, so sustainability costs little.
Raise your thermostat a few degrees in summer, seal drafts, switch to LED bulbs, and run appliances during off-peak hours. Also compare plans, since APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 7.0¢/kWh undercuts the 15.05¢/kWh market average.
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