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At your usage level

What Kingwood plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live Kingwood plans
5.9¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, CenterPoint delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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Top plans

Top Kingwood plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

5.9¢

at 1,000 kWh

$59

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Kingwood area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Kingwood

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Kingwood. Whichever plan you pick, CenterPoint still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes CenterPoint delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Kingwood electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the CenterPoint territory average 14.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 5.9¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

CenterPoint is Kingwood’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; CenterPoint delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Kingwood addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Kingwood today is 5.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 122 plans in Kingwood, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Kingwood

17 providers sell into the CenterPoint territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
5.9¢
cheapest today, all in
122
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Kingwood

Kingwood spans 4 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Kingwood? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Kingwood addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    Harris County MUD #152 Call 281-579-4500 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    Harris County MUD #152 Call 281-579-4500 Website →
Go deeper The full Kingwood electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Kingwood: population 71,000 · Harris County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Kingwood

Are you moving to Kingwood? Are you a longtime resident or business owner? You don’t need to look further than this guide if you are trying to find cheap electricity.

Kingwood Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits5.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits5.9c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
D
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
D
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 24 Credits6.0c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: CenterPoint Energy (Texas) Fetched: 9:28 PM

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Compare Power changed the game for Kingwood residents searching for affordable electricity rates. The company opened for business in 2009 to provide no-cost assistance to Texas residents.

You can choose your home’s electric provider in Kingwood.

The site gathers all of the energy plans available in Kingwood in just seconds. These plans are compared using the same factors so you can make an informed choice.

All you need to get started is your zip code. You will find an electricity plan to meet your household needs from there.

Instantly compare competing Kingwood electricity companies

In 2002, Texas’s state legislature took steps to deregulate the energy market. By deregulating electricity, state legislators ended monopolies that stuck consumers with high monthly bills.

The market for energy in Kingwood is competitive, with up to 100 providers competing for new customers.

What does this mean for you? Energy providers keep their rates low to lure residential and commercial clients.

Compare Power gathers all of the available rates in Kingwood so that you can take advantage of this market.

Average Electricity Rates in Kingwood

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Kingwood

What’s the number one rule for finding cheap energy plans? Know your usage!

This is an essential step in your search for a new provider because of the methods used by most electrical companies. Companies typically advertise their price per kWh using a standard rate of 2,000 kWh.

You might be fine with this pricing if you already use that much monthly energy. Since most households fall above or below that usage level, their quoted prices might not reflect their actual rates. Imagine the shock you’d feel if your first bill with a provider was significantly higher than the quote.

Compare Power solves this problem by using your actual usage to produce quotes. The site uses your zip code and monthly usage rate to produce quotes that reflect the current market. Compare Power also includes taxes and other charges that might not appear in energy provider quotes.

The first step toward accurate quotes for inexpensive energy is determining your usage from the past year or your expected usage for the next year.

Once you’ve found your ideal quote, you can even complete a sign-up on Compare Power’s site.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

Estimate your usage if you don’t have recent usage history

In some cases, obtaining the previous usage for your home may not be possible. You may not have accurate records or just purchased a new home.

If this is true for you, estimate your typical monthly usage for the next month. This isn’t ideal, but it is a better alternative than selecting a provider that doesn’t meet your needs.

Use Compare Power to find the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Kingwood: Setting up Electricity

Kingwood is a planned community home to over 80,000 residents in 2017. The community offers tranquil surroundings and easy access to the Houston metro area. You can enjoy thousands of acres of green space and the community’s country club.

If you are new to Kingwood or haven’t established electricity service before, it’s important to get previous usage for your home.

The previous homeowner should be able to help you determine usage for the home based on previous bills.

This process may take some time and effort, but you stand to save hundreds of dollars each year on your monthly bills.

With this information, Compare Power can complete the necessary calculations to determine your home’s usage level.

Without a usage history, you can still use the site’s “Help Me Choose” tool to evaluate usage levels for your Kingwood home.

Switching Electricity Companies in Kingwood

The energy market in Texas is constantly changing, with monthly electricity rates fluctuating based on demand. These changes can be helpful to your bottom line, so checking for rates each year is essential.

Another reason to check for new rates is that your current provider might use the end of your contract to raise your monthly rate.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Switching your electrical provider is easy. Your next provider will handle contract cancellation without home visits or phone calls.

Your power remains on throughout the transition process because the wires and poles don’t change hands. The process only takes a few minutes, so that you can get on with your day.

Before switching, it’s good to consider legal avenues for ending your current contract early.

State law allows customers to cancel their energy plans within 14 days of contract expiration without paying penalties. Establishing a start date for a new provider within 60 days of contract cancellation is also possible.

Even if you have to pay the penalty for early termination, you might be able to find a plan on Compare Power that more than offsets the penalty in monthly savings.

If you’re ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the best possible rate.

Kingwood Energy Companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Are you looking for a great electric company in Kingwood?

You can sign up for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Kingwood

Your search for electricity plans in Kingwood might hit a snag if a deposit is required. Some providers require deposits based on credit checks or if an applicant is a new customer.

Compare Power makes it easy to find no-deposit energy plans. With a single search, you can compare plans in Kingwood that don’t require deposits.

The energy market is favorable to buyers like you, thanks to deregulation. Compare Power offers the tools to take advantage of competitive rates and favorable deposit policies.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

If you have any questions about deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will reply as soon as possible.

Kingwood Business Electricity Plans

Kingwood offers an ideal location for business owners with easy access to residential customers and the Houston metro area.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

Your Kingwood business needs to avoid unnecessary expenses to thrive. An easy way to reduce costs is to find an affordable energy plan.

Compare Power simplifies the search for commercial electricity plans. Local providers offer sealed bids to Compare Power, which publishes these bids for commercial customers.

You can review bids, select the right plan, and return to business.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Kingwood Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (713) 207-2222.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Kingwood, call 800-259-5544 or https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/contact-us.

Gas

For gas service in Kingwood, call or visit https://www.atmosenergy.com at 888-286-6700.

Garbage/Recycling Pickup

In Kingwood, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are included with your water utilities bill from the Harris County Municipal Utility District #152.

Water

The https://www.hcmud152.com/ handles water service for Kingwood.

Customer Care: 281-579-4500

24-Hour Emergency Service 281-209-2100: call if you suspect a water main break, water leak, sewer overflow, or water contamination.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the CenterPoint service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

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Kingswood Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Kingwood was developed in the 1970s by Friendswood Development Company as one of America's first master-planned communities, designed around the natural beauty of the East Fork San Jacinto River. The community was carefully planned to preserve thousands of acres of pine forests and wetlands, earning it the nickname 'The Livable Forest' and setting a new standard for environmentally conscious suburban development in Texas.

RECENT

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey devastated Kingwood with unprecedented flooding when the San Jacinto River reached record levels of over 79 feet, forcing the evacuation of nearly the entire community. The resilient residents have since rebuilt stronger than before, with many homes elevated and new flood mitigation measures implemented throughout the area, transforming the community into a model for flood-resistant development.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music superstar Clint Black grew up in Kingwood and got his start performing at local venues in the area during the 1980s. He went on to become one of the biggest stars of the country music boom in the 1990s, with over 30 singles on the country charts, but he still credits his Kingwood roots and the supportive local music scene for launching his career.

DID YOU KNOW

Kingwood is home to one of the most extensive trail systems in Texas, with over 15 miles of interconnected hiking and biking trails that wind through pristine forest and along the San Jacinto River. The trail system was so well-designed that it survived Hurricane Harvey largely intact and has become a model for other communities, attracting trail enthusiasts from across the Houston metropolitan area who come to experience what locals call 'wilderness in the suburbs.'

CULTURAL

Kingwood hosts the annual 'Kingwood Lone Star College Folk Festival' each spring, which has grown into one of Southeast Texas's premier cultural events featuring traditional music, crafts, and food from various ethnic communities. The festival celebrates the area's unique blend of Southern, Western, and international cultures, with authentic demonstrations of blacksmithing, quilting, and folk dancing that preserve the heritage of early Texas settlers while embracing the community's modern diversity.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

281-359-7411

Website

22100 Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339

Water

Harris County MUD #152

281-579-4500

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Harris County MUD #152

281-579-4500

Website

School District

Humble Independent School District

281-641-1000

Website

Public Library

281-360-6804

Website