Stafford electricity rates

The EIA publishes average rates at the state level: the Texas residential average is 16.99 cents per kWh all-in (energy, delivery, and fees), per data through 04/2026, versus 18.83 cents nationally. At Stafford's average usage of about 1,300 kWh per month, that state-average rate implies a bill of roughly $221. These are market context, not any plan's price: what you actually pay depends on your plan and your usage.

Yes. Stafford sits in CenterPoint Energy delivery territory and is part of the deregulated Texas retail market, so every household chooses its retail electric provider. Switching providers never changes the wires, the meter, or who restores power after an outage. That is CenterPoint Energy's job no matter which plan you pick. Switching only changes who bills you for the energy and at what price.

CenterPoint Energy is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for Stafford. It owns the wires and meters, charges regulated delivery rates that are identical for everyone in the territory, and responds to outages no matter which retail provider you choose.

About 1,300 kWh per month, an estimate anchored to EIA residential consumption data for Texas metros. Actual usage swings hard with the seasons: Texas summers are air-conditioning dominant, so July and August run far above the annual average while winter months run below it.

There is no single cheapest plan for everyone, because Texas plans price differently at different usage levels. Every plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL) shows the average price at 500, 1000, and 2000 kWh, and those three numbers differ on almost every plan once base charges, bill credits, and minimum-usage fees do their work. The honest way to shop is to compare plans at YOUR monthly usage, including TDU delivery charges, and check the EFL before enrolling. That is exactly what our comparison does. It is free to you; suppliers pay Voltcheckr a referral fee when you enroll through it.

The weeks around your contract end date. When a fixed plan expires and you do nothing, most Texas providers move you to a default month-to-month plan that usually costs more, and Texas PUCT rules let you leave a fixed plan without an early termination fee in the final 14 days before it expires. If you do not know your end date, set a free Rate Watch and we will email you when your renewal window opens. It is free to you; suppliers pay Voltcheckr referral fees when customers enroll through the comparison.

Usually yes. If your unit has its own meter and the electricity account is in your name, you can choose your retail provider like any homeowner. If utilities are included in your rent, the account belongs to the landlord and the choice is theirs.