Searching for cheap electricity rates in Cypress? Like many residents of Cypress, you research energy companies, examine their plans and compare their rates. But with your past experience shopping rates, you don’t know how accurate it is. Teaser rates and fine print may leave you scratching your head how the great rate turned out to be too good to be true.
ElectricityPlans understands your confusion, and we’ve made it our mission to add transparency to Texas’ complex deregulated electricity market.
And we’re your neighbors! We’re based in Cypress Texas. We founded this company in 2017 to help consumers shop for the best electricity plans. That includes shopping for the best and cheapest electricity rates right here at home.
Before we get into the details on how to shop, it’s important to know what’s a good rate for electricity in Cypress? Then you can compare to current electricity rates, which we update on a daily basis.
The average electricity rate in Cypress is 16.05¢ per kWh based on rates as of 01/15/2025. That's based on a typical home in Cypress using 1300 kWh. The average monthly electricity bill in Cypress is $208.65.
How Much is Electricity in Cypress? View Rates by Provider
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 4Change Energy Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12 | 10.9 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Plan | 12 | 10.9 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Plus 12 Plan | 12 | 10.9 ¢ |
| Chariot Energy GridEdge 12 | 12 | 11.1 ¢ |
| Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 24 | 24 | 11.1 ¢ |
| Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 12 | 12 | 11.4 ¢ |
| Cirro Energy Simple Bill Credit Bundle 24 | 24 | 11.5 ¢ |
| Cirro Energy Simple Bill Credit Bundle 12 | 12 | 11.8 ¢ |
| Veteran Energy Valor 12 | 12 | 12.9 ¢ |
| Veteran Energy Valor 24 | 24 | 13.5 ¢ |
| Atlantex Power Luminous 6 | 6 | 13.5 ¢ |
| Constellation 12 Month Usage Bill Credit | 12 | 13.6 ¢ |
| APG&E Electricity Plans 6 | 6 | 13.6 ¢ |
| Constellation 24 Month Usage Bill Credit | 24 | 13.7 ¢ |
| TriEagle Energy Sure Value 12 | 12 | 13.9 ¢ |
| Constellation 12 Month Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units | 12 | 13.9 ¢ |
| Constellation 12 Month Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 1 Unit | 12 | 13.9 ¢ |
| Constellation 36 Month Usage Bill Credit | 36 | 13.9 ¢ |
| Constellation 36 Month Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units | 36 | 14.1 ¢ |
| Reliant Power Savings 24 | 24 | 14.5 ¢ |
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Cypress Electricity Shopping
- How to Find the Cheapest Electricity Rates in Cypress Texas
- Electricity Companies in Cypress TX
- Moving to Cypress Texas – Start Utilities in New HOme
- Switching Electricity Provider in Cypress
- Business Electricity Rates in Cypress – Commercial Electricity Plans
- Power Outage in Cypress
How to Find the Cheapest Electricity Rates in Cypress Texas
Electricity bills in Cypress TX are high enough already. Who wants to spend more than they need to on electricity? You should always shop for the cheapest electricity rate for your home.
That usually means the lowest price per kWh. But make sure to read the details on every electricity plan to see the actual price you will be paying. ElectricityPlans lets you shop based on your actual usage.
Here are some tips to find the best rate for your home:
- You can shop based on your usage, so you know exactly what you will pay per kWh, and the estimated monthly bill. Our Electricity Bill Calculator feature does all the math for you!
- Read one-line summaries of the fine print on each plan. We highlight key items for you.
- You can shop by type of plan. So if you want a tiered rate or bill credit plan, you can find those. But if you want a basic fixed rate plan, you can narrow down your search.
- Compare features on up to three plans at a time with the compare plans tool. You can even email results to yourself to shop later.
Electricity Companies in Cypress TX
The utility company for Cypress is Centerpoint Energy. They delivery power to your home, respond in case of a power emergency and read your meter.
But you have to choose a retail electricity provider (REP) to supply the electricity to your home. Your REP coordinates with your utility, supplies power and provides billing and customer service.
Here’s a list of Cypress TX electricity companies you’ll find on our site:
Average Electricity Bill in Cypress TX
- Average electricity rate in Cypress : 17.66¢ per kWh
- Average electricity usage per month: 1300 kWh
- Average electricity bill in Cypress : $229.58
Moving to Cypress Texas – Start Utilities in New HOme
Moving to a new home? It’s easy to set up your electricity and other utilities before you move.
If you already live in Cypress or the Houston area, you may be able to take your electricity plan with you. This is called a Transfer of Service. You can usually log in to your online account and set up the transfer of service easily.
If need to set up electricity in Cypress for the first time, just enter your zip code, then your approximate usage. Most one bedroom apartments use 500-800 kWh a month, and most 2-bedroom apartments use around 1000 kWh a month.
We recommend that you shop for a basic fixed rate electricity plan for your new home. Once you’ve lived there and know your usage, you can look at tiered rates or bill credit plans that fit your patterns.
Here’s how to set up utilities:
Electricity: Shop ElectricityPlans online to find the best and cheapest electricity rates in Cypress
Gas: Call or visit CenterPoint Energy at 1-800-752-8036
Garbage: Harris County Municipal Utility District #165 or check with your Homeowner’s Association.
Water: Harris County Municipal Utility District #165
Switching Electricity Provider in Cypress
If you already live in your home, you will want to shop for new electricity service every year. That’s because electricity companies routinely offer their new customers the best rates.
Here are our tips for switching electricity providers:
- Make a note of your expiration date (or use our contract expiration reminder service)
- Always comparison shop to find the best electricity rate for your home and shop based on your average monthly usage.
- Pick a start date for your new contract that’s within 14 days of your actual contract expiration to avoid an early termination penalty.
- Your new provider will take care of switching your service. There’s no need to call your current provider to break up.
The average size home in Cypress Texas is nearly 2800 square feet, based on data from Realtor.com. That means the average electricity usage for a home in Cypress is around 22,377 kWh annually, or 1,864 kWh a month.
Business Electricity Rates in Cypress – Commercial Electricity Plans
Shopping for business electricity can be a tedious process. You have to research electricity companies and plans and rates change constantly. But we make it easier.
You can check rates online to see the business electricity rates per kWh. Here are current commercial rates in your area.
Commercial Electricity Rates per kWh in Cypress Texas
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Reliant Business Power Plus 36 Months | 36 | 9.00 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 6 Months | 6 | 7.19 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 6 Months | 6 | 7.20 ¢ |
| ENGIE 6 Months | 6 | 7.52 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 18 Months | 18 | 7.76 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 12 Months | 12 | 7.93 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 60 Months | 60 | 7.95 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 60 Months | 60 | 7.95 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 24 Months | 24 | 7.96 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 18 Months | 18 | 7.96 ¢ |
| ENGIE 60 Months | 60 | 7.99 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 48 Months | 48 | 7.99 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 36 Months | 36 | 8.00 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 48 Months | 48 | 8.04 ¢ |
| ENGIE 48 Months | 48 | 8.09 ¢ |
| ENGIE 18 Months | 18 | 8.10 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 30 Months | 30 | 8.10 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 36 Months | 36 | 8.14 ¢ |
| Gexa Energy 12 Months | 12 | 8.17 ¢ |
| ENGIE 36 Months | 36 | 8.18 ¢ |
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Power Outage in Cypress
No matter who you use for your electricity provider, the local utility company, CenterPoint Energy, services all the wires and poles in Cypress. If you have a power outage, here are resources to use.
- Check the CenterPoint outages map to see power outages down to the street level. The CenterPoint Outage Tracker Map is updated in real time.
- This Texas Power Outage Tracker from the Houston Chronicle has been, at times, more accurate than CenterPoint, due to its use of third-party data.
- Visit the CenterPoint Electric Outage Center to sign up for their Power Alert Service. You’ll get text messages letting you know the ETA on power restoration.
- Report an Houston power outage online using your phone number or meter number.
- Report a Houston power outage by phone at 800-332-7143
You can also opt-in to receive text alerts and emails with the estimated time of service restoration.
