Compare Friendswood Electricity Rates and Companies

June 2026 Friendswood Market Update

The best Friendswood electricity plans to help you save this June

Blink-and-you-missed it Spring has passed us in Texas, and summer is beating down the door. Which is why it's vitally important that Texans make sure they shop and have a good electricity rate locked in now, espescially with the Iran war spiking energy prices.

• The cheapest electricity rate is the APG&E's Simple Saver Smart Credit 12, at 7.0 cents per kWh, for 12 months. If you want the cheapest advertised rate bar none, with no other considerations, this is the plan for you. This rate does include a Bill Credit, keep that in mind.
• For those long term stability, we have the Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 24 at 7.5 cents per kWh, for 2 years. Again, the plan has a bill credit so read your EFL and understand your usage
• For customers who want a steady rate, summer or winter regardless of usage, the BKV's Lananta 12, is the way to go. Its a flat plan with pretty much the same rates across all usage tiers, and at 13.2 cents per kWh is the set it and forget it option that many Texans are looking for when it comes to electricity. It will keep you cool through summetime so you won't have to sweat your electricity bill, just your clothes.

Compare Friendswood Electricity Rates

We've researched the best providers and plans so you can find a great electricity rate in Friendswood

How Often do Electricity Rates Change in Friendswood Change?

Friendswood electricity rates change continually throughout the year. Multiple factors impact the rate, including weather, and natural gas prices. Hot and cold weather drive prices up, while mild weather and reduced demand bring prices down. Keep in mind that every light company has it's own pricing formula and may be in a phase to acquire customers with low rates, or may be in a conservative position and have high rates. The key is to shop when your contract comes up. There's always a deal to be had.

Video - What is The Best Friendswood Electricity Rate (Summer 2026)

How to Switch Your Friendswood Light Company

Switching light companies is simple and seamless with no interruption in service.

1. You can switch your electricity company up to 45 days before your electricity contract ends. This is called a "Forward Switch"
2. What is a Forward Switch? - A forward switch allows you to "Switch and Forget" Your new provider will handle all the details and seamlessly transfer you rservice on your contract end date
3. You can switch your electricity company without penalty up to14 days before your contract ends.
4. Your electricity provider is required to notify you that your electricity contract is up 30 days before th econtract end date
5. Then compare electricity rates for Friendswood and switch in minutes.

Friendswood's Best Light Companies

TexasElectricityRatings, rates the top electricity companies in Friendswood

Rank	Provider		Stars	Award
#1		Chariot Energy
#2		Gexa Energy
#3		Payless Power
#4		Constellation
#5		Frontier Utilities

Electricity Plans for Friendswood

• Fixed Rate Plans: Offer a fixed rate per kWh (monthly bill may vary based on usage) for the length of the contract, typically 12 to 36 months.
• Green Energy Plans: Source power from renewable sources such as wind, and solar.
• No Deposit Plans: Electric companies in Friendswood offering no deposit sometimes called prepaid electricity plans; allow customers to pay for their electricity in advance. With a no deposit electricity plan, customers can avoid credit checks, deposits, and avoid disconnection for non-payment.
• Variable Rate Plans: Usually considered as the opposite of fixed rate plans, with these plans the price per kWh will vary month to month.
• Time of Use Plans: Vary the rate per kWh based on the time of day and/or the season. Customers are often charged a higher rate during the day and a lower rate in the evening. Additionally there
• Solar Buy Back Plans: This allows Friendswood homeowners with solar panels earn extra money by selling their surplus electricity to their electricity provider. Often this is in the form of bill credits for electricity that would otherwise go to waste. Electricity companies offering these plans include: Chariot Energy, Rhythm Energy, and Energy Texas.

Friendswood Electricity Outage and Utility Information

If you have a power outage, or any issue with your home's electrical delivery, you should contact your local electric utility for assistance

Centerpoint Energy: 713-207-2222

Oncor Energy: 888-313-4747

AEP Central/AEP North: 866-223-8508

TNMP: 888-866-7456

Contact the Texas Public Utilities Commission with any other concerns:

PUC Customer Protection, P.O. Austin, TX 787111-3326.

Call 1-888-782-8477

Email the PUCT at customer@puc.texas.gov

Are You Moving to Friendswood?

Texas has a deregulated electricity market. That means Friendswood Electricity Companies compete for your business. Just like cellphone, Internet, Insurance and credit card companies that compete for your business. And just like those businesses there are plenty of ways that Texas electricity companies can take advantage of you, so we've made it easy. We've rated, ranked, and recommend Friendswood's best electricity companies and electricity plans that will make your move easy.

Getting your power turned on in Friendswood is easy. If your home has a smart meter, we can get your power turned on in 4-6 hours. Just enter your zip code to get started.

Compare Local Electric Rates

When shopping for electricity, you will see that rates and plan availability may vary by location. This is due to differences between local utility transmission and delivery fees.

That's why you need to enter your zip code to compare electricity rates in Friendswood.

Compare Business Electricity Rates in Friendswood?

You have the power to choose your Commercial and Small Business Electricity Rates in Friendswood. The Texas Electricity Ratings commercial electricity marketplace is exclusively for business electricity customers looking to start commercial service or compare their existing commercial electricity rates.

Friendswood business electricity rates are some of the lowest in the US and are 20-30% less than residential rates. So, if you're starting a business in Friendswood or just want to compare commercial electricity rates and shop the market for a better rate, you could save thousands each year by shopping for a lower rate.

Commercial Electricity Rates in Friendswood

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

6.80 ^¢ kWh

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

7.20 ^¢ kWh

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

8.02 ^¢ kWh

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Renewable and Green Energy Options in Friendswood

Over 30% of the energy produced in Texas is from renewable energy resources such as solar, and wind. In fact, Texas produces more green energy than any other state. And is one of the reasons that Texas has some of the lowest electricity rates in the US.

Every Texas energy provider has about 20% green energy in their mix of energy sources. You can see this in the Fuel Mix section of any Texas Electricity Plan EFL (Electricity Facts Label).

Most Texas electricity companies have a 100% green / renewable energy plan, where 100% of the energy you buy supports renewable energy generators. Some Friendswood electricity companies are exclusively green, where every plan is 100% green and prices and rates support 100% green energy and renewable generation.

The 3 types of renewable energy plans to select from:

Green energy term plans:

These are similar to traditional 3 to 12 month term plans with 100% green energy.

EV Charging Plans:

Plans targeted at EV owners that are "Time of Use" where you pay low rates at night (between 11PM and 5AM) and a higher rate during the day.

Solar Buy Back Plans:

Plans that allow homeowners who own their solar panels to sell excess power back to their provider or offset their electricity bill with excess power generated by their solar panels and may earn bill credits of up to .25 cents per kWh exported back to the grid.

Five Green Electric Plans for Friendswood

FAQ: Friendswood Rates, Plans and Providers

What is a cheap 4Change Energy electricity rate in Friendswood?

Maxx Saver Value 12 is the cheapest rate from 4Change Energy. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 7.300 cents per kWh.

You can order the Maxx Saver Value 12 plan here on TexasElectricityRatings without hassling with the state-run powertochoose.org website

What Friendswood Constellation electricity plans are available?

The following rates are available from Constellation

12 Month Usage Bill Credit	12.10 cents per kWh
9 Month Usage Bill Credit	12.30 cents per kWh
24 Month Usage Bill Credit	12.50 cents per kWh
36 Month Usage Bill Credit	12.80 cents per kWh
12 Month Electric Vehicle FreeCharge Plan	13.10 cents per kWh
12 Month Electric Vehicle FlexCharge Plan	13.20 cents per kWh
24 Month Electric Vehicle FreeCharge Plan	13.50 cents per kWh
24 Month Electric Vehicle FlexCharge Plan	13.60 cents per kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	13.80 cents per kWh
24 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	14.10 cents per kWh
12 Month Usage Bill Credit	14.20 cents per kWh
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 1 Unit and HVAC Monitoring	14.40 cents per kWh
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring	14.40 cents per kWh
24 Month Usage Bill Credit	14.70 cents per kWh
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)	14.80 cents per kWh
12 Month A/C Protect Plus for 2 Units	14.90 cents per kWh
36 Month Usage Bill Credit	15.00 cents per kWh
24 Month A/C Protect Plus for 2 Units	15.20 cents per kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	15.90 cents per kWh
24 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	16.20 cents per kWh
12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)	16.30 cents per kWh
36 Month A/C Protect Premier for 2 Units	16.90 cents per kWh

Is it true that TXU Energy has a low price in Friendswood?

Smart Break 12 is the cheapest rate from TXU Energy. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 10.900 cents per kWh.

We recommend you compare electricity rates in Friendswood and see if this plan is right for you.

TXU Energy offers these plans in Friendswood

The following rates are available from TXU Energy

Smart Break 12	10.90 cents per kWh
Smart Break 12	12.50 cents per kWh
Clear Deal 12	13.50 cents per kWh
Clear Deal 24	14.50 cents per kWh
Clear Deal 12	14.90 cents per kWh
Solar Value 12	14.90 cents per kWh
Clear Deal 24	15.90 cents per kWh
Solar Value 12	16.50 cents per kWh
Simple Rate 12	17.20 cents per kWh
Simple Rate 12	18.70 cents per kWh
Ultimate Season Pass 12	18.70 cents per kWh
Free Nights & Cool Summer 12	18.90 cents per kWh
Flex Forward	19.20 cents per kWh
Solar Saver 12	19.80 cents per kWh
Ultimate Season Pass 12	20.40 cents per kWh
Free Nights & Cool Summer 12	20.50 cents per kWh
Flex Forward	20.70 cents per kWh
Saver's Discount 12	21.00 cents per kWh
Solar Saver 12	21.50 cents per kWh
Saver's Discount 24	22.20 cents per kWh
Saver's Discount 12	22.80 cents per kWh
Saver's Discount 24	24.00 cents per kWh