Pearland Electricity Plans: Compare Costs on the South Side of the Metro

Compare plans in Pearland by estimated monthly cost at your usage, with CenterPoint delivery charges included.

Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.

CenterPoint Market Snapshot
154
Plans available
all plan types · CenterPoint territory
37
Providers competing
in this service area
7.2¢/kWh
Cheapest standard rate
standard-priced plans · 1,000 kWh
$129/mo
Avg standard bill
standard-priced · $1548/yr annually

Live eligible-plan inventory — CenterPoint territory; the same active, validation-clean, fresh plan set the compare tool ranks, with TDSP delivery charges included. Rate and bill figures cover standard-priced plans only (free-period and time-of-use plans are counted in inventory but excluded from rate figures). Source: daily EFL capture of the state plan feed; refreshed with this page about every 6 hours. Confirm current rates with the provider before enrolling.

Top Electricity Plans in Pearland (Ranked by Real Monthly Cost)

Plans below are ranked by estimated total bill including CenterPoint delivery charges. Enter your actual monthly kWh for personalized results and confirm final details with the provider.

Top 5 of 154 active plans in Pearland (CenterPoint territory), ranked by estimated monthly bill at 1,000 kWh — the same deterministic ranking used in the live comparison below. Snapshot as of September 4, 2026; plan data is refreshed from provider EFL filings multiple times daily.
#PlanProviderRate (1,000 kWh)Est. bill (1,000 kWh)TermFine print
1SimpleSaver 12AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC7.2¢/kWh$72/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee
2The Lone Saver Plus 12Energy Texas7.4¢/kWh$74/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee
3Sure Saver 12SPARK ENERGY LLC7.8¢/kWh$78/mo12 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $100 cancel fee
4Rhythm Max Saver 24RHYTHM7.9¢/kWh$79/mo24 moCredit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee
5Variable AdvantageSOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC9.7¢/kWh$97/mo1 moVariable rate

Estimated bills include CenterPoint delivery charges. Confirm final pricing on the provider's Electricity Facts Label before enrolling. Use the interactive comparison below to rank all 154 plans at your own usage, or the full comparison tool.

Compare by:
kWh
Loading plans...

Pearland grew up in two distinct chapters, and they shop for electricity differently. East Pearland along SH 35 — the Old Townsite and the neighborhoods around it — dates largely to the 1970s–1990s, with mid-size single-story homes on mature, shaded lots. West Pearland is a different city: Shadow Creek Ranch and the SH 288 corridor filled in after 2000 with larger two-story homes housing commuters to the Texas Medical Center. Both sides sit on CenterPoint's deregulated grid with the same delivery charges and the same plan inventory, but the usage profiles those plans get applied to are far apart, which is why the same plan can be a good deal on one side of town and a poor one on the other.

Established east-side homes commonly run 1,000–1,400 kWh in summer; the larger west-side builds along SH 288 more typically land in the 1,400–1,800 kWh range, with pools pushing higher.

Pearland Electricity Rates — August 2026

Weekly standard-priced market index — CenterPoint territory, snapshot from the week of August 31, 2026. Unlike the live inventory above, rate figures here exclude free-period and time-of-use plans.

In the week of August 31, 2026, 163 standard-priced plans from 41 providers were on the market in CenterPoint territory. At 1,000 kWh, the cheapest works out to 5.9¢/kWh all-in (about $59 for the month), and the territory average is 12.2¢/kWhdown 0.7¢ vs the week of August 3, 2026. All figures include CenterPoint delivery charges.

Monthly usageCheapest rateAverage rateCheapest est. billAverage est. bill
500 kWh10.0¢/kWh13.0¢/kWh$50/mo$65/mo
1,000 kWh5.9¢/kWh12.2¢/kWh$59/mo$122/mo
2,000 kWh9.3¢/kWh12.1¢/kWh$186/mo$242/mo

Standard-priced plans in the CenterPoint service territory tracked in the TrueBill database, weekly snapshot from August 31, 2026. Rate = estimated all-in monthly bill (energy + CenterPoint delivery charges) divided by usage — the same average-price definition the Electricity Facts Label uses. Time-of-use and free-period plans are excluded from rate figures. CenterPoint delivery charges are identical across the territory, so these rates apply to Pearland addresses served by CenterPoint. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.

See how Texas electricity rates have trended · Monthly Texas market reports

Provider Rates on the CenterPoint Grid This Week

Lowest and average all-in rates per provider at 1,000 kWh, from the snapshot for the week of August 31, 2026.

ProviderPlansLowest rateAvg rate
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC75.87¢10.57¢
SPARK ENERGY LLC46.53¢10.11¢
TARA ENERGY58.50¢12.00¢
JUST ENERGY49.64¢13.17¢
AMIGO ENERGY49.64¢13.17¢
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC59.70¢11.02¢
Companion Energy29.80¢10.35¢
Octopus Energy69.86¢13.04¢
Rhythm Energy410.01¢10.84¢
Energy Texas410.01¢11.35¢

Rates are EFL average prices at 1,000 kWh including CenterPoint delivery charges. This is territory-level data — identical for every city on the CenterPoint grid, because providers price by TDSP territory, not by city. Full history on the Texas rate history page.

Why Pearland Residents Compare Electricity Plans

Medical Center commuters concentrated in west Pearland tend to be out of the house during peak afternoon hours, while east Pearland has more retirees and home-based households — occupancy patterns that push otherwise similar homes into different usage bands. Because bill-credit plans reward specific monthly volumes, knowing which band your household actually occupies is worth more in Pearland than chasing the lowest advertised number.

Who Delivers Electricity in Pearland

CenterPoint (your delivery utility)

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers, and meters in Pearland. They handle outages and infrastructure, but they do not sell electricity plans. You choose a retail provider separately, and CenterPoint delivers the power regardless of which provider you pick.

CenterPoint's delivery charges are the same for every customer in Brazoria County, regardless of retail provider. TrueBill includes these charges in every estimate.

Review CenterPoint TDSP delivery charges and service-area details →

Pearland addresses are served by CenterPoint. Directly south and east, neighboring Friendswood and Alvin are largely TNMP territory, so if you're comparing notes with friends a town over, their delivery charges — and therefore their all-in bills — are computed differently. Your ZIP in compare flow applies the right utility automatically.

Typical Electricity Usage in Pearland

Peak summer usage: Aug (1,654 kWh)

Pearland homes often use significantly more electricity during summer cooling months than during the rest of the year.

That seasonal swing changes plan economics: bill credits, minimum usage fees, and usage-based pricing can behave very differently as monthly usage moves up and down.

TrueBill ranks plans using your actual usage profile whenever possible instead of relying only on the standard 1,000 kWh benchmark.

Estimated profile derived from Pearland seasonal ranges and CenterPoint service-area usage patterns.

Seasonal Usage & Weather in Pearland

Monthly Usage Patterns

Pearland's cooling season is long — Gulf humidity keeps air conditioners working from April into October, so the high-usage window here spans six or seven months rather than the three or four a North Texas city sees. Winters are short and mild, with most homes settling into 650–1,050 kWh from December through February, punctuated by brief heating spikes when a front pushes through.

What to Check Before Picking a Plan in Pearland

Bill credit thresholds

Some plans only apply a credit if you use, say, 1,000 kWh or more in a month. Miss the threshold and your bill can jump. Check where your usage lands in every month, not just summer.

Tiered pricing

Rates can change across usage bands, so the advertised rate may only apply at one usage level. Compare estimated cost at your expected usage, not just the 1,000 kWh benchmark.

Base charges and minimum usage fees

A monthly base charge or a fee for using too little can outweigh a low per-kWh rate, especially in smaller homes and apartments.

Contract length and early termination fees

Longer contracts lock in your rate but usually carry a cancellation fee. Check the term and the fee in the plan's EFL before you sign up.

TrueBill factors these plan structures into every estimate. Plan terms can change, so confirm details with the provider before enrolling.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electricity in Pearland

Are electricity plans different in Shadow Creek Ranch than in older Pearland?
The available plans are identical — both sides of Pearland are on CenterPoint's grid, and providers price by territory, not neighborhood. What differs is which plan wins: larger west-side homes reliably exceed 1,000 kWh and can safely use credit-threshold plans, while smaller east-side homes hover near those thresholds in spring and fall, where missing a credit changes the month's effective rate substantially. Compare at your own usage rather than borrowing a neighborhood's reputation.
My friend in Friendswood pays different delivery charges — why?
Friendswood and Alvin are mostly served by TNMP, a different delivery utility with its own regulated charge schedule, while Pearland is CenterPoint territory. The retail providers are largely the same, but the fixed and per-kWh delivery components differ, so identical plans produce different all-in bills across that boundary. TrueBill applies the correct utility's charges based on your ZIP.
What should Pearland households check before choosing a bill-credit plan?
Check your shoulder months, not your summer. Nearly every Pearland home clears a 1,000 kWh credit threshold in July; the question is what happens in November and March, when a smaller east-side home can slip under it and pay the plan's full undiscounted rate plus any base charge. Pull a spring bill before enrolling, or compare plans at both your high and low months in the compare tool.
Can I switch electricity providers in Pearland?
Pearland is in the CenterPoint deregulated service territory for choice-eligible addresses. Retail choice may not apply to every address in the metro area. Use your exact ZIP in compare flow to confirm eligibility and available plans.
How do CenterPoint delivery charges affect my total Pearland electricity bill?
CenterPoint delivery charges are regulated by the Texas PUC and passed through by every retail provider — they appear on your bill regardless of which company you choose. They include a fixed monthly base charge plus a per-kWh delivery fee. TrueBill includes CenterPoint delivery charges in every plan estimate for Pearland addresses so the comparison reflects your actual all-in cost, not just the energy supply rate.
What is the difference between the CenterPoint delivery charge and the energy charge on my Pearland electricity bill?
Your electricity bill has two main cost components: the energy supply charge set by your retail provider, and the CenterPoint delivery charge set by the Texas PUC. The energy supply portion is where provider competition happens — different plans offer different per-kWh rates, bill credits, and contract structures. The CenterPoint delivery charge is fixed and identical for every customer at your Pearland address regardless of which provider you choose. Comparing plans by total estimated monthly cost — energy plus delivery — gives you a more accurate picture than comparing supply rates alone.

Nearby Cities

Keep Comparing

Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.