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Electricity rates in Houston, TX
Houston has a competitive electricity market: you choose your provider, and CenterPoint Energy delivers the power.
- Utility (delivery)
- CenterPoint Energy
- Market
- Deregulated (ERCOT)
- Plans available
- [PLAN COUNT]
- Lowest price at 1,000 kWh
- [RATE ¢/kWh]
Sample plans
Plans in Houston, compared at 1,000 kWh
Sample data. These plans and prices are placeholders for design. Real plans will come from our partner.
| Provider and plan | Term | 1,000 kWh¢/kWh | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider A Steady 12 · Fixed | 12 months | 14.1 | $150 |
| Provider D Home Basic 12 · Fixed | 12 months | 13.9 | $150 |
| Provider B Clear Rate 12 · Fixed | 12 months | 14.8 | $135 |
Local guide
What Houston customers should know
Summers in Houston push usage up for months at a time. A plan that looks cheap at 1,000 kWh can cost more at 2,000 kWh, so compare at the use on your summer bills too.
CenterPoint Energy charges for delivery. Those charges are already included in the prices we show, and they're the same whichever provider you pick.
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Questions
Houston electricity, answered
Can I choose my electricity provider in Houston?
Yes. Most of Houston is in the deregulated market, so you pick your provider and plan. CenterPoint Energy still delivers the power.
Who do I call in an outage?
CenterPoint Energy, whichever provider you choose.
Why does the price change with my usage?
Base charges and usage credits spread differently over small and large bills. That is why we show every plan at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.
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