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La Porte, TX electricity rates
About 36,991 people live in La Porte (Census Bureau 2023 estimate). La Porte is in Harris County and gets its power delivered by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, so households here can shop among retail electric providers. CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric runs the wires across the Houston metro and parts of the surrounding Gulf Coast counties.
Eligible La Porte ZIP codes: 77571.
Current CenterPoint plans for La Porte
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Average price at 1,000 kWh from each plan's EFL, delivery charges included. Plans with terms of 3 months or less are excluded. Rank plans at your usage.
How the CenterPoint delivery charge works
Your bill has two parts. The energy charge is what your provider sets and competes on. The delivery charge belongs to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric: a fixed monthly customer and metering charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate approved by the PUCT. Every provider in La Porte pays the same delivery charges, which is why comparing the all-in average price on the EFL is the fair way to shop. Low-usage homes feel the fixed monthly piece more, so check prices at 500 kWh if you live in a small apartment.
Harris County notes
In Harris County, competitive service comes through CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. Some nearby areas in the county are served by a city-owned utility or co-op and cannot switch.
Nearby cities
- Deer Park (CenterPoint, 4 mi)
- Pasadena (CenterPoint, 7 mi)
- Seabrook (CenterPoint, 7 mi)
- Baytown (CenterPoint, 9 mi)
- South Houston (CenterPoint, 11 mi)
- Webster (CenterPoint, 11 mi)
La Porte electricity FAQ
Can I choose my electricity provider in La Porte, TX?
Yes, for addresses on the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric system. La Porte ZIP codes 77571 are in the Texas competitive retail market, so you can pick any retail electric provider that serves CenterPoint.
Who is the electric utility in La Porte?
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric owns the poles and wires in La Porte, reads meters and restores outages. You do not choose the utility; it stays the same no matter which provider you pick. To report an outage, call CenterPoint at 713-207-2222.
What is the CenterPoint delivery charge on my La Porte bill?
Every plan in La Porte includes CenterPoint's regulated delivery charges: a fixed monthly customer charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate, both set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Providers pass these through, so they are already included in the average price shown on each plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL). They are updated periodically, so read the current figures on the EFL rather than an old article.
How do I compare electricity rates in La Porte?
Use the live table on this page, which lists current fixed-rate plans on the CenterPoint system from the state's Power to Choose data, sorted by average price at 1,000 kWh. For a ranking at your own usage, enter your La Porte ZIP on the home page. Plans with promotional terms of 3 months or less are left out.
Does switching providers in La Porte interrupt my power?
No. The new provider handles the switch with the utility, and the same wires deliver your power. A standard switch usually completes within a few business days.