Houston electricity rates
Houston and most of the surrounding metro, including areas like Pasadena, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Baytown and The Woodlands, are in the competitive market. CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric is the utility that delivers power, reads meters and handles outages. Some outer areas, such as parts of League City, Dickinson and Texas City, are served by TNMP instead.
Utility: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. Your utility does not change when you switch providers.
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Estimated at 1,000 kWh per month from each plan's EFL. Plans with terms of 3 months or less are excluded. Compare at your exact usage.
Common questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Houston?
Houston and most of the surrounding metro, including areas like Pasadena, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Baytown and The Woodlands, are in the competitive market.
Who is the electric utility in Houston?
In the competitive parts of the Houston area, the utility (wires company) is CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. You choose your retail provider; the utility stays the same and still handles outages.
What are current electricity rates in Houston?
Rates change daily. The table on this page loads current plans live from Power to Choose data, and you can compare at your exact usage by entering your ZIP.