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CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to the greater Houston metropolitan area, serving approximately 2.5 million customers across Harris County and surrounding counties. If you live in Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, or most of the Houston suburbs, CenterPoint maintains the electrical infrastructure that delivers your power.

What CenterPointDoes (and Doesn't Do)

CenterPoint handles:
  • Power line and transformer maintenance
  • Outage detection and restoration
  • Meter reading and installation
  • Regulated delivery charges (set by the PUC)
  • New service connection
CenterPoint does NOT handle:
  • Selling electricity plans
  • Setting energy prices
  • Your retail electricity contract
  • Billing for energy charges
  • Switching providers

CenterPoint manages Houston's electrical grid infrastructure: transmission lines, substations, distribution lines, and residential meters. They handle all outage restoration and infrastructure maintenance. Retail electricity plans are offered by separate licensed providers who compete for customers in the CenterPoint territory.

CenterPoint Delivery Charges

CenterPoint's delivery charges are set by the Texas PUC. They include a fixed monthly base charge and a per-kWh delivery fee. All retail providers in the CenterPoint territory use the same delivery infrastructure and pay the same regulated delivery rates.

TrueBill includes CenterPoint delivery charges in every plan estimate. Most comparison sites show only the energy supply rate — hiding the full cost. When you compare plans on TrueBill, the monthly cost you see already includes both the energy charge and the CenterPoint delivery fee.

Cities and Areas Served by CenterPoint

The following communities receive electricity delivery from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric:

  • Houston
  • Sugar Land
  • Pearland
  • Pasadena
  • Baytown
  • League City
  • The Woodlands
  • Conroe
  • Missouri City
  • Friendswood
  • Humble
  • Katy (parts)
  • Spring
  • Galveston (parts)

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Frequently Asked Questions About CenterPoint

What is CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric is the TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) for the Houston area. They own and operate the electrical infrastructure but do not sell electricity plans. You choose a separate retail provider who uses CenterPoint's grid.
Who do I call for a power outage in Houston?
Call CenterPoint at 713-207-2222 or visit centerpointenergy.com to report outages. Your retail electricity provider cannot restore power; all outage restoration is handled by CenterPoint.
Why are Houston electricity bills higher than other Texas cities?
Houston's extreme heat and humidity cause air conditioning to run harder and longer than in drier Texas cities. The humidity prevents natural cooling, making mechanical A/C the only option for most of the summer. Annual electricity usage in Houston often runs 30–50% higher than the Texas average.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Houston?
Yes. Houston is in the fully deregulated CenterPoint service area. You can switch to any licensed Texas retail provider at any time. There is no enrollment fee or service interruption when switching.
How much are CenterPoint's delivery charges?
CenterPoint charges a monthly base fee plus a per-kWh delivery charge, both regulated by the Texas PUC. Current rates are published at centerpointenergy.com. TrueBill includes these charges in all plan estimates for CenterPoint addresses.

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