Houston Electricity Rates & Plans for a Humidity-Driven Market
Compare plans in Houston 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.
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 Houston (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.
| # | Plan | Provider | Rate (1,000 kWh) | Est. bill (1,000 kWh) | Term | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimpleSaver 12 | AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 7.2¢/kWh | $72/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee |
| 2 | The Lone Saver Plus 12 | Energy Texas | 7.4¢/kWh | $74/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 3 | Sure Saver 12 | SPARK ENERGY LLC | 7.8¢/kWh | $78/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $100 cancel fee |
| 4 | Rhythm Max Saver 24 | RHYTHM | 7.9¢/kWh | $79/mo | 24 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 5 | Variable Advantage | SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC | 9.7¢/kWh | $97/mo | 1 mo | Variable 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 162 plans at your own usage, or the full comparison tool.
Houston residents can compare electricity plans from dozens of retail providers to find the best fit for their home in CenterPoint delivery territory. Houston is one of the largest deregulated electricity markets in Texas, and high heat plus Gulf humidity can push monthly usage well above benchmark assumptions. Comparing by estimated monthly cost at your actual usage pattern, rather than relying only on advertised headline rates, helps households identify the plan structures that work for their monthly consumption.
Houston's humidity adds moisture removal to the air conditioner's cooling load. The effect on monthly kWh depends on your home, equipment, thermostat settings, and weather; use your bill history rather than a fixed humidity allowance.
Houston 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¢/kWh — down 0.7¢ vs the week of August 3, 2026. All figures include CenterPoint delivery charges.
| Monthly usage | Cheapest rate | Average rate | Cheapest est. bill | Average est. bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 10.0¢/kWh | 13.0¢/kWh | $50/mo | $65/mo |
| 1,000 kWh | 5.9¢/kWh | 12.2¢/kWh | $59/mo | $122/mo |
| 2,000 kWh | 9.3¢/kWh | 12.1¢/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 Houston addresses served by CenterPoint. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.
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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.
| Provider | Plans | Lowest rate | Avg rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 7 | 5.87¢ | 10.57¢ |
| SPARK ENERGY LLC | 4 | 6.53¢ | 10.11¢ |
| TARA ENERGY | 5 | 8.50¢ | 12.00¢ |
| JUST ENERGY | 4 | 9.64¢ | 13.17¢ |
| AMIGO ENERGY | 4 | 9.64¢ | 13.17¢ |
| SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC | 5 | 9.70¢ | 11.02¢ |
| Companion Energy | 2 | 9.80¢ | 10.35¢ |
| Octopus Energy | 6 | 9.86¢ | 13.04¢ |
| Rhythm Energy | 4 | 10.01¢ | 10.84¢ |
| Energy Texas | 4 | 10.01¢ | 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.
Typical Homes in Houston
Houston has extraordinary housing diversity, from high-rise condos in Midtown and the Galleria to 1920s–1950s bungalows in Montrose and The Heights, newly-built townhomes replacing older stock in the Inner Loop, and large homes in outer suburbs like Sugar Land, Katy, and The Woodlands. A 700-kWh apartment and a 3,000-kWh house are useful contrasting comparison scenarios, not measured averages for those neighborhoods. Your bill history determines which usage levels fit.
How to Compare Houston Electricity Plans
| What to compare | Why it matters in Houston |
|---|---|
| Monthly usage | Compare plans at your real kWh use, especially during high summer air-conditioning months. |
| Bill credits | A plan that looks cheap at 1,000 kWh can cost more when your usage falls above or below its bill-credit threshold. |
| Minimum usage fees and base charges | These can materially affect your total during lower-usage months. |
| Contract term and early termination fee | Choose a term that fits how long you expect to stay, and check the cost to leave early. |
| CenterPoint delivery charges | These regulated charges apply regardless of retail provider and should be included in the estimated total cost. |
Local planning angle for Houston
In Houston, humidity-driven cooling demand can shift month-to-month usage enough to change plan rankings. Comparing only at a single benchmark often misses this effect.
Why Houston Residents Compare Electricity Plans
Houston residents compare electricity plans because seasonal cooling demand can make plan rankings shift between summer and winter. If your own August bill is much higher than February's, compare both usage levels to see how credits, fees, and energy charges behave across that range.
Who Delivers Electricity in Houston
CenterPoint (your delivery utility)
CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers, and meters in Houston. 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 Harris County, regardless of retail provider. TrueBill includes these charges in every estimate.
Review CenterPoint TDSP delivery charges and service-area details →Understanding Houston Electricity Bill Components
Energy Charge (the supply portion of your bill)
The energy charge is the per-kWh rate your retail electricity provider charges for the electricity you consume. This is the competitive portion of your bill - providers compete on this rate. Energy charges can be fixed for a contract term, tiered (different rates at different usage levels), or variable month-to-month. Check the Electricity Facts Label for each plan to see the exact energy charge and how it applies at different usage levels.
CenterPoint TDU Delivery Charges (the wires portion)
CenterPoint Energy charges a separate fee to deliver electricity to your home, regardless of which retail provider you select. These delivery charges are regulated by the Texas Public Utility Commission and are identical for every Houston household in CenterPoint territory. They include a fixed monthly customer charge plus a per-kWh delivery charge. TrueBill includes CenterPoint delivery charges in every plan estimate so your comparison reflects the full bill.
Bill Credits and Usage Thresholds
Many Houston electricity plans include bill credits that apply only when your monthly usage falls within a specific range. A common structure offers a usage credit at exactly 1,000 kWh but no credit (or a smaller credit) above or below that threshold. If your Houston household uses 1,200-1,800 kWh in summer, a credit designed for 1,000 kWh may not apply. Some plans also include time-of-use credits for free nights or weekends. Review the Electricity Facts Label for each plan to understand exactly when credits trigger and how they affect your estimated monthly cost at your actual usage level.
Illustrative Electricity Usage in Houston
This example household curve illustrates seasonal cooling demand in Houston; it is not a measured city average.
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.
Illustrative household scenario using assumed seasonal ranges and an assumed CenterPoint seasonal pattern. These values are not measured Houston averages; use your own monthly bills for a personal comparison.
Seasonal Usage & Weather in Houston
Monthly Usage Patterns
For a Houston household comparison, you could test an illustrative summer range of 1,600–2,400 kWh and a winter range of 700–1,200 kWh. These are example inputs, not observed city averages or a humidity adjustment. Replace them with your own seasonal bills, especially if electric heating changes your winter pattern.
How Houston's Weather Affects Your Bill
Houston's Gulf Coast position creates a dual cooling challenge: both temperature and humidity must be managed by the AC system. Moisture removal can extend cooling-system runtime, but the resulting electricity use varies with the equipment and building. This page does not assign a measured kWh premium to Houston's humidity.
What to Check Before Picking a Plan in Houston
Plans that look competitive at one usage point may not remain competitive during peak cooling months.
Credits may apply at specific usage levels and may not apply when usage moves outside threshold ranges.
Fixed monthly charges and minimum-usage terms can materially change low-to-mid usage outcomes.
Contract and termination terms may change and should be confirmed directly with the provider.
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 Houston
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Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.