Houston Electricity Plans: Compare Estimated Cost in CenterPoint Territory

Compare plans in Houston by estimated monthly cost at your usage, including CenterPoint delivery charges.

Houston is one of the largest deregulated electricity markets in Texas and sits in CenterPoint delivery territory. High heat and humidity can push monthly usage materially higher than benchmark assumptions, so comparison should prioritize estimated monthly cost at your actual usage pattern.

Houston's humidity makes air conditioning run harder and longer than in drier Texas cities at similar temperatures, often adding 200–400 kWh per month compared to inland cities.

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.

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.

Learn more about CenterPoint delivery charges →

Typical Electricity Usage in Houston

Summer (June–September)

1500–2200 kWh

Air conditioning drives peak usage. Plans with bill credits at 1,000 kWh may not help much if summer usage regularly exceeds that level.

Winter (December–February)

700–1200 kWh

Mild Houston winters keep most homes in the low-to-mid usage range. Electric heat can push this higher in colder years.

Enter your actual monthly kWh below to see plans ranked for your usage, not a generic average.

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.

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Plan-Structure Risks to Check in Houston

High summer usage variability

Plans that look competitive at one usage point may not remain competitive during peak cooling months.

Bill-credit threshold cliffs

Credits may apply at specific usage levels and may not apply when usage moves outside threshold ranges.

Minimum usage and base charge interactions

Fixed monthly charges and minimum-usage terms can materially change low-to-mid usage outcomes.

Contract term and ETF terms

Contract and termination terms may change and should be confirmed directly with the provider.

These structures may fit some usage patterns and may not fit others. Plan terms may change; confirm details directly with the provider.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electricity in Houston

Which TDSP delivers electricity in Houston?

CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity in Houston and most of Harris County. CenterPoint maintains the poles, wires, and meters. Your retail electricity provider (who you choose and pay) is completely separate from CenterPoint.

Why is my Houston electricity bill so high?

Houston's heat and humidity can materially increase cooling demand. Estimated monthly cost can vary by season, so compare plans at multiple usage levels and confirm current provider terms.

Does CenterPoint have an outage hotline?

For power outages, call CenterPoint at 713-207-2222 or visit their outage map online. For electrical emergencies, call 911. Your retail electricity provider cannot restore power; outage restoration is handled entirely by CenterPoint.

Can I switch electricity providers in Houston?

Houston is in the CenterPoint deregulated service territory for choice-eligible addresses. Retail choice may not apply to every address in the metro area. Use your exact ZIP in compare flow to confirm eligibility and available plans.

Why can advertised electricity rates differ from my bill estimate?

Advertised rates often assume specific usage levels and plan conditions. Estimated cost at your own monthly usage can differ depending on credits, fees, and delivery charges. Plan terms may change, so confirm final details directly with the provider.

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