Electricity plans in Houston
Compare 118+ plans by true cost from providers serving Houston. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Houston fast facts
- County
- Harris County
- Population
- 2.3M
- TDU
- CenterPoint
- Sample ZIP
- 77002
- CenterPoint outage / switch-hold line
- 1-800-332-7143
Nearby cities on the same grid:
About Houston
What you're shopping for power in.
Houston is the fourth-largest U.S. city and the energy capital of America — a Gulf Coast metro shaped by the Texas Medical Center, the petrochemical corridor along the Ship Channel, and an unusually hot, humid climate. The city sprawls across Harris County and into Fort Bend and Montgomery, with no zoning code and an enormous range of housing stock from 1920s bungalows in the Heights to new-build subdivisions in Cypress and Atascocita.
Climate & bill pattern
Summers are long, humid, and brutal — 100°F+ heat indexes from June through September, with AC running near-continuously for four to five months a year.
Houston's median home is roughly 1,900 sq ft with central AC running 6-8 months a year — summer bills routinely double winter bills, so the variable-rate trap hits hard here.
Major employers
- ·Texas Medical Center
- ·ExxonMobil
- ·Chevron
- ·Memorial Hermann Health System
- ·Houston ISD
- ·United Airlines
Known neighborhoods
- ·The Heights
- ·Montrose
- ·River Oaks
- ·Memorial
- ·Midtown
- ·Energy Corridor
- ·Galleria/Uptown
- ·EaDo
Best in Houston
Best plans in Houston
Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.
SimpleSaver 11
SimpleSaver 12
Bill Credit Bundle 12
Bill Credit Bundle 24
Maxx Saver Value 8
Bill Bonus 24
Providers
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See the lowest true-cost rate from each retail electricity provider serving Houston.
Local guide
About electricity in Houston
Houston is served by CenterPoint as the local TDU. With a population of 2.3M, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 118+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the CenterPoint grid.
The live plans we list in Houston average 14.4¢/kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.
Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Houston?
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The live plans we list on the CenterPoint grid average 14.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Houston start around 6.2¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Houston?
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CenterPoint maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.
Can I switch providers in Houston?
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Yes. Choose from 118+ plans available on the CenterPoint grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.
How are the rankings calculated?
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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the flat 1,000 kWh advertised rate. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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Cheap plans in Houston
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Fixed-rate plans in Houston
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Best providers in Houston
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