Electricity plans in Pasadena
Compare 118+ plans by true cost from providers serving Pasadena. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated August 2026
Pasadena fast facts
- County
- Harris County
- Population
- 151K
- TDU
- CenterPoint
- Sample ZIP
- 77501
- CenterPoint outage / switch-hold line
- 1-800-332-7143
About Pasadena
What you're shopping for power in.
Pasadena is an older industrial city on the Houston Ship Channel — refineries, chemical plants, and the Bayport terminal define the eastern edge. Housing stock skews older (1950s-1980s) compared to the newer suburbs west of Houston.
Climate & bill pattern
Hot humid summers and a coastal-adjacent climate with regular tropical-storm exposure.
Older homes here (often 1,400-1,800 sq ft) have weaker insulation than new construction — bills per square foot tend to run higher than Pearland or Sugar Land.
Major employers
- ·Shell Deer Park
- ·LyondellBasell
- ·San Jacinto College
- ·Pasadena ISD
- ·HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Known neighborhoods
- ·South Houston
- ·Deer Park-adjacent neighborhoods
- ·Genoa-Red Bluff corridor
- ·Strawberry Park
Best in Pasadena
Best plans in Pasadena
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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Local guide
About electricity in Pasadena
Pasadena is served by CenterPoint as the local TDU. With a population of 151K, 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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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 Pasadena start around 6.2¢/kWh.
Who is the TDU for Pasadena?
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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 Pasadena?
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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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