Electricity plans in Pasadena
Compare 123+ plans by true cost from providers serving Pasadena. Find the right rate for your home.
Live Texas rates, updated June 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.
Smart Choice - 12
SimpleSaver 13
SimpleSaver 12
Maxx Saver Value 8
The Lone Saver Plus 12
Rhythm Max Saver 12
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 123+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electric providers serving the CenterPoint grid.
The average all-in rate in Pasadena is currently 14.9¢/kWh 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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Approximately 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans on the CenterPoint grid span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates available statewide start around 6.8¢/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 123+ 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 advertised rate at 2,000 kWh. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.
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