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Residential electricity in Texas is priced at 13.93 cents/kWh.
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Yolonda (TX, United States)
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How to Find Your Best Electric Rate
Don’t get bogged down in the sea of energy choices. If you know what to look for, finding a great deal on electricity can be quick and easy.
The #1 most important thing to know is your home's energy usage. This 2-minute video explains why shopping with your usage is so important ⤵️
Experience with ComparePower has been great! Easy to compare rates and get the plan that fits your needs. ComparePower also shows how costs that are broken down much better than other sites and I also enjoyed being able to plug in my own electricity usage into the custom usage fields to get a better understanding of the costs than just your typical 500/1000/2000 kwh costs shown on all sites.
JT (TX, United States)
Houston energy choice
Deregulation of electricity in Texas has given millions of Houstonians the power to choose an energy provider that best suits their household or business needs.
However, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.
If you live in the greater Houston area, there are over 60 different energy companies competing for your business.
Many of these providers have websites that are confusing and difficult to navigate, their rates buried in misleading advertising and dense jargon.
Who has the time to sort through and keep track of options across all these different sites?
Contract Term Lengths
Utility providers in Houston offer a wide variety of long-term and short-term energy plans.
There isn’t one optimal choice for everyone. Both locked-in contracts and monthly no-contract plans have their respective pros and cons.
On the one hand, long-term, fixed-rate (contract) plans offer stability in pricing. If energy supply costs suddenly go up in your area, you won’t be left paying more than what you bargained for. You’ll have peace of mind.
If you want to switch out of your contract before it ends with a lower-cost plan, you’ll likely face an Early Termination Fee (ETF) for canceling.
On the other hand, the month-to-month variable rate (no-contract) plans don’t have cancellation fees. You won’t be penalized if you find a better deal elsewhere and want to make another switch.
And, you won’t be stuck paying more than you should be if the market rate for electricity trends down. But, if it goes up, you’ll be paying more than your in-contract neighbors, and you’ll likely want to shop around again for a better deal.
Learn how electricity contract renewals work in Texas.
Do you want the security and peace of mind of a fixed-rate plan or the freedom and flexibility of a variable-rate plan? Review your particular energy needs to find out which option would best suit you.
ComparePower makes searching for electricity plans by term length easy. We list all the options offered by your local providers in one place and allow you to filter and sort them by contract length, displaying the best plans with the best pricing according to your search preferences.
Average Usage Levels
If you don’t know your average monthly usage level, you may be spending more than your fair share on your electric bill. The average monthly usage level refers to the amount of energy your household consumes in a given month.
Often utility providers will advertise the rates associated with their highest usage levels, as those tend to be the lowest, even though most households do not consume nearly enough electricity to qualify for these rates.
ComparePower displays all-inclusive pricing from the different providers in a standard, easy-to-read platform.
You can sort, filter, and shop by pricing at YOUR specific usage level, which lets you shop and compare electricity plans based on the rates you’ll actually see on your electricity bill, including hidden fees and taxes.
This ensures you’re not misled by the cheaper rates often advertised by electric providers. Those “teaser rates” are for higher usage levels that many households won’t reach.
ComparePower has loyalty to you, the consumer, and we act on your behalf to level the playing field on which the electric providers compete.
We’ll provide you with all the information available, showing you the best deals from the most respected, reputable providers in your area offering the best rates, terms, and customer satisfaction.
Houston Electricity Rates
These live rates for CenterPoint Energy service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
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Cheap Business Electricity for Houston
As a Texas business owner, you have a choice when it comes to your electricity provider. Take control of the energy budget for your business with fixed-rate pricing. We’ll handle finding the cheapest electricity rate for you.
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Best Houston energy companies
There are over 60 energy providers in Texas that can supply you with electricity.
The following are some of Texas’ top energy companies providing electricity service in Houston.
| Energy Companies | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| 4Change Energy | 855-550-6663 |
| Amigo Energy | 866-993-4445 |
| Reliant | 855-887-2194 |
| Tara Energy | 877-599-2580 |
| Frontier Utilities | 866-763-5084 |
| Constellation | 855-798-2889 |
| Gexa Energy | 855-639-8210 |
| TXU Energy | 866-370-2440 |
| Payless Power | 855-854-8482 |
| Pulse Power | 888-853-4522 |
| New Power | 888-316-0697 |
| Just Energy | 866-985-2820 |
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Houston Electricity Rates FAQs
There is no one company that has cheaper rates than another in Houston. Getting your best rate requires comparing energy plans with your home’s kWh usage.
Choosing the wrong energy plan by comparing advertised prices can cost you hundreds or even thousands for larger homes.
Houston energy companies advertise their lowest “price per kWh” rates based on exact usage (generally 500, 1000, or 2000 kWh). But there is a big problem. No one uses exactly 500, 1000, or 2000 kWh.
You’re very likely overpaying for electricity if you choose the advertised 500, 1000, or 2000 kWh plans. Choosing the right energy plan for your home depends on your electricity consumption.
ComparePower helps you find the best energy plans based on your home’s usage history. It’s the best way to save on electricity in Houston.
There are over 60 energy providers serving Houston, and they all offer different plans and rates.
Find the right electricity provider for your home by using the kilowatt-hour usage of your home on ComparePower and say goodbye to overpaying for electricity in Houston.
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