CenterPoint Energy Electricity Rates

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CenterPoint Energy Rates
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CenterPoint Energy in Texas

CenterPoint Energy is a Houston-based utility company that offers electricity and natural gas services. CenterPoint Energy’s gas and electricity products are offered through retail providers to residential and commercial customers. The company received its current name in 2002, though it has connections to the Houston Gas Light Company which originated in 1866.

CenterPoint Energy’s service areas differ between electric and natural gas products. The company provides electrical service to customers in eastern Texas including Houston. Customers in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas receive natural gas service from CenterPoint Energy.

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Texas electricity rates at a glance:

  • The average retail price of electricity is 12.8 cents/kWh
  • The average energy usage in Texas is 1,132 kWh/month
  • The average electricity bill in Texas is $144.90

Source: eia.gov

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Last updated: July 2022

CenterPoint Energy electric choice in Texas

Deregulation of energy markets in Texas allows consumer choice over retail energy providers. Customers in the CenterPoint Energy service area work with retail providers to manage accounts and billing. The state’s deregulation law in 2002 opened the doors to dozens of energy providers to compete for customers.

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CenterPoint Energy electricity rates

Plan Name Plan Length Rate
TriEagle Energy - SMART Energy 1212 months$0.116 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - SMART Energy 2424 months$0.112 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - SMART Energy 3636 months$0.109 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Eagle 1212 months$0.108 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Eagle 2424 months$0.106 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Eagle 3636 months$0.105 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Green Eagle 1212 months$0.111 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Green Eagle 2424 months$0.109 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Green Eagle 3636 months$0.108 / kWh
Champion Energy - Champ Saver-1212 months$0.112 / kWh
Champion Energy - Champ Saver-2424 months$0.110 / kWh
Champion Energy - Champ Saver-3636 months$0.109 / kWh
Champion Energy - Champ Silver-2424 months$0.109 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This"! 1212 months$0.144 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Beat the Heat 1212 months$0.174 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Super Value 1212 months$0.154 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Max 1212 months$0.221 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 1212 months$0.146 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier NHF 12+12 months$0.207 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Energy Saver 2424 months$0.189 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 1212 months$0.148 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver 1212 months$0.156 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Advantage 1212 months$0.188 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 1212 months$0.156 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Premium 1212 months$0.227 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Value 1212 months$0.200 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Superb Saver 1212 months$0.238 / kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 12 plan12 months$0.262 / kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 24 plan24 months$0.242 / kWh
Reliant - Conservation 12 plan12 months$0.259 / kWh
Reliant - Conservation 24 plan24 months$0.249 / kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Nights 100% Solar 18 plan18 months$0.252 / kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 100% Solar 18 plan18 months$0.252 / kWh
TXU Energy - Clear Deal 1212 months$0.205 / kWh
TXU Energy - Clear Deal 2424 months$0.215 / kWh
TXU Energy - Flex Forward1 months$0.236 / kWh
TXU Energy - Free Nights & Solar Days 1212 months$0.229 / kWh
TXU Energy - Saver's Discount 1212 months$0.270 / kWh
TXU Energy - Saver's Discount 2424 months$0.300 / kWh
TXU Energy - Season Pass 1212 months$0.229 / kWh
TXU Energy - Simple Rate 1212 months$0.232 / kWh
TXU Energy - Solar Saver 1212 months$0.288 / kWh
TXU Energy - Solar Value 1212 months$0.219 / kWh
TXU Energy - Ultimate Summer Pass 1212 months$0.229 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred24 months$0.252 / kWh
Green Mountain - Go Local Solar 12 Preferred12 months$0.262 / kWh
Payless Power - Easy Choice1 months$0.212 / kWh
Payless Power - Premier 1212 months$0.212 / kWh
Pulse Power - Free Energy Nights 1212 months$0.219 / kWh
Pulse Power - Free Energy Nights 2424 months$0.184 / kWh
Pulse Power - Free Energy Nights 3636 months$0.167 / kWh
Pulse Power - Free Energy Weekends 1212 months$0.220 / kWh
Pulse Power - Free Energy Weekends 2424 months$0.185 / kWh
Pulse Power - Free Energy Weekends 3636 months$0.167 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 1212 months$0.208 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 2424 months$0.183 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 3636 months$0.172 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 1212 months$0.213 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 2424 months$0.188 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 3636 months$0.177 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)12 months$0.219 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month Usage Bill Credit12 months$0.202 / kWh
Constellation - 36 Month Usage Bill Credit36 months$0.159 / kWh
4Change Energy - Smart Thermostat 2424 months$0.169 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 1212 months$0.155 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 2424 months$0.137 / kWh
4Change Energy - Cash Money 1212 months$0.179 / kWh
4Change Energy - One Rate 1212 months$0.199 / kWh
New Power - Power of Credit 1212 months$0.175 / kWh
New Power - Power of Credit 2424 months$0.156 / kWh
New Power - Power of Credit 3636 months$0.152 / kWh
New Power - Power of One 1212 months$0.275 / kWh
New Power - Power of One 2424 months$0.248 / kWh
New Power - Power of One 3636 months$0.250 / kWh
Discount Power - Value Plus 1212 months$0.262 / kWh
Discount Power - Value Plus 2424 months$0.252 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Lock 24 Online24 months$0.262 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Value 12 Online12 months$0.247 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter 1212 months$0.264 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 2424 months$0.247 / kWh
Amigo Energy - Amigo Web Plan 1212 months$0.209 / kWh
Amigo Energy - Amigo Web Plan 2424 months$0.185 / kWh
Amigo Energy - Nights Free Plan 1212 months$0.235 / kWh
Just Energy - 100% Green Nights Free Plan 1212 months$0.235 / kWh
Just Energy - Just Assured 1212 months$0.213 / kWh
Just Energy - Just Assured 2424 months$0.187 / kWh
Just Energy - Just Assured 3636 months$0.177 / kWh
Just Energy - Nights Free Plan 1212 months$0.235 / kWh
Just Energy - Simple Choice 1212 months$0.213 / kWh
Just Energy - Simple Choice 2424 months$0.187 / kWh
Just Energy - Simple Choice 3636 months$0.177 / kWh
Tara Energy - Tara Web 1212 months$0.209 / kWh
Tara Energy - Tara Web 2424 months$0.185 / kWh
Tara Energy - Nights Free Plan 1212 months$0.235 / kWh

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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CenterPoint Energy customer service

New service applicants, current customers, and others looking for CenterPoint Energy can contact the customer support team Monday through Friday.

CenterPoint Energy features an online account option for current customers with 24-hour self-service features.

Questions about electricity service can be answered over the phone by calling 713-207-2222 or 800-332-7143.

CenterPoint Energy offers dedicated customer service numbers for electricity theft at 713-207-7225 or 877-570-5770.

CenterPoint Energy works with a customer’s retail energy provider to facilitate account setup or transfers following account setup. For an address with an existing meter, CenterPoint Energy switches over service once it receives a request from a retail energy provider.

CenterPoint Energy requires a permit for the customer’s property and a service request for any property not already served by the utility.

CenterPoint Energy power outage support

CenterPoint Energy’s Electric Outage Center is specifically for customers who experience service disruption.

This center features an outage tracker, percentage of customers with functioning electrical power, and safety tips.

CenterPoint Energy service area residents living in Houston and surrounding suburbs such as Alvin, Katy, Sugar Land, Humble, and more, can report a power outage by calling 713-207-2222 or 800-332-7143.

The Electric Outage Center features additional tools for customers who want to prepare for outages. CenterPoint Energy prompts customers to sign up for no-cost outage alerts via email and text. Customers can look at CenterPoint Energy’s tweets for tips or instructions on localized outages.

CenterPoint Energy companies

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Energy CompaniesPhone Number
4Change Energy855-550-6663
Amigo Energy866-526-7192
Direct Energy855-307-6915
Green Mountain844-854-2257
Discount Power855-236-1309
Reliant855-887-2194
Tara Energy866-217-5179
Frontier Utilities866-763-5084
Cirro Energy844-417-7179
Constellation855-798-2889
Gexa Energy855-639-8210
Payless Power855-854-8482
Pulse Power888-317-1431
New Power888-316-0697
Just Energy866-586-3564

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