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 that 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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  3. CenterPoint Energy rates
  4. CenterPoint Energy customer service 
  5. CenterPoint Energy power outage support 
  6. CenterPoint Energy companies
  7. Shop CenterPoint Energy rates by popular Texas city
  8. Shop CenterPoint Energy rates by Texas zip code
  9. Shop rates by electric utility service area in Texas

 

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
Payless Power - SmarTricity Easy Choice - Prepaid Plan1 months$0.155 / kWh
Payless Power - SmarTricity Premier 12 - Prepaid Plan12 months$0.145 / kWh
Amigo Energy - Amigo Web Plan 1212 months$0.109 / kWh
Amigo Energy - Amigo Web Plan 2424 months$0.115 / kWh
Tara Energy - Tara Web 1212 months$0.109 / kWh
Tara Energy - Tara Web 2424 months$0.115 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Saver 1212 months$0.068 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Saver 2424 months$0.069 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Saver 3636 months$0.071 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Smart 1212 months$0.176 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Smart 2424 months$0.179 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Smart 3636 months$0.182 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 1212 months$0.103 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 2424 months$0.101 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 3636 months$0.100 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 2424 months$0.104 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 3636 months$0.103 / kWh
Discount Power - Secure Plus 2424 months$0.111 / kWh
Discount Power - Secure Plus 12 Preferred12 months$0.103 / kWh
4Change Energy - Value Saver 1212 months$0.093 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver 2424 months$0.069 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 1212 months$0.064 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver 1212 months$0.079 / kWh
4Change Energy - Easy Saver 1212 months$0.083 / kWh
4Change Energy - Cash Money 1212 months$0.105 / kWh
4Change Energy - One Rate 1212 months$0.119 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)12 months$0.109 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month Usage Bill Credit12 months$0.085 / kWh
Constellation - 24 Month Usage Bill Credit24 months$0.105 / kWh
Constellation - 36 Month Usage Bill Credit36 months$0.100 / kWh
TXU Energy - Clear Deal 1212 months$0.099 / kWh
TXU Energy - Clear Deal 2424 months$0.109 / kWh
TXU Energy - Flex Forward1 months$0.132 / kWh
TXU Energy - Free Nights & Solar Days 1212 months$0.148 / kWh
TXU Energy - Free Pass 1212 months$0.145 / kWh
TXU Energy - Saver's Discount 1212 months$0.139 / kWh
TXU Energy - Saver's Discount 2424 months$0.159 / kWh
TXU Energy - Simple Rate 1212 months$0.132 / kWh
TXU Energy - Solar Saver 1212 months$0.147 / kWh
TXU Energy - Solar Value 1212 months$0.105 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Saver 1515 months$0.113 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Secure 1212 months$0.098 / kWh
Direct Energy - Free Power Weekends 1212 months$0.119 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter"! 1212 months$0.108 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter"! 2424 months$0.106 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter"! 3636 months$0.105 / kWh
Direct Energy - Twelve Hour Power 1212 months$0.124 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free Crystal Clear 24 Preferred24 months$0.117 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus Preferred1 months$0.153 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free Crystal Clear 12 Preferred12 months$0.116 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This"! 1212 months$0.107 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This"! 2424 months$0.105 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This"! 3636 months$0.104 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This"! After Hours 1212 months$0.124 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This"! Free Weekends 1212 months$0.120 / kWh
Reliant - Conservation 12 plan12 months$0.109 / kWh
Reliant - Clear Flex1 months$0.112 / kWh
Reliant - Apartment 12 plan12 months$0.110 / kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Nights 1212 months$0.142 / kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 1212 months$0.141 / kWh
Just Energy - Energy Wise 1212 months$0.115 / kWh
Just Energy - Energy Wise 2424 months$0.118 / kWh
Just Energy - Energy Wise 3636 months$0.121 / kWh
Just Energy - Power Plus 1212 months$0.069 / kWh
Just Energy - Simple Choice 1212 months$0.112 / kWh
Just Energy - Simple Choice 2424 months$0.114 / kWh
Just Energy - Simple Choice 3636 months$0.117 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Easy Saver 1212 months$0.108 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Energy Saver 2424 months$0.115 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver 1212 months$0.074 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Advantage 1212 months$0.099 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 1212 months$0.062 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Freedom 1212 months$0.126 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Premium 1212 months$0.133 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Select 1212 months$0.094 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Supreme 1212 months$0.073 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Value 1212 months$0.119 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Superb Saver 1212 months$0.138 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Beat the Heat 1212 months$0.079 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Best Value 1212 months$0.062 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Max 1212 months$0.125 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier NHF 12+12 months$0.106 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Light Saver 12+12 months$0.119 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Preferred 12+12 months$0.133 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Simple Power 1212 months$0.144 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Straight Power 1212 months$0.168 / 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 Energy866-825-1417
Direct Energy855-307-6915
First Choice Power888-458-6877
Green Mountain844-854-2257
Discount Power855-236-1309
Reliant855-887-2194
Tara Energy866-932-1650
Frontier Utilities866-763-5084
Cirro Energy844-417-7179
Constellation855-798-2889
Gexa Energy855-639-8210
Payless Power855-854-8482
Just Energy866-802-1835

 

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Shop CenterPoint Energy rates by Texas zip code

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