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- Confirm your addressMake sure the plan serves your delivery area.
- Compare your billLook at estimated cost for your usage, including delivery charges.
- Read the facts labelCheck bill credits, fees, term, and cancellation rules.
What do electricity rates cost in Houston?
There is no single rate that predicts every Houston home's bill. A plan can look cheap at 1,000 kWh but cost more at 500 or 2,000 kWh when a bill credit applies only above a threshold.
Compare the estimated monthly bill at your expected usage, including delivery charges and base fees. Then check the official Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
How Houston electricity plans work
Most Houston addresses are in CenterPoint Energy's delivery territory. CenterPoint maintains the wires and handles outages; you choose the retail company and plan. An exact address confirms the utility for homes near a territory boundary.
Setting up electricity when moving to Houston
Choose a service start date that matches your move. If you have a recent bill, use its monthly kWh to compare projected costs. Save the Electricity Facts Label and enrollment confirmation after you choose.
Need more detail? Read our delivery-charge guide, plan traps guide, or Texas moving checklist.
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Providers in our July 21, 2026 Houston filing sample
This historical exact ZIP-and-utility sample used ZIP 77002 in CenterPoint territory. These providers had filed offers on July 21, 2026; the list does not represent today's prices and is not a guarantee of availability. Shop current offers for your address and usage before making a decision.
Historical CenterPoint sample
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Independent plan sample checked from the archived independent fallback snapshot. This research snapshot is separate from our live marketplace inventory and does not promise availability at a particular address or start date. Verify current availability and the official Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get to choose my electricity company in Houston?
Yes. Houston sits in CenterPoint’s service territory, one of the deregulated parts of Texas where you pick your own retail electric provider instead of being assigned one by default.
Who actually delivers the power to my house in Houston?
CenterPoint owns the physical wires and handles outages in Harris County: that part isn’t something you shop for. The company you do choose is the retail electric provider (REP) that sells you the electricity itself; CenterPoint’s delivery charge is baked into every plan’s price whether you notice it or not.
How many electricity plans are available in Houston right now?
Plan counts change as providers update their offers. Use your service address and expected usage to see current plans for the correct delivery territory.
What's the average electricity rate in Houston?
There is no single rate that fits every Houston home. The advertised price depends on usage, delivery charges, and plan rules such as bill credits. Compare projected bills at your expected usage and verify the Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
The historical provider links above come from the dated independent snapshot noted in that section. They are research samples, not the live marketplace's current inventory or prices. Utility eligibility is address-based; verify availability and final terms in the marketplace and official Electricity Facts Label before enrollment.