Houston Electricity Rates
- The cheapest Houston electricity rate is 6.2 cents per kWh, offered by APG&E out of 195 plans.
- The average Houston electricity rate across competing providers is 13.44 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- The estimated monthly electric bill in Houston is $153/month based on 1,140 kWh average usage.
Today's Cheapest Houston Electricity Rates
Houston electricity starts at 6.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh monthly usage. Below are the cheapest plans available, with rates ranging up to 20.8¢/kWh.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E – Simple Saver 3 | 3 months | 6.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Frontier Utilities – Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | 7.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Gexa Energy – Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | 7.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Texas – The Lone Saver Plus 12 | 12 months | 7.40¢/kWh | Continue |
| Rhythm – Rhythm Max Saver 24 | 24 months | 7.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage | Monthly | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Southern Federal Power – Variable Advantage | Monthly | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Tara Energy – Value Choice - 12 | 12 months | 9.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| Amigo Energy – Power Perks - 12 | 12 months | 9.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Smart Choice - 12 | 12 months | 9.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartGreen 3 | 3 months | 10.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Companion Energy – Companion Pro + Perks 3 | 3 months | 10.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Octopus Energy – Octo Simple 3 | 3 months | 10.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| TXU Energy – Smart 1000 Select 12 | 12 months | 10.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Payless Power – PTC 3 Month - Postpaid | 3 months | 10.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Constellation – Simple Switch 4 | 4 months | 11.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Infuse Energy – Essential Infusion 3 | 3 months | 11.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Heritage Power – Bright Start 3 | 3 months | 11.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| Chariot Energy – Bright Nights 10 | 10 months | 11.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| Revolution Energy – Stars and Stripes Flex | Monthly | 11.90¢/kWh | Continue |
Houston Electricity Plans to Know About in October
Providers in Houston offer everything from short-term plans to long-term locked rates. Here’s what’s priced well right now:
- APG&E – Simple Saver 3 (3-month): 6.20¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 19.20¢ at 500 kWh and 12.20¢ at 2,000 kWh. This plan works best near 1,000 kWh usage.
- Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage (month-to-month): 9.70¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. No cancellation fee. Rates stay flat across usage levels — 10.70¢ at 500 kWh, 9.70¢ at 1,000 kWh, 9.30¢ at 2,000 kWh.
- Frontier Utilities – Frontier Saver Plus 12 (12-month): 7.30¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 20.30¢ at 500 kWh and 13.30¢ at 2,000 kWh.
Houston Electricity Providers
We’ve compared rates and plans from 37 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Houston’s CenterPoint Energy territory. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; CenterPoint delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Houston Electricity
Got questions about Houston’s electricity market? Our Houston-focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, and everything you need to know.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Houston right now?
Today’s cheapest: 6.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Houston, offered by APG&E (Simple Saver 3). That’s well below the 13.44¢ average across 195 plans from 37 providers. Under the PUCT-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over CenterPoint Energy’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $72/month in savings.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Houston?
Roughly $134/month for a Houston home using 1,000 kWh at the average 13.44¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Texas homes use about 1,140 kWh/month on average. The cheapest plan at 6.2¢ cuts supply costs to $62/month. CenterPoint Energy’s regulated delivery charges are separate and apply to all plans equally.
Who delivers electricity in Houston?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Houston — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Under the deregulated model regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), your TDU (CenterPoint Energy) is separate from your supplier. Your choice of REP (Retail Electric Provider) only affects who bills you for the supply portion and at what rate.
How do I switch electricity providers in Houston?
Compare rates from 37 providers, sign up with your preferred REP (Retail Electric Provider), and that’s it. CenterPoint Energy completes the switch in 1–2 business days with no service interruption. Under PUCT regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same CenterPoint Energy lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.
Are there renewable energy plans in Houston?
Several providers serving Houston include renewable energy in their plans through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from wind and solar facilities across Texas. No home equipment changes are needed — CenterPoint Energy delivers the power identically. Compare plan details on each provider’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to see the exact renewable energy percentage included.
How much are electricity delivery charges in Houston?
CenterPoint Energy delivery charges in Houston are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply equally to all customers regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) they choose. These charges cover poles, wires, meters, and grid maintenance. Most plan rates displayed on comparison sites already include CenterPoint Energy’s delivery fees. Check each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to see the exact breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.
Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Houston?
Fixed-rate plans guarantee your supply rate for a set period, typically 3 to 36 months. Variable-rate plans adjust monthly based on ERCOT wholesale market conditions. In Houston, fixed plans start at 6.2¢/kWh today. For most households, a fixed rate offers better budget predictability and protection against seasonal price spikes when grid demand peaks and wholesale costs can surge.
Houston Electric Bills
At Houston’s average rate of 13.4¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.
Estimated monthly bill across the year
A typical Houston home’s bill ranges from about $109 in Mar to $230 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.
Houston Power Generation
Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.
Houston Business Electricity Rates
Houston business electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your company’s usage volume, peak demand (kW), and contract length — unlike residential plans with standardized per-kWh pricing tiers. Under Texas’s PUCT-regulated deregulated market, Houston businesses switching from default utility rates typically save 15–30% on electricity costs, with savings scaling proportionally with usage. Whether you run a Montrose coffee shop, a Galleria-area medical practice, or a Ship Channel industrial operation, dozens of PUCT-certified commercial providers compete for your business across CenterPoint Energy’s territory.
Commercial pricing factors in demand charges (kW), energy charges (kWh), load factor, and contract term. A 3-minute quote request is the fastest way to compare Houston business electricity rates — you’ll see custom pricing unavailable on any residential comparison page.
Houston Power Outages
There are currently 1,452 CenterPoint Energy customers without power across Harris County in 81 active outages. Houston is served by CenterPoint Energy for all electricity delivery and outage response — call 1-800-332-7143 to report an outage.
Track live outages, historical trends, and county-wide status on our Harris County Power Outage Tracker. For statewide data, see Texas Power Outages. Updated 18 minutes ago.
Houston Solar
Houston gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 MW of residential capacity).
Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $16,475 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
