Houston Electricity Rates
- APG&E has the lowest electricity rate we list in Houston at 6.2¢/kWh (with bill credit).
- The average Houston electricity rate we list is 13.07¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- Most plans in Houston are 12-month fixed contracts, making up 63% of the plans we list.
Today's Cheapest Houston Electricity Rates
Each provider’s cheapest Houston plan is shown below at 1,000 kWh with delivery included.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E – Simple Saver | 3 months | 6.20¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Budget Power – Prime | 12 months | 6.60¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Chariot Energy – GridPlus | 12 months | 6.90¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Gexa Energy – Gexa Eco Saver Plus | 12 months | 7.20¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Spark Energy – Sure Saver | 12 months | 8.10¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Ranchero Power – No Contract Advantage | Monthly | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Southern Federal Power – Variable Advantage | Monthly | 9.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Smart Choice - | 12 months | 9.90¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Amigo Energy – Power Perks - | 12 months | 9.90¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Tara Energy – Value Choice - | 12 months | 9.90¢/kWh† | Continue |
| Companion Energy – Companion Pro + Perks | 3 months | 10.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Frontier Utilities – Frontier Power Saver | 3 months | 10.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Infuse Energy – PTC Infusion Flex | Monthly | 10.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Revolution Energy – Liberty Bell Flex | Monthly | 10.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartGreen | 3 months | 10.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Octopus Energy – Octo Simple | 3 months | 10.30¢/kWh | Continue |
| Think Energy – Think Basic | 3 months | 10.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Texas – No Bull | 6 months | 10.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| Rhythm – Digital Choice | 6 months | 10.80¢/kWh | Continue |
| Payless Power – PTC 3 Month - Postpaid | 3 months | 11.10¢/kWh | Continue |
† Includes a bill credit that only applies at exactly 1,000 kWh; your rate will be higher at other usage levels.
Houston Electricity Plans to Know About in November
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-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.
- Budget Power – Prime (12-month): 6.60¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months. Includes a bill credit — The rate is 19.60¢ at 500 kWh and 12.60¢ at 2,000 kWh.
Houston Electricity Providers
We’ve compared rates and plans from 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.
Which company delivers electricity to Houston homes?
CenterPoint delivers electricity to Houston homes. You buy the electricity itself from a retail provider you choose, and every plan includes CenterPoint's delivery charges.
What is the average electricity bill in Houston by home size?
About $133 a month for a typical home using 1,000 kWh, on the average Houston plan we list at 13.29¢/kWh. That includes delivery but not city sales tax. A 500 kWh month runs about $74 and a 2,000 kWh month about $263. On the cheapest Houston plan we list without a bill credit, at 9.7¢, a 1,000 kWh month costs about $97.
Is the lowest advertised electricity rate in Houston what I will actually pay?
Only if you use close to 1,000 kWh a month. The lowest advertised price we list in Houston is 6.2¢/kWh from APG&E's 3-month plan, and it applies only at 1,000 kWh. The same plan costs 19.2¢ at 500 kWh and 12.2¢ at 2,000 kWh. If your usage swings month to month, compare against the lowest Houston price we list without a bill credit, 9.7¢ at 1,000 kWh.
What matters most when picking electricity in Houston?
Compare plans at your own monthly usage, because Houston prices change with it: the average plan we list is 14.7¢/kWh at 500 kWh and 13.16¢ at 2,000 kWh. Check whether the price depends on a bill credit; those plans cost more outside their usage range. Then check the plan length and the early-termination fee on the Electricity Facts Label. Texas sets no limit on that fee. Delivery is the same CenterPoint charge on every plan.
What does CenterPoint charge Houston homes for delivery?
CenterPoint charges $4.90 a month plus 6.5333¢ per kWh, which comes to $70.23 at 1,000 kWh.
- The same with every provider; the Public Utility Commission of Texas sets it.
- Share of the bill: about 53% of a 1,000 kWh bill on an average Houston plan we list, at 13.29¢/kWh.
- Already in the plan price you see.
Source: Texas PUC, 2026
Can I break my electricity contract in Houston if I move?
Yes, moving out ends a Texas contract with no exit fee.
- Switching in the last 14 days of a fixed-rate contract: no fee.
- Any other time: your plan's early-termination fee, if it has one. Texas sets no limit, so check the amount on your Electricity Facts Label.
- The switch itself is free unless you ask for a special meter reading.
Which providers have the best electricity rates in Houston?
As of November 4, 2026, the lowest Houston price we list without a bill credit is 9.7¢/kWh from Southern Federal Power's month-to-month plan at 1,000 kWh, delivery included. Ranchero Power and Revolution Energy come next, at 9.7¢ and 10.2¢. Some plans advertise prices as low as 6.2¢, but those depend on bill credits and cost more at other usage levels.
Houston Electric Bills
At Houston’s average rate of 13.1¢/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 $106 in Mar to $224 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 5 minutes ago.
Houston Solar
Houston gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.1¢/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 $15,475 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
