Houston Electricity Rates
The average Houston electricity rate today is 12.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. At 1,000 kWh, Houston rates average 12.4¢/kWh — a spread of 13.2¢ separates the cheapest from the priciest option. All rates shown reflect current market pricing.
Today's Cheapest Plans
Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.
| Provider | Plan Name & Term | Rate per kWh | Sign Up |
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
SimpleSaver 12 - 6.20¢
12 months
Cheapest
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6.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 6.20¢
12 months
Low Rate
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6.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Low Rate
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6.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months
Fixed Rate
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6.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Spark Energy
Sure Saver 12 - 6.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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6.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 6.60¢
24 months
Fixed Rate
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6.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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6.73¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 8.50¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
SoFed Try Us Out Now - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 9.90¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 10 - 10.00¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 10 - 10.10¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 10.10¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 10 - 10.10¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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10.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Budget Power
No Gimmicks 11 - 10.30¢
11 months
Fixed Rate
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10.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 5 - 10.50¢
5 months
Fixed Rate
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10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 10.50¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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- ✓ The cheapest Houston electricity rate is 6.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — 40 providers compete in the CenterPoint Energy territory.
- ✓ Fixed-rate plans range from 1 to 36 months, with rates between 6.2¢ and 19.4¢/kWh.
- ✓ The average Houston household using 1,000 kWh/month pays roughly $124/month at today’s average rate of 12.4¢/kWh.
Houston Utilities
No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Houston are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,753,610 customers across Greater Houston, including Houston. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.
Houston Electric Bills
At Houston’s average rate of 12.4¢/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 $100 in Mar to $212 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 Grid Status
As of , there are 454 customers without power in Houston’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.02% of 2,242,890 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 310,540 Texas customers are without power across 1135 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in Houston experience an average of 1.1 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 98 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.8 hours per customer.
Is there a power outage in Houston right now?
Yes. As of , there are 454 customers without power in Houston (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.02% of 2,242,890 tracked customers.
Best Electricity Plans in Houston by Usage Level
The average Houston home uses about 1,300 kWh per month — roughly 30% more than the national average of 1,000 kWh and above the Texas state average of 1,200 kWh. That higher usage makes choosing the right Houston electricity plan even more important. Below are the best Houston plans at four common usage levels, updated daily.
- True Power
- 10.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 10-month fixed rate
- AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
- 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Spark Energy
- 6.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Chariot Energy
- 9.4¢/kWh at this usage
- 10-month fixed rate
Houston Electricity Providers
We’ve compared rates and plans from 40 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.
Houston Business Electricity Rates
Houston is the energy capital of the world — and that competitive spirit extends to what your business pays for electricity. Whether you run a Montrose coffee shop, a Galleria-area medical practice, or a Ship Channel industrial operation, deregulation means you can shop dozens of providers for the best commercial rate. Houston businesses switching from default utility rates typically save 15–30% on their electricity costs, and the savings scale with usage.
Unlike Houston residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, Houston commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage profile, demand patterns, and contract terms. That means a 3-minute quote request can unlock Houston business rates you’d never see on a residential comparison page.
Houston Solar
Houston gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 12.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).
Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $19,475 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
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 usage in Houston, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (SimpleSaver 12 - 6.20¢). That’s well below the 12.4¢ average across all 202 plans currently available from 40 providers.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Houston?
A typical Houston household using 1,000 kWh pays around $124/month at the average rate of 12.4¢/kWh. Summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest swings.
Who delivers electricity in Houston?
CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Houston — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Your choice of supplier only affects who bills you for the supply portion.
How do I switch electricity providers in Houston?
Three steps: (1) compare plans from 40 providers serving Houston, (2) enroll online, (3) wait 1–2 business days for CenterPoint Energy to process it. No appointment needed.