Houston Electricity Rates
The average Houston electricity rate today is 14.53¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. At 1,000 kWh, Houston rates average 14.53¢/kWh — a spread of 13.4¢ separates the cheapest from the priciest option. All 9 providers listed are state-certified under the deregulated electricity market.
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.
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months
Cheapest
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7.20¢
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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7.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.79¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.70¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 11.30¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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11.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TriEagle Energy
Sure Value 36 - 12.90¢
36 months
Fixed Rate
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12.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 10
10 months
Fixed Rate
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13.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Branch Energy
Branch Fixed 12 - 13.20¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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13.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
Ranchero Fixed Prime - 48 - 14.30¢
48 months
Fixed Rate
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14.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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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 14.5¢/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 $118 in Mar to $249 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 954 customers without power in Houston’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.03% of 3,003,894 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 81,996 Texas customers are without power across 693 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 954 customers without power in Houston (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.03% of 3,003,894 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.
- Payless Power
- 11.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Frontier Utilities
- 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
- 12-month fixed rate
- Payless Power
- 10.5¢/kWh at this usage
- 3-month fixed rate
Houston Electricity Providers
We’ve compared rates and plans from 9 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 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 Solar
Houston gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.5¢/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 $19,350 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: 7.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Houston, offered by Frontier Utilities (Frontier Saver Plus 12). That’s well below the 14.53¢ average across 64 plans from 9 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 $73/month in savings.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Houston?
Roughly $145/month for a Houston home using 1,000 kWh at the average 14.53¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Texas homes use about 1,140 kWh/month on average — 14% higher than the national figure. The cheapest plan at 7.2¢ cuts supply costs to $72/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 9 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 ERCOT-connected 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 the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for each plan 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 7.2¢/kWh today. For most households, a fixed rate offers better budget predictability and protection against summer price spikes when grid demand peaks and wholesale costs can surge.