Pasadena Electricity Rates

We’re tracking 195 electricity plans in Pasadena right now, starting at 6.2¢/kWh. That’s 37 retail providers offering everything from 6.2¢ to 20.8¢/kWh, with a market average of 13.45¢ at standard usage. 77 of 195 plans are priced between 12-14¢/kWh.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Pasadena

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.

Cheapest Pasadena electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 7.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
7.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.90¢
24 months Fixed Rate
7.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 9.70¢
1 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 9.70¢
1 months Fixed Rate
9.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SmartEnergy
SmartGreen 3 - 10.60¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 10.70¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 10.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 4 - 11.60¢
4 months Fixed Rate
11.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 11.70¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.70¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Heritage Power
Bright Start 3 - 11.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Chariot Energy
Bright Nights 10 - 11.80¢
10 months Fixed Rate
11.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 11.90¢
1 months Fixed Rate
11.90¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Pasadena electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Pasadena electricity rate distribution chart showing 195 plans from 6.2¢ to 20.8¢ per kWh
CenterPoint
Delivers Your Power
13.5¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.2 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
13.5 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Pasadena Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Pasadena are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

CenterPoint Energy
Transmission & Distribution Utility · Greater Houston
2.8M
Customers served statewide
1.8 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
98 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,842,000 customers across Greater Houston, including Pasadena. The typical CenterPoint customer sees roughly 1.1 outages per year, each lasting about 98 minutes.

See the full CenterPoint profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Pasadena Electric Bills

At Pasadena’s average rate of 13.5¢/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

$128
Jan
$115
Feb
$109
Mar
$115
Apr
$143
May
$187
Jun
$226
Jul
$230
Aug
$199
Sep
$143
Oct
now
$115
Nov
$131
Dec

A typical Pasadena 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.

Pasadena Power Generation

41% Natural Gas
23% Wind
15% Solar
11% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
40%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
855 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Pasadena home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Pasadena Grid Status

As of , there are 1,418 customers without power in Pasadena’s Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.05% of 2,838,049 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 24,209 Texas customers are without power across 78 of 254 counties.

1,418
Customers Out
2,838,049
Customers Tracked
0.05%
Affected
19m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

CenterPoint Energy
2,838,049 customers in Harris County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

CenterPoint Energy customers in Pasadena 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.

81° Clear
51%Humidity 10 mphWind
Pasadena and Harris County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KHOU

Is there a power outage in Pasadena right now?

Yes. As of , there are 1,418 customers without power in Pasadena (Harris County, Texas), representing 0.05% of 2,838,049 tracked customers.

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Best Pasadena Electricity Plans by Usage Level

Pasadena’s Gulf Coast humidity drives near year-round AC demand. The average household uses 1,100–1,300 kWh/month, with summer peaks pushing higher. Older homes are especially susceptible to high bills.

Pasadena Apartments
500 kWh/month
No Contract Advantage - 9.70¢
$53.50/mo
estimated Pasadena monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 10.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
Average Pasadena Home
1,000 kWh/month
Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢
$62.00/mo
estimated Pasadena monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Larger Pasadena Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢
$93.00/mo
estimated Pasadena monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 6.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Large East Harris County Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
No Contract Advantage - 9.70¢
$186.00/mo
estimated Pasadena monthly bill
  • Ranchero Power
  • 9.3¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
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Pasadena Electricity Providers

We compare rates from 37 retail providers serving Pasadena’s CenterPoint territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Harris County residents today.

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Pasadena
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Energy Texas
REP · Pasadena
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Ranchero Power
REP · Pasadena
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Pasadena
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
SmartEnergy
REP · Pasadena
Companion Energy
REP · Pasadena
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
TXU
Est. 1882
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Pasadena
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Pasadena
Heritage Power
REP · Pasadena
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Pasadena
True Power
REP · Pasadena
VARSITY ENERGY LLC
REP · Pasadena
Budget Power
REP · Pasadena
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Think Energy LLC
REP · Pasadena
BKV Energy
REP · Pasadena
Branch Energy
REP · Pasadena
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
Discount Power
REP · Pasadena
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Pasadena
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Pronto Power
REP · Pasadena
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Pasadena
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Pasadena Business Electricity Rates

Pasadena’s economy is dominated by the petrochemical industry along the Houston Ship Channel — refineries, chemical plants, and the support services that keep them running. Commercial electricity demand is massive and providers understand industrial loads.

Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.

Rooftop Solar

Pasadena Solar

Pasadena gets about 5.2 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.5¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,629 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,430
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
13.5 yr
Estimated payback period

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 $16,500 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Pasadena Electricity FAQ

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Pasadena, Texas.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Pasadena right now?

As of today, the lowest Pasadena rate is 6.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (Simple Saver 3 - 6.20¢). Across 37 providers offering 195 plans, rates average 13.45¢/kWh. All retail providers serving Pasadena are certified by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and compete on the same CenterPoint Energy distribution grid. Switching from average to cheapest saves roughly $73/month. Prices are updated multiple times per day.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Pasadena?

Roughly $135/month for a Pasadena home using 1,000 kWh at the average 13.45¢/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 Pasadena?

CenterPoint Energy handles all electricity delivery in Pasadena — 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 Pasadena?

Compare plans from 37 PUCT-certified providers, choose a REP (Retail Electric Provider), and enroll online or by phone. The new supplier coordinates the transition with CenterPoint Energy automatically. The switch typically completes within 1–2 business days with no service interruption — no technician visit or equipment changes required. Your power stays on throughout the entire process.

Are there renewable energy plans in Pasadena?

Many Pasadena electricity providers offer plans with renewable energy content sourced from wind and solar facilities connected to the ERCOT grid. Plans with higher renewable percentages use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset your consumption. Same CenterPoint Energy delivery, same reliability. Pricing is often comparable to conventional plans, and no home modifications are required.

How much are electricity delivery charges in Pasadena?

In Pasadena, CenterPoint Energy delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply uniformly to all customers. These fees cover the physical grid — poles, wires, transformers, meters, and outage crews. Plan rates advertised on comparison sites generally include delivery charges already. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for every plan shows the exact split between supply costs and CenterPoint Energy’s delivery fees.

Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Pasadena?

A fixed-rate plan in Pasadena locks your per-kWh supply rate for the contract term, shielding you from ERCOT wholesale price swings. Variable plans may start lower but can increase monthly without notice. With Pasadena fixed rates starting at 6.2¢/kWh, locking in during mild-weather months gives most households more predictable bills and lower overall costs.