Title tag: Cheap Electricity Rates in Houston, TX | Compare Plans (Updated [Month/Year])
Best-Value Electricity Plans and Rates in Houston
Power Wizard has rates in Houston ranging from [Lowest Rate Short Code] to [Highest Rate Short Code] per kWh. Our electricity experts pick one plan for each of the three ways Houston homes actually use power.
Renders as, with the proposed shopper-type headings
Rhythm Energy
Simply Select 9
13.1¢
energy rate at 1,000 kWh
Term: 9 mos. · Fixed
Choose PlanLowest fixed rate with no monthly usage target to hit. Suits most households.
APG&E
SimpleSaver 11
5.9¢
energy rate at 1,000 kWh [VERIFY] needs 2,000 kWh rate
Term: 11 mos. · Bill credit
Choose PlanA bill credit makes this the cheapest option, but only in months your usage clears the plan's threshold.
Energy Texas
Come & Take It 12
13.4¢
energy rate at 1,000 kWh [VERIFY] needs 500 kWh rate
Term: 12 mos. · Fixed
Choose PlanNo minimum-usage fee, so a small apartment is not penalized for using less.
Houston Electricity Rate Comparison ([Month/Year])
Electricity rates in Houston change frequently and vary depending on your provider, plan, usage and ZIP code. Some plans include usage tiers, base fees, or bill credits, so read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for each one before enrolling.
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| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E - SimpleSaver 11 | 5.9¢ | $59.00 | 11 mos. | 4.8 |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 | 7.3¢ | $73.00 | 12 mos. | 4.9 |
| Express Energy - Flash Value 12 | 7.3¢ | $73.00 | 12 mos. | 4.7 |
| Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.00 | 12 mos. | 4.8 |
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Plus 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.00 | 12 mos. | 5.0 |
| Rhythm Energy - Rhythm Max Saver 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.30 | 12 mos. | 4.8 |
| Chariot Energy - GridPlus 12 | 7.9¢ | $79.00 | 12 mos. | 4.4 |
| Veteran Energy - Valor 12 | 12.5¢ | $125.00 | 12 mos. | 4.7 |
*Updated on 09/02/2026 for this ZIP code. Pricing and plan offerings are subject to change. Monthly bill estimates are based on 1000 kWh usage. Actual bills may vary based on usage patterns and additional fees.
Houston Electricity Market Update, [Month/Year]
[WoW Rate Trend Shortcode 1]Option 2 available as an alternate layout.Renders as
Houston electricity prices are rising. Average rates climbed from 13.20¢ to 14.08¢ per kWh this week, an increase of about 6.7% at 1,000 kWh of usage.
The move tracks late-summer demand on the ERCOT grid, where Houston's cooling load peaks through September before easing in October. [VERIFY] driver attribution
What to do this month. If your contract ends before December, lock a fixed rate now rather than waiting. If it runs past February, wait for the shoulder season in October and November, when demand falls and rates typically follow.
- As of [Month/Year], the lowest Houston electricity rates on our marketplace start at [Lowest Rate Short Code] on the energy portion.
- A typical Houston home pays $000 a month, at an average all-in rate of [Average Short Code Number].
- Houston is served by CenterPoint Energy, which delivers power to every home here regardless of which provider you choose.
- Consider contract length, customer service and renewable options alongside price.
- Shopping in a lower-demand season, like spring or fall, usually lands a better rate.
What Should You Pay for Electricity in Houston?
A typical Houston home uses about 0000 kWh a month and pays around $000 at today's average all-in rate of [Average Short Code Number] per kWh. Rates here start at [Lowest Rate Short Code], so anything in the lower half of that range is a good rate in Houston right now.
That is 0% against the Texas average of $0000 a year, and 0% against the national average of $000.
The zeros above are Average Bill Content Short Codes. Because the same pattern stands for several figures, each is labeled in the draft: monthly usage, monthly bill, versus-Texas, Texas annual, versus-national, national annual.
Renders as
A typical Houston home uses about 1,071 kWh a month and pays around $146 at today's average all-in rate of 13.6¢ per kWh. Rates here start at 5.9¢, so anything in the lower half of that range is a good rate in Houston right now.
That is 4% below the Texas average of $1,824 a year, and 9% below the national average of $1,924. [VERIFY] comparison figures illustrative
What a home like yours should expect to pay
| Home size | Typical monthly usage | Expected monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment or 1 to 2 bedrooms | [VERIFY] not yet sourced | [VERIFY] not yet sourced |
| 3 bedrooms | 0000 kWh | $000 |
| 4 or more bedrooms | [VERIFY] not yet sourced | [VERIFY] not yet sourced |
Only the middle row is currently sourced, from the city average. The outer two rows have no data source yet.
A caveat worth reading. These are estimates, not quotes. The delivery portion of your bill is set by CenterPoint, not by your plan, so no plan can reduce it. Your own usage matters more than the rate you sign: a 4-bedroom home on a cheap plan still pays more than an apartment on an expensive one. The Electricity Facts Label is the source of truth for any plan you are considering.
What is Houston's Average Electricity Rate?
Providers display rates at three standard usage levels so plans can be compared consistently. Below are the average all-in rates in Houston at each level.
[Tiered Average Short Code Option 1]Option 2 available as an alternate layout.Renders as
- At 500 kWh, the average Houston rate is 17.8¢ per kWh
- At 1,000 kWh, the average Houston rate is 13.6¢ per kWh
- At 2,000 kWh, the average Houston rate is 14.7¢ per kWh
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TDSP CenterPoint · 14-month rate history
[Rate trend chart]
Average [Average Short Code Number]
Types of Electricity Plans You'll See in Houston
Fixed-Rate Plans
A fixed-rate plan locks your price per kWh for the whole contract term, so a hot Houston summer changes how much you use but not what you pay per unit. Unlike a bill-credit plan, there is no monthly usage target to hit.
Best for: most households, renters, and anyone who wants a predictable rate without tracking usage.
Not a good fit if: you consistently use 2,000 kWh or more, where a bill-credit plan usually delivers a lower effective rate.
Renders as
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm Energy - Simply Select 9 | 13.1¢ | $131.00 | 9 mos. |
| Energy Texas - Come & Take It 12 | 13.4¢ | $134.40 | 12 mos. |
| APG&E - True Classic 11 | 13.5¢ | $135.00 | 11 mos. |
Time-of-Use Plans
These plans give you free electricity during a set window, and the plan name tells you which one: nights, weekends, or three-day weekends. The free hours are paid for by a higher rate the rest of the time, so the plan only works if you can move real usage into the window.
Best for: households that can run laundry, the dishwasher and EV charging inside the free window.
Not a good fit if: someone is home using power through the day, where the higher daytime rate outweighs the free hours.
Renders as
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy - Free Nights 12 | 14.8¢ | $148.00 | 12 mos. |
| Frontier Utilities - Free Weekends Preferred 12 | 18.8¢ | $188.00 | 12 mos. |
| Gexa Energy - Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12 | 20.0¢ | $200.00 | 12 mos. |
Bill and Usage Credit Plans
These plans apply a credit to your bill in any month your usage clears the plan's threshold, which the Electricity Facts Label states. Clear it and the effective rate is among the lowest available anywhere on this page. Miss it and you pay the full rate with no credit at all.
Best for: homes that cleared the threshold in at least 10 of the last 12 months.
Not a good fit if: your usage drops in the mild months, since one missed month can erase several months of savings.
Renders as
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E - SimpleSaver 11 | 5.9¢ | $59.00 | 11 mos. |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 | 7.3¢ | $73.00 | 12 mos. |
No-Deposit and Prepaid Plans
You pay into a balance before you use the electricity, with no deposit and no credit check. Service continues as long as that balance holds.
Best for: renters, movers and anyone who would rather not put down a deposit or have their credit checked to get connected.
Not a good fit if: you want to set the bill up and forget it, since a balance that runs out can disconnect service with little notice.
Renders as
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payless Power - 6 MONTH PREPAID | 19.0¢ | $190.00 | 6 mos. |
Renewable and Green Energy Plans
Every plan below is matched with 100% renewable generation. Your home draws the same electricity from the same grid either way; the provider buys renewable credits to match what you use.
Best for: shoppers who want their usage matched with renewable generation and still want a locked rate.
Not a good fit if: you expect renewable matching to lower your bill, which it does not.
Renders as
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.00 | 12 mos. |
| Rhythm Energy - Rhythm Max Saver 12 | 7.4¢ | $74.30 | 12 mos. |
| Chariot Energy - GridPlus 12 | 7.9¢ | $79.00 | 12 mos. |
Solar Buyback Plans
If you have rooftop solar, these plans credit you for the electricity you export back to the grid. The pairing that determines your annual bill is the import rate set against the export credit, and the Electricity Facts Label states both.
Best for: homeowners whose system regularly produces more than the home consumes.
Not a good fit if: you lease your panels, or your system was sized to offset only part of your usage.
Renders as
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. energy cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy - Shine 12 | 17.4¢ | $174.00 | 12 mos. |
| Gexa Energy - Solar Export Saver 12 | 18.3¢ | $183.00 | 12 mos. |
Variable-Rate Plans
A variable-rate plan has no locked rate. Your price per kWh moves with the wholesale market every month, so it can sit below a fixed rate through mild weather and climb sharply during a Houston summer or a winter freeze. We almost never recommend one.
Best for: a short bridge between contracts, for shoppers who can absorb a high bill if the market moves against them.
Not a good fit if: you need a predictable bill, or you would be exposed through a summer, when demand and prices peak together.
Houston's Best Electricity Companies Ranked
Houston is part of Texas's deregulated energy market, so you choose the retail provider while CenterPoint delivers the power either way.
| Company | Best known for | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy | Competitive, sustainable plans and strong customer service. | 5.0 |
| TXU Energy | A leading provider known for stability and customer satisfaction. | 4.9 |
| 4Change Energy | A strong referral program and charitable giving in Texas. | 4.9 |
| APG&E | A wide range of plans with award-winning customer service. | 4.8 |
| Rhythm Energy | Strong service and user-friendly technology with renewable plans. | 4.8 |
| Frontier Utilities | Simple low-rate plans and a 60-day happiness guarantee. | 4.8 |
| Chariot Energy | Solar power plants and 100% renewable plans at good rates. | 4.4 |
| Payless Power | Affordable prepaid electricity with no deposit. | 3.4 |
*Ratings use Power Wizard's internal scoring methodology and customer experience benchmarks, reported to one decimal place from a single source. Company features may vary by location in Houston.
How to Switch Electricity Providers in Houston
Switching providers in Houston is easier than most people expect, and in most cases your new provider handles it with no interruption to service.
- Enter your ZIP code. Power Wizard shows today's rates from the providers serving your address.
- Filter by what matters. Term length, provider, renewable content and plan type.
- Read the EFL. Every rate, fee and usage threshold is in the Electricity Facts Label. If a plan's advertised rate only applies at one usage level, that is where you will find it.
- Sign up. Online or by phone in minutes. Some providers offer same-day service if you call before 2:00 PM CST.
Watch for early termination fees. You can avoid them if you are moving to a new home, or if you are within the last 14 days of your current contract.
Spring and fall bring the lowest rates because demand falls. You can start shopping 60 to 90 days before your contract ends and schedule the switch for the day it expires.
Houston Electricity Provider vs. Utility
Your provider sells you the plan. Your utility delivers the power. In Houston the utility is CenterPoint Energy, and it is assigned by address, so you cannot switch it. CenterPoint's charges appear on your bill as TDU or TDSP charges, separately from your plan rate:
- Monthly base charge: [Base Charge Short Code]
- Per-kWh delivery fee: [Energy Charge Short Code]
Renders as
- Monthly base charge: $4.90
- Per-kWh delivery fee: $0.0641
These delivery charges change more than once a year and no plan can reduce them. At 1,000 kWh they add about $69 a month to whatever your plan charges for the electricity itself.
Reporting a Power Outage in Houston
Your electricity provider cannot restore your service. That is CenterPoint's job. Contact CenterPoint directly:
- Call 800-332-7143
- Text OUT to 832-937-2114
- Use the online CenterPoint Energy outage tracker
CenterPoint crews are on call 24/7 for storms, downed lines and grid repairs across the greater Houston area, from Sugar Land to Kingwood.
These details belong to the TDU, not the city. Maintain them once per TDU, not on one hundred pages.
Moving to Houston? Setting Up Your Utilities
Electricity is one of four utilities you will need to arrange. Here is who handles each in Houston.
Electricity
Choose any retail provider serving your ZIP code. CenterPoint delivers the power regardless. Compare rates using the table above, and note that moving is one of the two situations where you can leave a contract without an early termination fee.
Natural gas
[VERIFY] provider and contact details to be sourced per city
Water and sewer
[VERIFY] provider and contact details to be sourced per city
Trash and recycling
[VERIFY] provider and contact details to be sourced per city
Electricity Plans for Houston Businesses
Houston businesses, from shops in The Heights or Montrose to warehouses near EADO, can choose fixed-rate, market-indexed or renewable business plans. Many providers add commercial perks: dedicated account support, usage monitoring and efficiency consulting. Visit Power Wizard's Business Electricity page to speak to an energy expert.
Houston Electricity FAQs
What is a good electricity rate in Houston right now? NEW
Rates in Houston start at [Lowest Rate Short Code] on the energy portion of your plan, and the city average is [Average Short Code Number] all in. Anything in the lower half of that range is a good rate. Remember that every plan also carries CenterPoint delivery charges, which add about $69 a month at 1,000 kWh, so a very low energy rate is a smaller saving than it looks.
Is 15 cents per kWh a good rate in Houston? NEW
No, 15¢ per kWh is above the Houston average of [Average Short Code Number] all in. On a typical 0000 kWh month that is about $161 against the city average of $000.
What are the cheapest electricity rates in Houston? NEW
The lowest rate on our marketplace today is [Lowest Rate Short Code] per kWh. The highest is [Highest Rate Short Code]. The cheapest plans are usually bill-credit plans, which only beat a fixed rate if your usage clears their threshold every month.
Why is my Houston electricity bill suddenly so high? REFRAMED
Usually one of three things: your fixed-rate contract ended and rolled onto a much higher variable rate, your usage rose with summer cooling demand, or CenterPoint's delivery charges changed, which happens more than once a year. Check your contract end date first, since a rollover is the most common and the most expensive.
Can I get electricity in Houston with bad credit or no deposit? NEW
Yes. Prepaid plans require no deposit and no credit check. You pay into a balance before using the electricity. The trade-off is a higher rate and the risk of disconnection if the balance runs out.
What's the average electricity bill in Houston?
Houston residents typically spend about $000 per month, or roughly $0000 a year.
How much electricity do Houston residents normally use?
The average Houston home uses roughly 0000 kWh a month, about 0000 kWh a year.
How does Houston's weather impact my energy bill?
Gulf Coast summer heat and the occasional winter freeze both push heating and cooling demand up, which raises both usage and prices. Spring and fall are milder and cheaper, and are the better time to shop.
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