Compare South Houston Electricity Rates and Companies

August 2025 South Houston Market Update

The best South Houston electricity plans to help you save this August

Summer heat in Texas is as certain as death and taxes, and the best time to lock in a rate is February through April. The second best time to lock in a rate is today, particularly before we hit the summer heat peaks of July and August.

• The cheapest electricity rate is the Gexa's Eco Saver Plus 12, at 8.7 cents per kWh, for 12 months. If you want the cheapest rate bar none, with no other considerations, this is the plan for you.
• For those long term stability, we have the Frontier Saver Plus 24 at 8.9 cents per kWh, for 2 years. Frontier and Gexa and APG&E are all fighting to lower rates and acquire customers this summer.
• For customers who want a steady rate, summer or winter regardless of usage, the PowerShift Payback 12, from Rhythm Energy, is the way to go. Its a flat plan with pretty much the same rates across all usage tiers, this is the plan at 13.9 cents per kWh is the set it and forget it option that many Texans are looking for when it comes to electricity.

Compare South Houston Electricity Rates

We've researched the best providers and plans so you can find a great electricity rate in South Houston

When do Electricity Rates Change in South Houston Change?

As South Houston moves into late summer, you're going to see fixed rate electricity rates increase with the temperature. So if you're looking for cheap South Houston electricity rates, now, rather than later is the best time to to compare Texas electricity rates.

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How to Switch Electricity Companies in South Houston?

Switching Electricity companies is simple and seamless with no interruption in service.

1. When is it Time To Switch Your Power Company: Check your electricity company contract's end date, if you're within 45 days you may forward switch, or within 14 days you can switch without penalty. Your retail electric provider is required to notify you at least 30 days before a contract expires.
2. Compare electricity rates South Houston:If you can find a cheap new rate is dramatically lower it may be worthwhile to switch early and pay the ETF. Lets say youre on a 17 cent rate and youve found a great 11 cent rate. At 2000kWh per month at 17 cents is $340 and 2000kWh at 11 cents is $220. You could save $120 in the first month - so the $60 ETF is worth taking a hit on.
3. Switch Electricity Company: Once you find a great South Houston electricity rate and want to lock it in, you can schedule a forward switch up to 45 days in advance. Ensure you get proof of switch order and date, (you should get an email) and retain any emails for your records.

South Houston's Best Light Companies

TexasElectricityRatings, rates the top electricity companies in South Houston

Rank	Provider		Stars	Award
#1		Chariot Energy
#2		Gexa Energy
#3		Payless Power
#4		Constellation
#5		Frontier Utilities

Electricity Plans for South Houston

• Fixed Rate Plans: Offer a fixed rate per kWh (monthly bill may vary based on usage) for the length of the contract, typically 12 to 36 months.
• Green Energy Plans: Source power from renewable sources such as wind, and solar.
• No Deposit Plans: Electric companies in South Houston offering no deposit sometimes called prepaid electricity plans; allow customers to pay for their electricity in advance. With a no deposit electricity plan, customers can avoid credit checks, deposits, and avoid disconnection for non-payment.
• Variable Rate Plans: Usually considered as the opposite of fixed rate plans, with these plans the price per kWh will vary month to month.
• Time of Use Plans: Vary the rate per kWh based on the time of day and/or the season. Customers are often charged a higher rate during the day and a lower rate in the evening. Additionally there
• Solar Buy Back Plans: This allows South Houston homeowners with solar panels earn extra money by selling their surplus electricity to their electricity provider. Often this is in the form of bill credits for electricity that would otherwise go to waste. Electricity companies offering these plans include: Chariot Energy, Rhythm Energy, and Energy Texas.

South Houston Electricity Outage and Utility Information

If you have a power outage, or any issue with your home's electrical delivery, you should contact your local electric utility for assistance

Centerpoint Energy: 713-207-2222

Oncor Energy: 888-313-4747

AEP Central/AEP North: 866-223-8508

TNMP: 888-866-7456

Contact the Texas Public Utilities Commission with any other concerns:

PUC Customer Protection, P.O. Austin, TX 787111-3326.

Call 1-888-782-8477

Email the PUCT at customer@puc.texas.gov

Are You Moving to South Houston?

Texas has a deregulated electricity market. That means South Houston Electricity Companies compete for your business. Just like cellphone, Internet, Insurance and credit card companies that compete for your business. And just like those businesses there are plenty of ways that Texas electricity companies can take advantage of you, so we've made it easy. We've rated, ranked, and recommend South Houston's best electricity companies and electricity plans that will make your move easy.

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Compare Local Electric Rates

When shopping for electricity, you will see that rates and plan availability may vary by location. This is due to differences between local utility transmission and delivery fees.

That's why you need to enter your zip code to compare electricity rates in South Houston.

Compare Business Electricity Rates in South Houston?

You have the power to choose your Commercial and Small Business Electricity Rates in South Houston. The Texas Electricity Ratings commercial electricity marketplace is exclusively for business electricity customers looking to start commercial service or compare their existing commercial electricity rates.

South Houston business electricity rates are some of the lowest in the US and are 20-30% less than residential rates. So, if you're starting a business in South Houston or just want to compare commercial electricity rates and shop the market for a better rate, you could save thousands each year by shopping for a lower rate.

Commercial Electricity Rates in South Houston

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

7.47 ^¢ kWh

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

7.47 ^¢ kWh

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

7.86 ^¢ kWh

Term

12 Months

Lowest Rate

8.83 ^¢ kWh

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Renewable and Green Energy Options in South Houston

Over 30% of the energy produced in Texas is from renewable energy resources such as solar, and wind. In fact, Texas produces more green energy than any other state. And is one of the reasons that Texas has some of the lowest electricity rates in the US.

Every Texas energy provider has about 20% green energy in their mix of energy sources. You can see this in the Fuel Mix section of any Texas Electricity Plan EFL (Electricity Facts Label).

Most Texas electricity companies have a 100% green / renewable energy plan, where 100% of the energy you buy supports renewable energy generators. Some South Houston electricity companies are exclusively green, where every plan is 100% green and prices and rates support 100% green energy and renewable generation.

The 3 types of renewable energy plans to select from:

Green energy term plans:

These are similar to traditional 3 to 12 month term plans with 100% green energy.

EV Charging Plans:

Plans targeted at EV owners that are "Time of Use" where you pay low rates at night (between 11PM and 5AM) and a higher rate during the day.

Solar Buy Back Plans:

Plans that allow homeowners who own their solar panels to sell excess power back to their provider or offset their electricity bill with excess power generated by their solar panels and may earn bill credits of up to .25 cents per kWh exported back to the grid.

Five Green Electric Plans for South Houston

FAQ: South Houston Rates, Plans and Providers

Is it true that Champion Energy Services has a low price in South Houston?

EV Saver-12 is the cheapest rate from Champion Energy Services. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 13.500 cents per kWh.

We recommend you compare electricity rates in South Houston and see if this plan is right for you.

What South Houston Gexa Energy electricity plans are available?

The following rates are available from Gexa Energy

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12	8.70 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24	8.90 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Edge Plus 12	12.00 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Value 12	15.20 cents per kWh
Gexa Light Saver 12	15.60 cents per kWh
Gexa Solar Export Saver 12	16.30 cents per kWh
Gexa Saver Freedom 36	18.00 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12	18.70 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12	19.00 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12	19.60 cents per kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Premier 24	19.60 cents per kWh
Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12	20.70 cents per kWh

What is a cheap Champion Energy Services electricity rate in South Houston?

EV Saver-12 is the cheapest rate from Champion Energy Services. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 13.500 cents per kWh.

You can order the EV Saver-12 plan here on TexasElectricityRatings without hassling with the state-run powertochoose.org website

Constellation offers these plans in South Houston

The following rates are available from Constellation

12 Month Usage Bill Credit	11.90 cents per kWh
24 Month Usage Bill Credit	12.90 cents per kWh
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 1 Unit and HVAC Monitoring	12.90 cents per kWh
12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring	12.90 cents per kWh
12 Month Electric Vehicle FreeCharge Plan	13.00 cents per kWh
12 Month Electric Vehicle FlexCharge Plan	13.20 cents per kWh
24 Month Electric Vehicle FreeCharge Plan	13.60 cents per kWh
24 Month Electric Vehicle FlexCharge Plan	13.80 cents per kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	14.40 cents per kWh