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Electricity Plans in Houston
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4Change Energy | 24/months | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Frontier Utilities | 12/months | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy | 12/months | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Discount Power | 12/months | 12.9¢/kWh |
| Constellation | 12/months | 12.9¢/kWh |
| APG&E | 6/months | 13.4¢/kWh |
| Reliant | 24/months | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Cirro Energy | 24/months | 13.9¢/kWh |
| BKV Energy | 36/months | 14.4¢/kWh |
| Amigo Energy | 24/months | 14.5¢/kWh |
Rates as of Dec 10, 2023 at 02:36 PM
TDSP's - Transmission and Distribution Utilities
Centerpoint Residental Tarriff Includes:
| Utility Company | Utility Charge | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy | Transmission charge | .8439¢ per kWh |
| Distribution charge | 1.6489¢ per kWh | |
| Customer charge | $1.62 per month | |
| Metering charge | $3.85 per month |
CenterPoint Energy is the transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) for Houston and the surrounding area. Like TDSPs in other parts of Texas, CenterPoint maintains the transmission lines, power poles, electricity meters, and other infrastructure that keeps electricity flowing from power plants to customers. Their responsibilities include sending out technicians when a storm causes power to go out.
You may not realize it, but you pay for TDSP services on your monthly electricity bill. CenterPoint Energy charges appear on your bill as a small charge for each kilowatt hour of electricity you use and a small base charge each month.
Average Electricity Rates & Energy Usage in Houston
In November, the average electricity rate in Houston was 14.82¢ per kWh. The average households monthly electricity usage was 845 kWh, making the average bill around $125.
In November, the average electricity rate in Houston was $14.82 per therm. The average households monthly electricity usage was 845 therms, making the average bill around $125.
based on EIA Data as of November, 2023
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4Change has been great for us because the cost is low, the service is great, and part of our bill goes to help charities.
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