What is CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy is the transmission and distribution utility for the greater Houston metro area. Like every TDU in deregulated Texas, CenterPoint doesn't sell electricity itself: it maintains the physical delivery infrastructure while dozens of retail providers compete to sell you the electricity that runs through it.
Cheapest CenterPoint Energy plans we're tracking
Real plans, sorted by price at 1,000 kWh of usage. Your actual best fit depends on your real usage level, which is exactly what our tool factors in.
| Provider | Plan | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Term | Electricity Facts Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARIOT ENERGY | Bright Nights 12 | 10.9¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| TRUE POWER | True Value 12 | 10.9¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| Budget Power | No Gimmicks 11 | 11¢ | 11 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| Energy Texas | No Bull 12 | 11¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| Express Energy | Speedy 12 | 11¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| Octopus Energy | Octo Simple 12 | 11¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| RHYTHM | Digital Choice 12 | 11¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
| Veteran Energy | Basic 12 | 11¢ | 12 mo | View Electricity Facts Label → |
Independent plan sample checked from the archived independent fallback snapshot. This research snapshot is separate from our live marketplace inventory and does not promise availability at a particular address or start date. Verify current availability and the official Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
Which providers serve CenterPoint Energy's territory
41 real providers currently have plans on file in CenterPoint Energy's territory. Here are a few, sorted by their cheapest real rate.
| Provider | Plans on file | Cheapest rate |
|---|---|---|
| CHARIOT ENERGY | 8 | 10.9¢ |
| TRUE POWER | 6 | 10.9¢ |
| Budget Power | 10 | 11¢ |
| Octopus Energy | 6 | 11¢ |
| Energy Texas | 6 | 11¢ |
| RHYTHM | 6 | 11¢ |
| Veteran Energy | 2 | 11¢ |
| Express Energy | 2 | 11¢ |
| SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC | 6 | 11.1¢ |
| Ranchero Power | 10 | 11.2¢ |
| TARA ENERGY | 8 | 11.2¢ |
| AMIGO ENERGY | 8 | 11.2¢ |
City guides connected to CenterPoint data
The dated independent plan snapshot contains offers priced for CenterPoint territory. These city guides use CenterPoint as a research starting point, while the marketplace and the provider remain the authority for current inventory and address eligibility.
How CenterPoint delivery charges affect your bill
CenterPoint's approved delivery tariff can include both recurring monthly and usage-based charges. Those amounts are collected through the retail electricity bill and can change through the regulatory process, so the exact current amount belongs on the plan's Electricity Facts Label, not in a headline rate copied months earlier. The 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh examples on an Electricity Facts Label include applicable recurring delivery charges. Our plan rates above use the complete 1,000 kWh price for CenterPoint territory.
See how Texas TDU delivery charges work, then compare plans at the usage level closest to the home rather than trying to remove a regulated delivery charge by switching retail providers.
CenterPoint Energy vs. a retail electricity provider
CenterPoint Energy owns and maintains the physical wires, poles, and meters, and handles outages: you don't get to shop for that part, it's assigned by where you live. What you do shop for is the retail electric provider (REP): the company that actually sells you the electricity and bills you for it. Every plan's price already has CenterPoint Energy's delivery charge baked in, so the prices above are what you'd really pay, not just the energy portion.
Delivery charges are just one piece of what can make an advertised rate misleading: see our guide to Texas electricity plan traps: bill credits, fees & gimmicks for the rest.
Reporting a CenterPoint Energy outage
Outages are CenterPoint Energy's responsibility no matter which retail provider bills you. Call (713) 207-2222 or use CenterPoint Energy's official outage reporting tool to report one or check restoration status.
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Frequently asked questions
Does CenterPoint Energy sell electricity directly to customers?
No. CenterPoint Energy is a delivery utility: it maintains the wires, meters, and outage response, but in this deregulated part of Texas you choose a separate retail electric provider to actually sell you the electricity. CenterPoint Energy’s delivery charge is included in every plan’s price regardless of which provider you pick.
How do I report a power outage with CenterPoint Energy?
Call (713) 207-2222 or use CenterPoint Energy’s official outage reporting tool. This is the same contact regardless of which retail electric provider bills you: outages are always the delivery utility’s responsibility, not the retailer’s.
How many electricity plans are available in CenterPoint Energy's territory right now?
We’re tracking 238 real plans from 41 providers in CenterPoint Energy’s territory, pulled from official plan filings: not a curated top-10 list.
What's the average electricity rate in CenterPoint Energy's territory?
Across those 238 plans, the price at 1,000 kWh of usage averages 12.7¢/kWh, ranging from 10.9¢ to 15.6¢. Your actual best rate depends heavily on your real usage level, which is exactly what our tool factors in rather than quoting one headline number.
Plan counts, provider counts, rates, and outage contact info on this page are computed directly from our real plan dataset and independently verified against each utility's own published contact information, not estimated or copied from a competitor. Delivery utility territory per Public Utility Commission of Texas records.