CenterPoint Energy electricity rates
Investor-owned utility (delivery only) · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
CenterPoint Energy is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 2,529,039 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: median 1,000 kWh price of current plans on Power to Choose (includes delivery charges).
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Cheapest plans in CenterPoint Energy's area
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.8¢ | 6.8¢ | 12.8¢ | 6% |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.9¢ | 6.9¢ | 12.9¢ | 100% |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.6¢ | 7.6¢ | 13.6¢ | 3% |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.8¢ | 8.3¢ | 13.0¢ | 37% |
| Amigo Energy · Power Perks - 12usage credit | 12 mo | 22.9¢ | 9.9¢ | 15.9¢ | 22% |
| Tara Energy · Value Choice - 12usage credit | 12 mo | 22.9¢ | 9.9¢ | 15.9¢ | 22% |
CenterPoint Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.00 | $69.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.00 | $139.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195.00 | $208.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $260.00 | $278.00 |
*Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) (effective 2019-05-01), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
CenterPoint Energy residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | 2019-05-01 | $0.00 | 13.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
CenterPoint Energy rate history
2020–2025: +33% change in the average residential delivery charge (4.08¢ → 5.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | CenterPoint Energy | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 193 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.95 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 99 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 151 | 127 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across CenterPoint Energy's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller | 681 | 139 | 7,508 | 2025-05-03 |
| Montgomery | 601 | 138 | 41,377 | 2025-05-27 |
| Liberty | 435 | 104 | 4,706 | 2025-05-20 |
| Austin | 357 | 71 | 2,227 | 2025-10-25 |
| Colorado | 337 | 74 | 1,257 | 2025-11-24 |
| Harris | 321 | 45 | 148,911 | 2025-10-25 |
| Matagorda | 293 | 49 | 4,536 | 2025-05-07 |
| Galveston | 289 | 97 | 9,785 | 2025-03-24 |
| Brazoria | 260 | 79 | 10,317 | 2025-09-24 |
| Chambers | 228 | 57 | 3,739 | 2025-12-06 |
| Wharton | 176 | 47 | 2,990 | 2025-07-11 |
| Fort Bend | 84 | 34 | 17,979 | 2025-03-18 |
CenterPoint Energy service area
CenterPoint Energy serves 12 counties in Texas and 190 ZIP codes.
Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, Wharton
Cities: Houston, Cypress, Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Baytown, Missouri City, Spring, Galveston, Texas City, Friendswood, Channelview, Mission Bend, Rosenberg, La Porte, Deer Park, Lake Jackson, Alvin, Dickinson, Angleton, Fresno, Stafford, Cinco Ranch, Bay City, South Houston, Katy, Pecan Grove, La Marque, Humble, New Territory, Sienna Plantation, Seabrook, Santa Fe, Four Corners, Freeport, Richmond, Greatwood, Clute, Webster
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 21,903 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $24,988,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 143,247 MWh |
CenterPoint Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 3.96¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 1.09¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,480,743,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 111,053,577 MWh |
| Peak demand | 20,632 MW summer · 16,236 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 8901 |
| Website | interchange.puc.texas.gov/search/documents/?controlNumber=57468&itemNumber=9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CenterPoint Energy's electricity rate?
CenterPoint Energy residential customers pay an average of 13.00¢ per kWh, all charges included (median 1,000 kWh price of current plans on Power to Choose (includes delivery charges)). That's 19% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 28% below the U.S. average. CenterPoint Energy only delivers power. Its delivery charges average about 5.58¢/kWh, and you buy supply from a retail provider.
What is the average CenterPoint Energy electric bill?
About $146 a month. The average CenterPoint Energy home uses 1,124 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does CenterPoint Energy have?
CenterPoint Energy serves 2,529,039 residential customers and 2,858,029 customers in total in Texas, across 12 counties.
How reliable is CenterPoint Energy?
In 2025, the average CenterPoint Energy customer was without power for 3 hr 13 min (SAIDI) over 1.95 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 31 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with CenterPoint Energy before making decisions.