CenterPoint Energy · ZIP 77036

Cheapest Electricity Plans in Houston — Gulfton (ZIP 77036), Texas

Live electricity rates for ZIP code 77036 in the CenterPoint Energy service area. 44 providers available — compare and enroll online in minutes.

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Current Rates in ZIP Code 77036

All rates in ¢/kWh. TDSP delivery fee from CenterPoint Energy billed separately on your monthly statement.

Provider / Plan	500 kWh	1,000 kWh ★	2,000 kWh	Term	Action
Budget Power Prime 12 35% Renewable	19.8¢	6.8¢	12.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Bill Bonus 25 22% Renewable	20.2¢	7.2¢	13.2¢	25 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 13 22% Renewable	20.2¢	7.2¢	13.2¢	13 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas The Lone Saver Plus 12 100% Renewable	19.9¢	7.4¢	13.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Tara Energy Value Choice - 12 31% Renewable	21.5¢	8.5¢	14.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Octo Simple 12 100% Renewable	12.3¢	11.8¢	11.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Gexa Energy Gexa Eco Choice 12 100% Renewable	12.6¢	12.1¢	11.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Companion Energy Companion + Perks 12 30% Renewable	12.6¢	12.1¢	11.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Frontier Utilities Frontier Power Saver 12 30% Renewable	12.6¢	12.1¢	11.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Better Rate - 6 6% Renewable	13.2¢	12.2¢	11.8¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Varsity Energy Llc HOMERUN 12 31% Renewable	12.8¢	12.3¢	12.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc SFE RewardsPlus - 12 35% Renewable	12.9¢	12.4¢	12.2¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 18 6% Renewable	13.4¢	12.4¢	12¢	18 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Confident Renter 12 25% Renewable	12.9¢	12.4¢	12.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 36 15% Renewable	12.9¢	12.4¢	12.2¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	13¢	12.5¢	12.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 6 6% Renewable	13.2¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 12 29% Renewable	13.2¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 36 35% Renewable	13.2¢	12.7¢	12.5¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc Simple Switch 7 26% Renewable	13.3¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	7 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes 24 24% Renewable	13.7¢	12.8¢	12.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 24 100% Renewable	12.8¢	12.8¢	12.9¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Choose 12 37% Renewable	13.4¢	12.9¢	12.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 24 26% Renewable	14.5¢	13.5¢	13¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 24 100% Renewable	14¢	13.5¢	13.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 15 37% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Base Power Base Energy 36 100% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.4¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-24 26% Renewable	14.2¢	13.7¢	13.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Simple Savings 28 3% Renewable	14.3¢	13.8¢	13.5¢	28 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 12 100% Renewable	14.9¢	13.9¢	13.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 12 - $25 credit on your first bill! 25% Renewable	14.6¢	14.1¢	13.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Smartenergy Holdings Llc SmartGreen 12 $200 Bill Credit 100% Renewable	15.1¢	14.1¢	13.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Pronto Power Summer 2026 26% Renewable	14.5¢	14.5¢	14.5¢	2 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 3 24% Renewable	15.4¢	14.7¢	14.4¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 35% Renewable	15.2¢	14.7¢	14.5¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Basics PTC - 60 31% Renewable	15.4¢	14.9¢	14.7¢	60 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Basics PTC - 36 31% Renewable	15.4¢	14.9¢	14.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power On 24 Plan 24% Renewable	16¢	15¢	14.5¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 36 24% Renewable	16.1¢	15.1¢	14.6¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Simple Value 12 3% Renewable	16.7¢	15.2¢	14.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Chariot Energy Chariot Freedom 100% Renewable	16.1¢	15.6¢	15.4¢	Variable	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Choice 100% Renewable	16.6¢	15.6¢	15.1¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Nec Co-op Energy Residential Electricity... Plain and simple. 17% Renewable	17.4¢	16.1¢	15.5¢	Variable	Enroll →
Payless Power PTC 12 Month - Prepaid 26% Renewable	17.1¢	16.6¢	16.4¢	12 mo	Enroll →

★ 1,000 kWh is the Texas standard usage benchmark. Rates include energy charge; TDSP delivery fees billed separately.

About ZIP Code 77036 — Houston — Gulfton

ZIP code 77036 is part of the CenterPoint Energy electric delivery territory in Texas's deregulated electricity market. Residents and businesses in this area can freely choose their Retail Electric Provider (REP) from dozens of competing companies. Your CenterPoint Energy delivery charges stay the same regardless of which REP you select.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 77036

What is the cheapest electricity rate in ZIP code 77036?

The lowest available plan in ZIP 77036 today is Budget Power — Prime 12 at 6.8¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage. At 500 kWh usage the rate is 19.8¢/kWh and at 2,000 kWh it is 12.8¢/kWh. Rates are pulled live from licensed Texas REP plan data.

Who delivers electricity in ZIP code 77036?

ZIP code 77036 is served by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC. CenterPoint Energy owns and maintains the local power lines and is responsible for restoring service during outages. Your energy rate is set by the Retail Electric Provider (REP) you choose — CenterPoint Energy charges are fixed delivery fees on your bill.

How do I switch electricity providers in ZIP code 77036?

Choose a plan in the table above and click "Enroll →". The entire process takes about 5 minutes online. Your CenterPoint Energy delivery service continues uninterrupted during the switch. If you are currently under contract, check your cancellation fee before switching — most REPs charge $50–$300 for early termination.