CenterPoint Energy · South Houston, TX

Cheapest Electricity in South Houston, TX

Live electricity rates for South Houston, Texas — served by CenterPoint Energy. Compare 44 providers and enroll online in minutes.

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Current CenterPoint Energy Rates in South Houston

Plans shown for ZIP 77587. All rates ¢/kWh — energy charge only; CenterPoint Energy delivery fee billed separately.

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Provider / Plan 500 kWh 1,000 kWh ★ 2,000 kWh Term Action
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12
100% Renewable
20¢ 13.1¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 14
22% Renewable
20.2¢ 7.2¢ 13.2¢ 14 mo Enroll →
Cirro Energy
Bill Bonus 14
22% Renewable
20.2¢ 7.2¢ 13.2¢ 14 mo Enroll →
Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12
100% Renewable
19.9¢ 7.4¢ 13.6¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage
6% Renewable
12.5¢ 11.5¢ 11.1¢ 1 mo Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc
Liberty Bell Flex
26% Renewable
12.3¢ 11.5¢ 11.1¢ 1 mo Enroll →
Infuse Energy
PTC Green Infusion Flex
100% Renewable
12.5¢ 11.5¢ 11¢ 1 mo Enroll →
Just Energy
Sustainable Living Bundle - 6
31% Renewable
12.6¢ 11.7¢ 11.2¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 6
31% Renewable
12.6¢ 11.7¢ 11.2¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Budget Power
No Gimmicks Green 12
100% Renewable
12.3¢ 11.8¢ 11.6¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Power Saver 12
30% Renewable
12.7¢ 12.2¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12
30% Renewable
12.7¢ 12.2¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
12.7¢ 12.2¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc
TrueClassic 12
6% Renewable
12.8¢ 12.3¢ 12.1¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc
SoFed Better Rate - 12
6% Renewable
13.3¢ 12.3¢ 11.9¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Varsity Energy Llc
HOMERUN 12
31% Renewable
12.8¢ 12.3¢ 12.1¢ 12 mo Enroll →
True Power
True Value 24
15% Renewable
12.9¢ 12.4¢ 12.1¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Sfe Energy Texas Inc
SFE RewardsPlus - 12
35% Renewable
12.9¢ 12.4¢ 12.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 12
25% Renewable
13.5¢ 12.5¢ 12¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Ae Texas
Smart Secure 36
35% Renewable
13.2¢ 12.7¢ 12.5¢ 36 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 →
Bkv Energy
Daisy 14
29% Renewable
13.3¢ 12.9¢ 12.6¢ 14 mo Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc
Champ Saver-12
26% Renewable
13.5¢ 13¢ 12.8¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc
GoodEnergy 12
26% Renewable
14¢ 13¢ 12.5¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Cleansky Energy
Embrace Green 24 - New Customer Special
100% Renewable
13.5¢ 13¢ 12.8¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc
Choose 6
37% Renewable
13.5¢ 13¢ 12.8¢ 6 mo Enroll →
Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 18
100% Renewable
14¢ 13.5¢ 13.2¢ 18 mo Enroll →
Base Power
Base Energy 36
100% Renewable
14.1¢ 13.6¢ 13.4¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc
Octo Simple 14
100% Renewable
14.2¢ 13.7¢ 13.4¢ 14 mo Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp
Simple Savings 28
3% Renewable
14.3¢ 13.8¢ 13.5¢ 28 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 9 $200 Bill Credit
100% Renewable
15.5¢ 14.5¢ 14¢ 9 mo Enroll →
Think Energy
Think Clean 24
100% Renewable
15.5¢ 14.5¢ 14¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Reliant
Reliant Power On 12 Plan
24% Renewable
15.7¢ 14.7¢ 14.2¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Atlantex Power
Luminous 36
35% Renewable
15.2¢ 14.7¢ 14.5¢ 36 mo Enroll →
Direct Energy
Autopay Texas 24
24% Renewable
15.8¢ 14.8¢ 14.3¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc
12 Month A/C Protect Plus for 2 Units
26% Renewable
18.9¢ 14.9¢ 15.7¢ 12 mo Enroll →
Amigo Energy
Basics PTC - 24
31% Renewable
15.4¢ 14.9¢ 14.7¢ 24 mo Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company
Pollution Free e-Plus 18 Choice
100% Renewable
16¢ 15¢ 14.5¢ 18 mo Enroll →
Txu Energy
Simple Value 12
3% Renewable
16.7¢ 15.2¢ 14.5¢ 12 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 →
Pronto Power
Power To Choose
26% Renewable
16.9¢ 16.9¢ 16.9¢ 1 mo Enroll →

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

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Nearby Cities in CenterPoint Energy Territory

Houston
ZIP 77002
Pasadena
ZIP 77504
Pearland
ZIP 77581
Sugar Land
ZIP 77478
Katy
ZIP 77494
The Woodlands
ZIP 77380
Galveston
ZIP 77550
League City
ZIP 77573

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Frequently Asked Questions — South Houston Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity plan in South Houston, TX?
The lowest current rate in South Houston is Chariot Energy — GridPlus 12 at 7¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh on a 12 mo term. At 500 kWh the rate is 20¢/kWh; at 2,000 kWh it is 13.1¢/kWh. Rates are sourced daily from licensed Texas REP plan data.
Who delivers electricity in South Houston, Texas?
CenterPoint Energy (CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC) owns and maintains the power lines serving South Houston and is responsible for outage restoration and meter reading. Your energy rate is set by the Retail Electric Provider (REP) you choose — CenterPoint Energy delivery charges appear as fixed fees on your bill. Currently 44 REPs compete for customers in South Houston via CenterPoint Energy's grid, with an average rate of 12.8¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage.
Can I switch electricity providers in South Houston?
Yes — South Houston is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so you're free to choose from 44 competing providers with rates starting as low as 7¢/kWh. Top options today include Chariot Energy, Discount Power, Cirro Energy. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption. Outside a contract there is no cancellation fee; inside a contract check your ETF (typically $50–$300).
How do I read my CenterPoint Energy electricity bill in South Houston?
A typical bill in the CenterPoint Energy service area has two main components: your chosen provider's energy charge (the rate you locked in at enrollment) and the CenterPoint Energy delivery charge — a regulated fee covering poles, wires, meters, and outage response. These two charges together make up most of your monthly total. The CenterPoint Energy delivery charge is the same regardless of which retail provider you pick.
What is the CenterPoint Energy delivery charge for South Houston customers?
CenterPoint Energy charges approximately $4.39/month plus $0.038/kWh as a delivery charge. This regulated fee is set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and applies equally to all retail electricity providers in South Houston — it does not change when you switch providers.
Who do I call for a power outage in South Houston?
Call CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 to report a power outage in South Houston. Do not call your retail electricity provider — they do not own or operate the power lines. CenterPoint Energy handles all outage restoration, meter issues, and new service connections regardless of which provider you chose.