Cheapest Electricity in South Houston, TX

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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¢	7¢	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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77587 — Downtown 77502 — North South 77012 — West South 77017 — East South 77034 — South South

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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.