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CENTERPOINT
Overview
CenterPoint is the second largest Transmission/Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) in Texas, initially founded as a part of HL&P in 1882 and starting operation as its own company in 2003. It is headquartered in downtown Houston, serving electricity to around 2.8 million customers in the Greater Houston area.
Major Areas Served: Houston Metropolitan Area, Beaumont, Galveston, Seguin, etc.
Updated November 21, 2024
Electricity providers typically offer electricity plans by zip code. Here are some competitive Centerpoint electricity rates.
The average rate for Centerpoint on November 21, 2024 is 15.32¢ per kWh.
The cheapest Centerpoint energy rate is 14.50¢ per kWh from Frontier Utilities.
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of November 21, 2024 at 4:44 PM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
Electricity providers offer different plans in different TDSPs, to accommodate delivery charges set by the electricity utilities. See how Centerpoint compares with competitive electricity rates in other TDSPs.
The average rate for all other TDSPs on November 21, 2024 is 16.05¢ per kWh.
The cheapest competitive energy rate is 10.50¢ per kWh from 4Change Energy in Oncor.
Provider | Rate | Term Length | TDSP | |
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10.5 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | Oncor | ||
11.8 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | AEP Texas Central | ||
12.4 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | AEP Texas North | ||
13.0 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | TNMP | ||
15.0 ¢ 1000 kWh | 6 months | LPL |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of November 21, 2024 at 4:44 PM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
Electricity distribution requires maintenance and upkeep, which is why on your electricity bills, you’ll typically see a TDSP charge, or a distribution fee. It can also be called a TDU charge, which stands for Transmission and Distribution Utility. That charge is analogous to a shipping charge on an online purchase, or the delivery fee on a food delivery app. TDSP charges cover the cost of distributing your electricity to you over the month, as well as the cost of maintaining electricity lines and meters. These charges do not come from your electricity provider.
Electricity utilities work with electricity providers to get the electricity from your plan into your home, by maintaining meters and power lines. They also handle power outages, which means if you’re on a plan in a zipcode serviced by Centerpoint and you lose power, you should call Centerpoint to get your lights back on, as opposed to your electricity provider.
Here are some popular Centerpoint electricity providers in the state.
Contact Centerpoint to report outages or electrical hazards at (800) 332-7143.