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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.

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Best Centerpoint Electricity Plans

Electricity providers typically offer electricity plans by zip code. Here are some competitive Centerpoint electricity rates.

The average rate for Centerpoint on November 30, 2025 is 17.10¢ per kWh.

The cheapest Centerpoint energy rate is 13.98¢ per kWh from Rhythm Energy.

ProviderRateTerm Length
Rhythm Energy
 		14.5 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo
APG&E
 		15.0 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo
APG&E
 		15.8 ¢
500 kWh		8 mo
Atlantex Power
 		16.5 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo
APG&E
 		16.7 ¢
500 kWh		14 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		16.7 ¢
500 kWh		14 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		16.7 ¢
500 kWh		24 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		16.8 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		17.0 ¢
500 kWh		9 mo
Atlantex Power
 		16.9 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of November 30, 2025 at 9:42 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.

How Does Centerpoint Compare?

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 30, 2025 is 18.18¢ per kWh.

The cheapest competitive energy rate is 9.60¢ per kWh from Express Energy in Oncor.

ProviderRateTerm Length
Express Energy
 		22.5 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Gexa Energy
 		22.8 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Frontier Utilities
 		24.0 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Frontier Utilities
 		25.2 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
APG&E
 		15.9 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of November 30, 2025 at 9:42 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.

What is the TDU/TDSP charge on my bill?

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.

What’s the difference between an electricity provider and electricity utility?

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.

Which Providers are Available in Centerpoint?

Here are some popular Centerpoint electricity providers in the state.

ProviderBest RateTerm Length
Cirro Energy
 		22.9 ¢
500 kWh		24 mo
Discount Power
 		22.9 ¢
500 kWh		24 mo
4Change Energy
 		22.9 ¢
500 kWh		24 mo
Express Energy
 		22.9 ¢
500 kWh		24 mo
Rhythm Energy
 		20.2 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Frontier Utilities
 		23.4 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Gexa Energy
 		23.4 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
APG&E
 		21.3 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Veteran Energy
 		19.5 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Abundance
 		16.5 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Atlantex Power
 		16.5 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo
Ohm Connect
 		16.7 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Direct Energy
 		17.9 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Champion Energy
 		17.5 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Amigo Energy
 		19.5 ¢
500 kWh		12 mo
Just Energy
 		19.5 ¢
500 kWh		36 mo
Tara Energy
 		19.5 ¢
500 kWh		36 mo
PaylessPower Connect
 		19.1 ¢
500 kWh		6 mo

How to Contact Centerpoint

Contact Centerpoint to report outages or electrical hazards at (800) 332-7143.

Centerpoint | FAQs

Signing Up for Electricity Service With Centerpoint
Centerpoint is an electricity utility in a deregulated market, so it does not directly provide electricity. Instead, it works with your chosen electricity provider to deliver that power to your home through a network of distribution lines and meters.
Finding a cheap electricity plan in your zipcode is simple and free using Gatby! Just enter your zipcode at the top of the page, and see all the plans offered in your area, from cheapest to most expensive. You can also filter by provider, plan length, or how much renewable energy your provider offers.
In a deregulated electricity market, you, the customer, have the power to choose which electricity plan you want out of a variety of options. Electricity companies, also called electricity providers or energy suppliers, offer many plans at different rates, renewable percentages, and contract fees. Then, after you sign up for a plan, your provider will coordinate with your electricity utility, or TDSP to distribute it to you.
This is based on the cost. A flat fee is charged for some fees each payment cycle, while usage-based fees are charged based on how much was used. Some fees may change based on demand for business customers. A demand price is based on how much electricity is sent to or taken away from a system at a certain time or over a set amount of time during the billing cycle.
No matter which REP serves you, TDSPs charge the same fees for your property. Fees might change if you move to a different TDSP area.
At least twice a year, in March and September, TDSP fees change. When things change, fees may go up or down overall.