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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.

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 December 22, 2024 is 15.34¢ per kWh.

The cheapest Centerpoint energy rate is 13.77¢ per kWh from Rhythm Energy.

ProviderPlan NameRateTerm Length
Rhythm EnergySimply Select 613.8 ¢
1000 kWh
6 months
APG&E EnergyTrue Classic 1215.1 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Veteran EnergySimple 3615.1 ¢
1000 kWh
36 months
Ohm ConnectHalf-price Nights 24 15.2 ¢
1000 kWh
24 months
Ohm ConnectOhm Simple Value 2415.2 ¢
1000 kWh
24 months
Ohm ConnectHalf-price Nights 12 15.3 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Ohm ConnectOhm Simple Value 1215.3 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
APG&E EnergyTrue Classic 3615.4 ¢
1000 kWh
36 months
APG&E EnergyTrue Classic 1815.4 ¢
1000 kWh
18 months
Direct EnergyLive Brighter Lite 1215.5 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of December 22, 2024 at 6:46 AM 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 December 22, 2024 is 16.00¢ per kWh.

The cheapest competitive energy rate is 10.50¢ per kWh from 4Change Energy in Oncor.

ProviderRateTerm LengthTDSP
4Change Energy10.5 ¢
1000 kWh
12 monthsOncor
APG&E Energy11.4 ¢
1000 kWh
12 monthsAEP Texas Central
APG&E Energy11.4 ¢
1000 kWh
12 monthsAEP Texas North
APG&E Energy11.4 ¢
1000 kWh
12 monthsTNMP
APG&E Energy14.9 ¢
1000 kWh
6 monthsLPL

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of December 22, 2024 at 6:46 AM 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.

ProviderPlan NameBest RateTerm Length
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Select 1210.8 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Express EnergyFlash 2410.8 ¢
1000 kWh
24 months
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 2410.8 ¢
1000 kWh
24 months
APG&E EnergySimpleSaver 12 11.1 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Veteran EnergyValor 1212.9 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Constellation Energy12 Month Usage Bill Credit13.6 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Rhythm EnergySimply Select 613.8 ¢
1000 kWh
6 months
Ohm ConnectHalf-price Nights 24 15.2 ¢
1000 kWh
24 months
Direct EnergyLive Brighter Lite 1215.5 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier Budget Saver 1215.7 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
Gexa EnergyGexa Budget Saver 1216.0 ¢
1000 kWh
12 months
PaylessPower Connect6 Month - prepaid17.8 ¢
1000 kWh
6 months

How to Contact Centerpoint

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

Centerpoint | FAQs

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