CenterPoint Energy electricity rates
Reviewed by the Volt Butler editorial team • Updated June 2026 • EIA Form 861 data (N/A)
CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity across its Texas service territory; customers choose a retail provider.
11.70¢/kWh
Cheapest fixed-rate plan in CenterPoint Energy territory
Cheapest clean, fixed-rate plan of 3+ months currently listed in CenterPoint Energy territory. Updated June 2026.
40%+
of TX households have shopped for a competitive supplier
Source: PUCT
100+
licensed residential suppliers in TX
Active suppliers accepting new customers
1-2
billing cycles to switch suppliers
No service interruption during switch
How electricity choice works in CenterPoint Energy territory
Here's the thing most shoppers in CenterPoint Energy territory get confused about: CenterPoint Energy is not your electricity provider. CenterPoint Energy is your transmission and distribution utility (TDU)—it owns the poles and wires, delivers your power, reads your meter, and restores service after an outage. You can't choose it or switch away from it; it's assigned by where you live.
What you do choose is your retail electricity provider (REP)—the company that sells you a plan and sets the rate you pay per kilowatt- hour. Dozens of REPs compete for your business across CenterPoint Energy territory, and CenterPoint Energy delivers the exact same electricity no matter which one you pick.
Unlike some states, Texas has no utility "default rate" to fall back on—every household in CenterPoint Energy territory chooses a retail provider. So the only number that changes your bill is the plan you sign up for. Comparing those plans is exactly what this page is for.
Cities in CenterPoint Energy territory
CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to these Texas cities. Pick yours to see local rates and compare available providers.
Retail providers in CenterPoint Energy territory
These retail electricity providers offer plans delivered over CenterPoint Energy's wires. Read our independent review of each, then compare their current rates.
Already an CenterPoint Energy customer? Outages, meter problems, and delivery billing are handled by CenterPoint Energy directly — not by your retail provider and not on this page. This guide is for comparing and switching the retail electricity plan you pay for.
CenterPoint Energy service territory
CenterPoint Energy provides electric distribution service to CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity across its Texas service territory; customers choose a retail provider..
Not sure if you're in CenterPoint Energy territory? Check your current electric bill—your utility name appears at the top. You can also enter your ZIP code on our homepage to see which utility serves your address.
How to switch suppliers
Find your account info
Grab your CenterPoint Energy bill. You'll need your account number and possibly your meter number to complete the switch.
Compare supplier rates
Review offers from PUCT-licensed suppliers. Look at the rate, term length, and any early termination fees before choosing.
Enroll with your new supplier
Sign up online with your chosen supplier. The switch happens automatically within 1-2 billing cycles with no service interruption.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CenterPoint Energy my electricity provider?
- Not exactly. CenterPoint Energy is your transmission and distribution utility (TDU) — it owns the poles and wires, delivers your power, and handles outages. Your electricity provider is the retail electricity provider (REP) you choose, which sets the rate you pay. Everyone in CenterPoint Energy territory has CenterPoint Energy for delivery, but you pick your own REP.
- Can I choose my utility, or switch away from CenterPoint Energy?
- No — you can't choose or switch your TDU. CenterPoint Energy is assigned by where you live and delivers power to every home in its territory no matter which retail provider you pick. What you do choose is your retail provider, plan, and rate. CenterPoint Energy delivers the same electricity either way.
- Who delivers electricity in CenterPoint Energy territory?
- CenterPoint Energy does. It maintains the wires, reads your meter, restores power after outages, and delivers electricity to every address in its service area — regardless of which retail provider you've signed up with.
- What happens if there's a power outage?
- CenterPoint Energy handles all outage response and restoration, regardless of your retail provider. Report outages directly to CenterPoint Energy, not to the company you buy your plan from.
- Is there a fee to switch retail providers?
- CenterPoint Energy does not charge a fee to switch your retail provider. However, if you're currently under contract, your existing provider may charge an early termination fee — always check your contract terms before switching.
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