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The cheapest electricity rate in the CenterPoint service area is 7.7¢/kWh from Just Energy at 1,000 kWh monthly usage. CenterPoint delivers electricity to Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, Sugar Land, and other cities in Greater Houston, Galveston, Coastal Texas. Rates come from PUCT-licensed retail providers competing in the CenterPoint area. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available plans for your address.
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CenterPoint Energy serves the Greater Houston metropolitan area, the fourth-largest city in the United States. With over 2.6 million metered customers, CenterPoint delivers electricity to about 25% of the Texas deregulated market. As a TDU regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, CenterPoint delivers electricity within the ERCOT grid.
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CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric is a transmission and distribution utility (TDU) that delivers electricity in Greater Houston, Galveston, Coastal Texas. As part of the ERCOT deregulated market, you can't choose your utility, but you can choose any electricity provider that serves the CenterPoint area.
No. CenterPoint continues to deliver electricity and respond to outages regardless of which provider you choose. Switching only changes who you pay for electricity generation, not the reliability of your service.
Typically 1-2 billing cycles (2-4 weeks). Your new provider handles the entire switch process—you don't need to contact your current provider or CenterPoint. There's no service interruption during the transition. Review the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before switching.
Contact CenterPoint directly at 1-800-752-8036 or visit centerpointenergy.com. Your utility company handles all outage reporting and restoration, regardless of your electricity provider.
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