Best Electricity Plans in Houston (2026)
Updated: February 4, 2026 • Serving 1.2M+ households
Houston Electricity at a Glance
Utility
CenterPoint Energy
Avg. Rate
19.6¢/kWh
Avg. Monthly Bill
$285
Plans Available
159
Cheapest Rate
15.5¢/kWh
Top Plans for Houston (All Usage Levels)
| Usage Level | Best Plan | Rate | Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (<800 kWh) | RHYTHM Digital Choice 3 | 16.0¢/kWh | $80 |
| Average (1,200 kWh) | RHYTHM Digital Choice 3 | 15.5¢/kWh | $155 |
| High (2,000 kWh) | CHARIOT ENERGY Bright Nights 4 | 14.8¢/kWheff | $296 |
Find Plans by ZIP Code
Area 1
77002- Downtown
159 plans77005- West University Place
159 plans77006- Montrose
159 plans77007- Heights
159 plans77008- Heights
159 plans77019- River Oaks
159 plans77024- Memorial
159 plans77030- Texas Medical Center
159 plans77056- Galleria
159 plans77057- Galleria
159 plans77077- Energy Corridor
159 plans77084- Copperfield
159 plans77001- Downtown Houston
159 plans77003- East Downtown
159 plans77004- Third Ward
159 plans77009- Northside
159 plans77010- Downtown
159 plans77011- Magnolia Park
159 plans77012- Harrisburg
159 plans77013- Denver Harbor
159 plans77014- Northwest Houston
159 plans77015- Channelview
159 plans77016- Kashmere Gardens
159 plans77017- Park Place
159 plans77018- Oak Forest
159 plans77020- Fifth Ward
159 plans77021- Third Ward
159 plans77022- Near Northside
159 plans77023- East End
159 plans77025- Braeswood
159 plans77026- Kashmere Gardens
159 plans77027- River Oaks
159 plans77028- Kashmere Gardens
159 plansArea 2
77029- Pleasantville
159 plans77031- Westbury
159 plans77032- Greenspoint
159 plans77033- South Park
159 plans77034- Ellington
159 plans77035- Meyerland
159 plans77036- Chinatown
159 plans77037- Northside
159 plans77038- Greenspoint
159 plans77039- Northside
159 plans77040- Northwest Houston
159 plans77041- Jersey Village
159 plans77042- Westchase
159 plans77043- Spring Branch
159 plans77044- Lake Houston
159 plans77045- Hiram Clarke
159 plans77046- Tanglewood
159 plans77047- South Park
159 plans77048- South Houston
159 plans77049- Channelview
159 plans77050- Aldine
159 plans77051- South Acres
159 plans77053- Fort Bend Houston
159 plans77054- Medical Center
159 plans77055- Spring Branch
159 plans77058- Clear Lake
159 plans77059- Clear Lake
159 plans77060- Greenspoint
159 plans77061- Gulfgate
159 plans77062- Clear Lake
159 plans77063- Sharpstown
159 plans77064- Willowbrook
159 plans77065- Cypress
159 plansArea 3
77066- Champions
159 plans77067- Greenspoint
159 plans77068- Champions
159 plans77069- Champions
159 plans77070- Willowbrook
159 plans77071- Sharpstown
159 plans77072- Alief
159 plans77073- Greenspoint
159 plans77074- Sharpstown
159 plans77075- Clear Lake
159 plans77076- Aldine
159 plans77078- Kashmere Gardens
159 plans77079- Memorial
159 plans77080- Spring Branch
159 plans77081- Meyerland
159 plans77082- Westchase
159 plans77083- Alief
159 plans77085- Fondren Southwest
159 plans77086- Greenspoint
159 plans77087- South Houston
159 plans77088- Acres Homes
159 plans77089- Clear Lake
159 plans77090- Champions
159 plans77091- Acres Homes
159 plans77092- Spring Branch
159 plans77093- Aldine
159 plans77094- Energy Corridor
159 plans77095- Cypress
159 plans77096- Meyerland
159 plans77098- Montrose
159 plans77099- Westchase
159 plansHouston Electricity Tips
Summer Bills
Houston summers drive higher usage. Average bills go from $120 (April) to $220+ (August). Smart moves:
- Fixed rates provide stability — variable plans can spike 20-30% in peak summer
- Bill credit plans reward high users with monthly savings
- Lock in rates before May when prices typically increase
TOU Plans in Houston
"Free Nights" plans work best for specific usage patterns. Most Houston households use 65%+ of electricity during the day (AC running during work hours), so fixed rates often cost less overall.
What to Know in Houston
- 1Check rates at your actual usage — Summer usage in Houston typically runs 1,500-2,000 kWh, not the 1,000 kWh shown by default
- 2Factor in TDU charges — CenterPoint Energy adds ~$45/month in delivery fees to every plan
- 3Shop before summer — Rates typically increase 10-15% as summer approaches
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