CenterPoint Energy — Houston's Electric Utility
CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to homes and businesses primarily in the Houston metropolitan area. It owns and maintains local electric infrastructure — including poles, wires, and substations — and manages outage response. CenterPoint does not sell electricity supply plans in deregulated areas.
About CenterPoint Energy
Founded in 1866, CenterPoint Energy has one of the longest histories of any utility company in Texas. Today, it is the primary electric delivery utility for the Houston area, ensuring electricity reaches customers safely and consistently through its maintained grid infrastructure.
While CenterPoint ensures electricity is delivered reliably, customers in the Houston area are free to choose their retail electricity provider. CenterPoint has no involvement in supply pricing — the competitive market handles that entirely.
Major Areas Served
Delivery Charges
CenterPoint Energy charges regulated delivery fees that appear on your monthly electricity bill. These are a fixed $4.90 per billing cycle plus 5.79 cents per kWh consumed. These fees apply regardless of which retail electricity provider you choose — only the supply rate changes when you switch.
Choosing Your Supplier in CenterPoint Territory
Because Houston is in a fully deregulated market, hundreds of retail electricity plans are available in CenterPoint's service territory. Our AI compares every available plan — evaluating contract terms, pricing at your usage level, and long-term cost behavior — to find the best option for your household.
Quick Facts
- Founded: 1866
- Service: Houston & Gulf Coast
- Delivery: $4.90/cycle + 5.79¢/kWh
- Role: Delivery only — does not sell electricity
- Switching supplier does not change CenterPoint service
How CenterPoint Fits Into Your Bill
CenterPoint Delivery Charges
Regulated fees covering grid maintenance, metering, and outage response. Fixed at $4.90/cycle + 5.79¢/kWh — identical regardless of your chosen supplier.
Your Supplier's Rates
The supply portion of your bill is fully competitive. Our AI evaluates every available plan in the Houston market to find your optimal rate based on your actual usage.
CenterPoint Delivers — You Choose Who Supplies
Houston's deregulated market gives you access to hundreds of competing electricity plans. Let our AI narrow the field to what actually works for your household.