TexasHomeBills™ — Texas electricity plans ranked by what they really cost you.
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CenterPoint electricity rates

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As of Oct 11, 2026, the fixed-rate electricity plan with the lowest estimated annual cost in CenterPoint territory for a home averaging 1,000 kWh a month is True Value 12 from True Power, at about $2,581 a year (12-month term, 12.0¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh). This ranking includes EV charging of about 820 kWh a month; on this plan the EV adds about $95.01 a month to the estimate ($1,441 a year without the EV). Our default ranking has 128 plans from 42 providers (fixed-rate, 6 months or longer, duplicate listings removed); their median price at 1,000 kWh is 13.5¢. Source: PowerToChoose (PUCT), TDU delivery charges included; annual cost on a seasonal usage profile.

Lowest estimated annual cost by monthly usage in CenterPoint territory

Monthly averagePlanTermEst. per year≈ per month
500 kWhNo Bull 12 Energy Texas12 mo$738$62
1,000 kWhTrue Value 12 True Power12 mo$1,441$120
1,500 kWhSimpleSaver 12 AP Gas & Electric (TX)12 mo$1,962$164
2,000 kWhTrue Value 12 True Power12 mo$2,832$236

⚠ The lowest advertised 1,000 kWh price here is SimpleSaver 12 from AP Gas & Electric (TX) at 6.9¢/kWh, but for a home averaging 1,000 kWh it ranks #108 of 128 on estimated annual cost (about $1,828/yr vs $1,441/yr for #1) — its bill credit is missed in low-usage months. Why?

Estimates from Power to Choose prices incl. delivery charges, excl. taxes; seasonal usage (more in summer). Not offers — check the EFL.

CenterPoint delivers the power and handles outages in Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, Sugar Land, Baytown, The Woodlands. You choose the retail provider and plan below; the delivery charge is the same whichever you pick.

🔌 Own an electric vehicle? Tick “I have an electric vehicle” below, or see CenterPoint plans ranked with EV charging.

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Usage we priced: 21,840 kWh/yr (home 12,000 + EV 9,840) Plan data: PowerToChoose ·
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🔌 EV charging adds about 820 kWh a month (2,000 miles × 0.410 kWh per mile), spread evenly over the year; all charging at home. Vehicle: 2025 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD, EPA combined 41.0 kWh/100 mi, measured at the wall (charging losses included). fueleconomy.gov ↗ Time-of-use plans are not in this ranking; the EV charging guide prices them separately. “EV charging” on each plan = its 12-month estimate with the EV minus without the EV. EV charging guide →

1
True Power
True Value 12
12 mo 12.0¢ at 1,000 kWh 15% renewable 👁 1 · 🤖 240 Cancel fee: $300
$2,581/yr
≈ $215/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$95.01/mo
2
Express Energy
Speedy 12
12 mo 12.1¢ at 1,000 kWh 3% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 138 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$2,603/yr
≈ $217/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$95.83/mo
3
Veteran Energy
Basic 12
12 mo 12.1¢ at 1,000 kWh 3% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 166 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$2,603/yr
≈ $217/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$95.83/mo
4
AP Gas & Electric (TX)
TrueClassic 12
12 mo 12.1¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 148 Cancel fee: $150
$2,603/yr
≈ $217/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$95.83/mo
5
Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 12
12 mo 12.2¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 181 Cancel fee: $150
$2,605/yr
≈ $217/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$95.23/mo
6
Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 9
9 mo 11.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 141 Cancel fee: $150
$2,635/yr
≈ $220/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$96.05/mo
↻ Renew after 9 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,904/yr
7
Varsity Energy
TOUCHDOWN 12
12 mo 12.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 24% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 141 Cancel fee: $150
$2,647/yr
≈ $221/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$97.47/mo
8
Heritage Power
Bright Start 12 – Recompensa de $180 en créditos en su factura
12 mo 12.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 24% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 177 Cancel fee: $75
$2,649/yr
≈ $221/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$96.87/mo
9
Spark Energy
Sure Saver 12
12 mo 7.9¢ at 1,000 kWh 37% renewable Bill credit 👁 0 · 🤖 141 Cancel fee: $100
$2,650/yr
≈ $221/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$75.47/mo
Includes a change in the months this plan’s bill credit applies.
10
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Choice 12
12 mo 12.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 149 Cancel fee: $150
$2,669/yr
≈ $222/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.29/mo
11
Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12
12 mo 12.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 127 Cancel fee: $150
$2,669/yr
≈ $222/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.29/mo
12
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Power Saver 12
12 mo 12.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 128 Cancel fee: $150
$2,669/yr
≈ $222/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.29/mo
13
Southern Federal Power
SoFed Easy Out Fixed - 15
15 mo 12.6¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 141 Cancel fee: $99
$2,673/yr
≈ $223/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$96.53/mo
14
Ranchero Power
Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12
12 mo 12.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 133 Cancel fee: $179
$2,675/yr
≈ $223/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$95.94/mo
15
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Choice 8
8 mo 11.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 153 Cancel fee: $150
$2,686/yr
≈ $224/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.27/mo
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $3,034/yr
16
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Power Saver 8
8 mo 11.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 149 Cancel fee: $150
$2,686/yr
≈ $224/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.27/mo
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $3,034/yr
17
Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 8
8 mo 11.7¢ at 1,000 kWh 30% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 140 Cancel fee: $150
$2,686/yr
≈ $224/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.27/mo
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $3,034/yr
18
AP Gas & Electric (TX)
SimpleSaver 12
12 mo 6.9¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable Bill credit 👁 0 · 🤖 244 Cancel fee: $150
$2,688/yr
≈ $224/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$71.65/mo
Includes a change in the months this plan’s bill credit applies.
19
Energy Texas
No Bull 12
12 mo 12.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 157 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$2,706/yr
≈ $226/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$102.27/mo
20
Rhythm
Digital Choice 12
12 mo 12.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 147 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $240)
$2,706/yr
≈ $226/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$102.27/mo
21
Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 6
6 mo 11.3¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 111 Cancel fee: $150
$2,707/yr
≈ $226/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$98.75/mo
↻ Renew after 6 mo · if you forget ≈ $3,185/yr
22
Rhythm
Digital Choice 6
6 mo 11.1¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 149 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $120)
$2,711/yr
≈ $226/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$100.32/mo
↻ Renew after 6 mo · if you forget ≈ $3,189/yr
23
Energy Texas
No Bull 6
6 mo 11.1¢ at 1,000 kWh 100% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 163 Cancel fee: $20 × months left (up to $120)
$2,711/yr
≈ $226/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$100.32/mo
↻ Renew after 6 mo · if you forget ≈ $3,189/yr
24
Revolution Energy
Stars and Stripes 9
9 mo 12.4¢ at 1,000 kWh 24% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 97 Cancel fee: $175
$2,717/yr
≈ $226/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$97.78/mo
↻ Renew after 9 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,717/yr
25
Ranchero Power
Ranchero No Worries - 8
8 mo 12.2¢ at 1,000 kWh 6% renewable 👁 0 · 🤖 91 Cancel fee: $99
$2,720/yr
≈ $227/mo avg
🔌 EV charging: +$97.83/mo
↻ Renew after 8 mo · if you forget ≈ $2,720/yr

128 plans ranked. Variable, prepaid, time-of-use and under-6-month plans are hidden unless you tick them — their price can change, depends on when you use power, or ends long before the year does. Estimates include TDU delivery charges as published on PowerToChoose; taxes and city fees are not included. Always read the EFL before you sign.

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Frequently asked questions

Which utility do I have?

It is printed on your bill as the TDU or TDSP — the company you call for outages. Dallas–Fort Worth is mostly Oncor, Houston is CenterPoint, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley are AEP Texas Central. Austin and San Antonio have city utilities and no plan choice.

Why is a plan that is cheapest at 1,000 kWh not first?

Many of those plans give a bill credit only at 1,000 kWh or more. In months below the threshold the credit disappears. We price each month separately, so a plan that loses its credit in spring and fall can cost more over the year.

Are taxes included?

No. Prices include the utility's delivery charges as listed on PowerToChoose; sales tax and city fees vary by address and add a few percent to every plan alike.

TexasHomeBills™ — Texas electricity plans ranked by what they really cost you.
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