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South Houston, TX electricity rates
About 15,808 people live in South Houston (Census Bureau 2023 estimate). South Houston is in Harris County and gets its power delivered by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, so households here can shop among retail electric providers. CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric runs the wires across the Houston metro and parts of the surrounding Gulf Coast counties.
Eligible South Houston ZIP codes: 77587.
Current CenterPoint plans for South Houston
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Average price at 1,000 kWh from each plan's EFL, delivery charges included. Plans with terms of 3 months or less are excluded. Rank plans at your usage.
How the CenterPoint delivery charge works
Your bill has two parts. The energy charge is what your provider sets and competes on. The delivery charge belongs to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric: a fixed monthly customer and metering charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate approved by the PUCT. Every provider in South Houston pays the same delivery charges, which is why comparing the all-in average price on the EFL is the fair way to shop. Low-usage homes feel the fixed monthly piece more, so check prices at 500 kWh if you live in a small apartment.
Harris County notes
In Harris County, competitive service comes through CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. Some nearby areas in the county are served by a city-owned utility or co-op and cannot switch.
Nearby cities
- Pasadena (CenterPoint, 4 mi)
- Galena Park (CenterPoint, 6 mi)
- Deer Park (CenterPoint, 6 mi)
- Pearland (CenterPoint, 9 mi)
- Webster (CenterPoint, 9 mi)
- Friendswood (TNMP, 10 mi)
South Houston electricity FAQ
Can I choose my electricity provider in South Houston, TX?
Yes, for addresses on the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric system. South Houston ZIP codes 77587 are in the Texas competitive retail market, so you can pick any retail electric provider that serves CenterPoint.
Who is the electric utility in South Houston?
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric owns the poles and wires in South Houston, reads meters and restores outages. You do not choose the utility; it stays the same no matter which provider you pick. To report an outage, call CenterPoint at 713-207-2222.
What is the CenterPoint delivery charge on my South Houston bill?
Every plan in South Houston includes CenterPoint's regulated delivery charges: a fixed monthly customer charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate, both set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Providers pass these through, so they are already included in the average price shown on each plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL). They are updated periodically, so read the current figures on the EFL rather than an old article.
How do I compare electricity rates in South Houston?
Use the live table on this page, which lists current fixed-rate plans on the CenterPoint system from the state's Power to Choose data, sorted by average price at 1,000 kWh. For a ranking at your own usage, enter your South Houston ZIP on the home page. Plans with promotional terms of 3 months or less are left out.
Does switching providers in South Houston interrupt my power?
No. The new provider handles the switch with the utility, and the same wires deliver your power. A standard switch usually completes within a few business days.