Compare CenterPoint Electricity Rates

Switching electric companies in Houston is simple and takes anywhere from 10-20 minutes over the phone. Enrolling online is a popular option as it is faster.

Start by comparing Houston electricity rates provided by Quick Electricity on this page. Next, choose a plan by clicking "sign up" or calling the toll-free phone number provided. From there, you'll be asked to provide your name, address and possibly your social security number for a credit verification. If you choose a to pre-pay for your light service, you won't need to provide any proof of identification. Lastly, pick a start date or request a priority same day connection.

Your new electric company works directly with CenterPoint to turn on your power. There's no need to contact your old provider to make the change.

Storms, wildlife, fallen tree limbs and damaged equipment are just some of the causes of power outages. If you live in the Houston, Texas area and your lights go out, you'll need to contact CenterPoint Energy by phone at 713-207-2222 or 800-332-7143.   CenterPoint is the designated TDU, or electric delivery company for the Houston metroplex. No need to call your REP, retail electric provider, as they will not be able to help.

Only 15% of Texas remains energy regulated. Most all of Houston metroplex has the power to choose their energy company.

CenterPoint Energy Company delivers electricity to the following Houston area cities and towns:

Baytown Area: Barrett, Baytown, Beach City, Cedar Bayou, Channelview, Cloverleaf, Cove, Crosby, El Lago, Galena Park, Highlands, Jacinto City, La Porte, McNair, Mont Belvieu, Morgans Point, Old River, Seabrook, Sheldon, Shoreacres, Strang, Taylor Lake Village, Winfree

Bellaire Area: Bellaire, Central Houston (Downtown), Sharpstown, Southside Place, West University Place

Cypress Area: Cypress, Decker Prarie, Hockley, Magnolia, Pinehurst, Prairie View, Rose Hill, Stagecoach, Tomball, Waller

Fort Bend Area:  Beasley, Boling, Bonus, Booth, Burr, Chesterville, Crabb, Damon, Danciger, Dinsmore, East Bernard, Egypt, Elm Grove, Guy, Fairchild, Glen Flora,Hungerford, Iago, Kendleton, Lane City, Lissie, Magnet, Needville, Newgulf, Orchard, Pleak, Pledger, Richmond, Rosenberg, Spanish Camp, Taverner, Thompsons, Wallis, West Columbia, West Lakes, Wharton

Galveston Area: Algoa, Alta Loma, Arcadia, Bacliff, Bayou Vista, Clear Lake Shores, Dickinson, Galveston, Hitchcock, Jamaica
Beach, Kemah, LaMarque, San Leon, Santa Fe, Texas City, Tiki Island

Greenspoint Area: Aldine, Bammel, Jersey Village, Spring, Satsuma, Westfield

Brazosport Area: Alvin Rural, Arcola, Bonney, Clute, Danbury, Freeport, Fresno, Hillcrest Village, Iowa Colony, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Liverpool, Manvel, Missouri City, Oyster Creek, Pearland, Quintana, Retrieve, Richwood, Rosharon, Sandy Point, Surfside Beach  

Humble Area: Huffman, Humble, Kingwood, Oak Ridge North, Spring

Katy Area:  Buckhorn, Burleigh, Cat Spring, Coshatte, Fulshear, Frydek, Katy, Milheim, Mixville, Pattison, Peters, Racoon Bend, San
Felipe, Sealy, Simonton, Valley Lodge

South Houston Area:  Alvin, Brookside Village, Deer Park, Friendswood, Genoa, Manvel, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Pearland, South Houston, Webster

Spring Branch Area:  Bunker Hill Village, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Spring Valley

Sugar Land Area: Alief, Clodine, Meadows Place, Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land

Choosing a residential electricity plan can be challenging with all of the many deals and promotions.  When shopping electric plans in Houston, you'll see plenty of "free electricity" offers.  How can electricity be free when it's normally the most expensive utility bill we receive? Simply put, a free night, weekend or solar days means a higher rate the rest of the time.

While the thought of a cheaper electric bill sounds nice, take your usage history and habits into consideration. Are you a night owl that uses the most electricity at night? Are you out of town most of the week and only home on the weekends? If so, you might benefit from a free energy plan.