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Harris County's 4.7 million residents have power to choose.
Harris County homeowners have electricity choice through CenterPoint, comparing providers across Houston and surrounding cities.
The cheapest electricity rates in Harris County, TX typically range from 8-11¢/kWh for fixed-rate plans at 1,000 kWh monthly usage. Harris County is primarily served by CenterPoint, so rates come from PUCT-licensed retail providers competing in that service area. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available plans for your Harris County address.
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Harris County customers can compare rates from 50+ PUCT-licensed electricity providers to find the best deal for their home.
CenterPoint continues delivering electricity throughout Harris County. Only your retail provider changes.
Lock in fixed rates for 6-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the Texas market.
All 4,731,145 residents across Harris County have electricity choice.
CenterPoint is a regulated Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) operating within the ERCOT grid that delivers electricity throughout Harris County. While CenterPoint continues to maintain the power lines and ensure reliable service, all Harris County customers have the freedom to choose their retail electricity provider.
Texas deregulated its electricity market in 2002 under Senate Bill 7, giving consumers the power to choose. Homeowners across all Harris County cities can compare rates from dozens of providers and switch in minutes, often saving hundreds of dollars per year.
Understand how Texas electricity rates compare nationally and historically with official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.
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