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What is CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company based in Houston. The company includes electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, and energy services operations. Boasting over 140 years in business, through many iterations, CenterPoint now employs 9,600 people across the nation.
Recently, CenterPoint Energy merged with Vectren to bring the company’s reach to 7 million natural gas and electric customers across eight states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas, including the fast-growing areas of Houston and Minneapolis.
CenterPoint electricity rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 12 months | $0.063 / kWh |
| Frontier Utilities - Best Value 12 | 12 months | $0.063 / kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Saver 12 | 12 months | $0.064 / kWh |
| Express Energy - Flash 12 - with Auto Pay | 12 months | $0.069 / kWh |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver 12 | 12 months | $0.070 / kWh |
| Constellation - 12 Month Flat Tier Product | 12 months | $0.080 / kWh |
| Cirro - Smart Value 12 Online | 12 months | $0.088 / kWh |
| Just Energy - Base Saver III | 12 months | $0.089 / kWh |
| Discount Power - Value Plus 12 | 12 months | $0.108 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12 | 12 months | $0.109 / kWh |
| First Choice Power - You Got This 36 | 36 months | $0.114 / kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Preferred | 36 months | $0.114 / kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter 36 | 36 months | $0.117 / kWh |
| Reliant - Secure Advantage 18 | 18 months | $0.118 / kWh |
| TriEagle Energy - Golden Eagle | 36 months | $0.120 / kWh |
| Iberdrola Texas - Wind By TX 36 | 36 months | $0.126 / kWh |
| Chariot Energy - Green Saver 36 | 36 months | $0.133 / kWh |
| Payless Power - SmarTricity Premier 12 - Prepaid Plan | 1 month | $0.145 / kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 9/19/2020, 11:23:07 PM CDT for utility Centerpoint. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
How to Understand Deregulation in Texas?
Depending on the state, electric utilities in the US operate under many varying structures. Some states encourage competition among retail energy suppliers, giving more choice to the customer. This is called deregulation.
Since 2002 in Texas, which is one of many deregulated states, more than 5 million residents have had the choice of which electricity provider they’d prefer.
Confused yet? Don’t be. We’re here to provide you with many solutions when it comes to choosing a provider:
What is the difference between a utility and a provider
One of the most common questions for energy consumers is: What’s the difference between an energy provider and a utility company? Understanding what each is, and how they both work together to bring you energy, can help you feel more confident about your choice of energy supplier.
Let’s break down the difference:
Utility vs. Provider
In short, utility companies deliver natural gas or electricity to your home. They source energy from a providier and transfer it to your home (or business) through their own maintained lines.
So when your power goes out, your utility is who you call. It’s the company that sends you your monthly bill, in other words.
But that energy has to come from somewhere. So, while the utility companies deliver the gas and electricity to you, the customer, the energy providers generate or buy the energy itself.
Which providers are available in CenterPoint Energy’s service area?
Among the providers in CenterPoint’s service areas are the following:
Contact CenterPoint Energy
To report outages, for questions about transmission rates, or to access your bill, contact CenterPoint Energy using one of the methods below.
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