{"id":18360,"date":"2021-02-02T15:58:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T21:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/?post_type=ep_city&#038;p=18360"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:49:27","slug":"houston","status":"publish","type":"ep_city","link":"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/cities\/houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electricity is deregulated in Houston, which gives you the power to choose your electricity provider. Electricity Plans gives you the tools to compare electricity rates in Houston and pick the best electricity provider based on your usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block plan-list-block\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Today&#039;s Best Houston Electricity Rates<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<table class=\"plan-list tablepress\">\n\t\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<th>Plan Name<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"pl-term\">Term<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"pl-rate\">Rate\/<span>kWh<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\n\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Simple%20Saver%20Smart%20Credit%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">APG&amp;E Simple Saver Smart Credit 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.1 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Gexa%20Eco%20Saver%20Plus%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Bill%20Credit%20Bundle%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Bill%20Credit%20Bundle%2024\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 24<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Frontier%20Saver%20Plus%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Frontier Saver Plus 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=4Change%20Maxx%20Saver%20Value%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">4Change Maxx Saver Value 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Bill%20Bonus%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Cirro Energy Bill Bonus 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Bill%20Bonus%2024\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Cirro Energy Bill Bonus 24<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Rhythm%20Max%20Saver%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Rhythm Max Saver 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7.4 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Maxx%20Saver%20Value%2024\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">4Change Energy Maxx Saver Value 24<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t8.8 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=GridPlus%2024\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Chariot Energy GridPlus 24<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t9.0 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=GridPlus%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Chariot Energy GridPlus 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t9.6 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Rhythm%20Saver%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Rhythm Saver 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t9.7 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=TXU%20Energy%20Smart%201000%20Select%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">TXU Energy Smart 1000 Select 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t10.9 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=12%20Month%20Usage%20Bill%20Credit\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Constellation 12 Month Usage Bill Credit<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.2 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Sure%20Value%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">TriEagle Energy Sure Value 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.5 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Valor%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Veteran Energy Valor 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.5 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=24%20Month%20Usage%20Bill%20Credit\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Constellation 24 Month Usage Bill Credit<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.8 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Reliant%20Power%20Savings%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Reliant Power Savings 12<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.9 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Reliant%20Power%20Savings%2024\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Reliant Power Savings 24<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.9 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t<\/table>\n\n\t\t<time class=\"last-updated-time\">\n\t\t\tRates updated 09\/16\/2026.\n\t\t\t<!--\t\t -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll prices shown at 1000 kWh.\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0c<strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> The cheapest electricity rate in the market is typically a bill credit plan with a low advertised price at exactly 1000 kWh. See what you&#8217;ll actually pay when you shop based on your usage with <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/landing\/billsmart-low-bill-finder\/\">BillSmart Low Bill Finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block zip-search-block zip-search-horizontal zip-search-shadow zip-search-border\" style=\"border:1px solid ; border-radius:6px;\">\n\t\t<div class=\"zip-search-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"zip-search-title\">Shop Electricity Rates &amp; Plans in Houston<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<form method=\"get\" class=\"zip-search-form header-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/\" data-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-facets=\"\" data-plan-slug=\"plans\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"search-field\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"zipcode\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Zip Code\" maxlength=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"search-submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"wp-block-button__link\" type=\"submit\" name=\"zipsearch\"  value=\"Compare\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block monthly-rate-trend-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>September 2026 &#8211; Compare Houston Energy Providers, Rates and Plans<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"monthly-rate-trend-body\">\n\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September&#8217;s historically a great time for low electricity rates in Texas and this year is no exception. Shop today for a <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/compare\/fixed-rate-electricity-plans\/\">basic fixed rate plan<\/a> and consider a 9 or 10 month plan for your lowest priced option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h3 id=\"recommendations-cheapest-houston-electricity-rates-for-this-month\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations: Cheapest Houston Electricity Rates for this Month<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block plan-rates-faq-block\" id=\"faq-question-0760986628d1a4dad8f1629864323535\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"plan-rates-faq-block-section\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"plan-rates-faq-question\">What is the cheapest electricity rate in Houston?<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"plan-rates-faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\tThe cheapest electricity rate in Houston as of September 16, 2026 is 7.1 \u00a2\/kWh with <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Simple%20Saver%20Smart%20Credit%2012\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">APG&amp;E Simple Saver Smart Credit 12<\/a>. Other providers like <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/gexa-energy\/\">Gexa Energy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/discount-power\/\">Discount Power<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/frontier-utilities\/\">Frontier Utilities<\/a> also offer competitive rates starting at 7.2 \u00a2\/kWh. These are average prices based on 1000 kWh a month.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block plan-rates-faq-block\" id=\"faq-question-203706e32e64a645e1c49462e53c2863\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"plan-rates-faq-block-section\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"plan-rates-faq-question\">What is the cheapest basic fixed electricity rate in Houston?<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"plan-rates-faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\tThe cheapest basic fixed electricity rate in Houston as of September 16, 2026 is 12.9 \u00a2\/kWh with <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/plans\/?plan_title=Electricity%20Plans%209\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">APG&amp;E Electricity Plans 9<\/a>. Other providers like <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/champion-energy\/\">Champion Energy Services<\/a> also offer competitive basic fixed rates starting at 13 \u00a2\/kWh. These are average prices based on 1000 kWh a month.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block average-rate-faq-block\" id=\"faq-question-c0901c9777bd817e4cea50249de4d3e4\">\n\t\t<h2><\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"average-rate-faq-block-section\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"average-rate-faq-question\">What is the average electricity rate in Houston?<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"average-rate-faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\tThe average electricity rate in Houston is 15.12&#162; per kWh based on rates as of 09\/16\/2026. That&#039;s based on a typical home in Houston using 1300 kWh. The average monthly electricity bill in Houston is &#036;196.56.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-find-the-best-electricity-rate-in-houston\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Find the Best Electric Company &amp; Rates in Houston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find the best electricity rates in Houston compare plans based on your monthly usage rather than shopping based on 500, 1000 or 2000 kWh per month. Rates are often structured to show low prices at specific usage levels, so use a comparison tool that shows the true average cost per kWh. Focus on basic fixed rate plans and always review the Electricity Facts Label to spot bill credits or tiered rates that could leaving you paying more than you expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some tips to help find the best electricity plan for your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand your usage.<\/strong> Enter your average usage information to see electricity rates based on your usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select type of plan.<\/strong> We recommend basic fixed rate plans, which are an excellent fit for most homes. There are also bill credit plans, tiered rate plans, free electricity and more. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare electricity plans<\/strong>. Check the price and estimated usage for each plan you&#8217;re considering. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the fine print.<\/strong> If you select anything other than a basic fixed rate, make sure to read the fine print carefully. Use our one-line summaries of the fine print on each plan. We highlight key items for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare features<\/strong> <strong>and pricing<\/strong> on up to three plans at a time with the <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/compare-plans-tool\/\">Compare Plans tool<\/a>. You can even email results to yourself to shop later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"electricity-companies-in-houston\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electricity Companies in Houston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electric companies in Houston take two forms: the utility company and the retail electricity provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"houston-electric-utility-company-centerpoint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Houston Electric Utility Company: CenterPoint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The utility company for Houston is <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/utilities\/centerpoint-energy\/\">CenterPoint Energy<\/a>. They deliver power to your home, respond in case of a power emergency and read your meter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you&#8217;re required to choose a retail electricity provider (REP) as your electricity supplier. That gives you options for price, electricity plans and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"list-of-electric-companies-in-houston-reps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Electric Companies in Houston (REPs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many electric companies in Houston. Here&#8217;s a <strong>list of top power companies<\/strong> in Houston that you&#8217;ll find on our site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-42\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-42\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Electricity Provider<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Known For<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Phone Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/4Change-Energy\/\">4Change Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Low-priced bill credit plans and charitable giving to 4 Texas non-profits.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:844-395-4408\">844-395-4408<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/apge\/\">APG&amp;E<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Competitive pricing on fixed rate and bill credit plans.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:866-427-4805\">866-427-4805<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/atlantex-power\/\">Atlantex Power<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Free nights electricity plans; 90-day satisfaction guarantee.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:855-478-4032\">855-478-4032<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/champion-energy\/\">Champion Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fixed rate no gimmick electricity and excellent customer service 24\/7.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:855-307-8616\">855-307-8616<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/chariot-energy\/\">Chariot Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100% renewable energy without the premium price.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:877-917-3876\">877-917-3876<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/cirro-energy\/\">Cirro Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Simple, easy-to-understand fixed rate electricity plans.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:833-307-1139\">833-307-1139<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/constellation\/\">Constellation<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bundled home A\/C protection plans.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:844-212-4875\">844-212-4875<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/direct-energy\/\">Direct Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wide variety of plans for every size home or apartment.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:844-879-7711\">844-879-7711<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Discount-Power\/\">Discount Power<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Affordable electricity rates for customers of all sizes.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:833-307-1140\">833-307-1140<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Energy-Texas\/\">Energy Texas<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Low-price electricity provider with fixed rate and bill credit plans<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:877-722-6015\">877-722-6015<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Frontier-Utilities\/\">Frontier Utilities<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Low-price leader offering bill credit plans for every size home and usage level.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:855-209-0714\">855-209-0714<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Gexa-Energy\/\">Gexa Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Positive reviews, variety of plans and 100% renewable energy at no additional cost.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:855-639-8057\">855-639-8057<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Green-Mountain-Energy\/\">Green Mountain Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Premium brand with 100% renewable energy; supports green energy projects across Texas.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:833-307-1138\">833-307-1138<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Payless-Power\/\">Payless Power<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Best prepaid no deposit electricity provider in Texas. <\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:866-934-3451\">866-934-3451<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Reliant\/\">Reliant Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Premium brand with excellent customer service and wide variety of plan options.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:833-302-3650\">833-302-3650<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/Rhythm\/\">Rhythm Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100% renewable energy at no additional cost, pick your bill due date, tech-savvy choice.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:877-649-0354\">877-649-0354<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/trieagle-energy\/\">TriEagle Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Simple electricity rates with energy + delivery as one item on your bill. <\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:877-917-3876\">877-649-0354<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/TXU-Energy\/\">TXU Energy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Premium brand with excellent customer service and wide variety of plan options. 60-day satisfaction guarantee lets you switch plans or switch away with no ETF.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"tel:833-201-0058\">833-201-0058<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-42 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"start-electricity-service-in-houston-movein\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Electricity Service in Houston (Move-in)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Texas, electricity is deregulated and <strong>you must shop for an electricity provider<\/strong>. You can shop by simply entering your zip code. Then, compare electricity rates to find the best rate and contract term for your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three steps to start electricity in Houston:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter Zip Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop prices and plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll online. Select &#8220;move-in&#8221; and your start date during enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can schedule your electricity to turn on up to 60 days before you move. Or if you forget, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/same-day-electricity\/\">same day electricity<\/a> in Houston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are moving within Houston you may be able to take your current contract with you when you move. This is called a <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/move-before-electricity-plan-expires\/\">transfer of service<\/a>. Call your electricity provider to see if this is an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to understand how electricity and power companies in Houston work? Read our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-shopping-for-electricity-in-texas\/\">how to shop for an electricity plan in Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block average-rate-block wrap\">\n\t\t<h2>Houston Average Residential Rate &amp; Average Electricity Bill<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"data-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/wp-content\/themes\/electricityplans\/dist\/images\/custom-gravatar.png\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\tAverage electricity rate in Houston\t\t\t:\n\t\t\t15.12&#162; per kWh\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\tAverage electricity usage per month: 1300 kWh\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li>\n\t\t\tAverage electricity bill in Houston\t\t\t:\n\t\t\t&#036;196.56\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"ep-block global-zip-search-block global-zip-search-horizontal\">\n\t\t<div class=\"global-zip-search-inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<form method=\"get\" class=\"global-zip-search-form zip-search-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/\" data-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-plan-slug=\"plans\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"search-field\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"zipcode\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Zip Code\" maxlength=\"5\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"search-submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"wp-block-button__link\" type=\"submit\" name=\"zipsearch\" value=\"See Plans\" style=\"background-color:#4caf50;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<time class=\"last-updated-time\">\n\t\t\tRates updated 09\/16\/2026.\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll prices shown at 1000 kWh.\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"switch-electricity-providers-in-houston\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switch Electricity Providers in Houston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live in Houston, you know the drill. You need to shop for your electricity plan when your contract expires. (Psst. We offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/electricity-plan-expiration-reminder\/\">electricity plan contract reminder service<\/a> so you don&#8217;t forget.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that you <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/switch-electricity-provider\/\">switch electricity providers<\/a> (or at least compare rates) every time your contract expires. Many electricity providers charge a higher rate for current customers. And they offer their best rates to new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these tips when you switch electricity providers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shop based on your usage. <\/strong>Check your average monthly usage. Then shop based on usage instead of 500, 1000 or 2000 kWh. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shop ahead of time.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t wait until your contract expires. You can shop up to 60 days ahead of time. Just remember to pick a start date for your new provider that lines up with your contract expiration date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick your type of plan.<\/strong> We always recommend fixed rate plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for the best electricity plan. <\/strong>Your electricity plan is your rate, term, termination fee and type of plan. Be sure to consider all these items, not just the price per kWh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs-about-houston-electricity-shopping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs About Houston Electricity Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1678821807539\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What electric company has the cheapest electricity rates in Houston? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/apge\/\">APG&amp;E<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/providers\/energy-texas\/\">Energy Texas<\/a> consistently have some of the cheapest electricity rates in Houston. Electricity prices change frequently, so check current rates based on your zip code and usage. And refer to our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/cheapest-electricity-rates-in-texas\/\">cheapest electricity companies<\/a>, updated daily. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1656691455964\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the best time to buy electricity in Houston?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Typically, the cheapest electricity prices are during spring, winter and fall, with prices going higher in the summer.\u00a0\u00a0Whatever time of year your contract expires, look for the lowest electricity rate you can find. Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/electricity-plan-expiration-reminder\/\">electricity plan expiration reminders<\/a> so you don&#8217;t forget. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736975737722\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my electricity bill so high in Houston?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your electricity bill has two parts to it: energy charges and delivery charges. You can choose a low fixed rate electricity plan from a retail electricity provider to keep your energy costs low. But you don&#8217;t have a choice in your delivery company, which is CenterPoint Energy. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1656691839406\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the average monthly electricity usage in Houston?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The average monthly usage of electricity in Houston is 15,600 kWh a year or 1,300 kWh a month. Your electricity usage will vary based on the size and age of your home, the number of people in the home, and how you use electricity.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1727299102250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you tell me about energy price trends in Houston?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">High temperatures and humidity cause many Houston residents to crank up their air conditioners during the summer months and leave them on for longer. On average, energy usage jumps to 1,300 kWh per month starting in June and lasts through the season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1656691880605\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do homes in Houston use more electricity than homes in Dallas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Homes on the Gulf Coast use more electricity because of the level of humidity in our area during the summer. With higher and more humid temperatures, your air conditioning works overtime to cool your home. The average electricity usage in Houston is 1,300 kWh a month. <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/cities\/dallas\/\">Dallas electricity<\/a> usage is 937 kWh a month. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784587733184\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is ElectricityPlans.com?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ElectricityPlans.com is an independent electricity comparison platform that helps Texans avoid expensive electricity mistakes by showing what plans really cost, before you enroll. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/landing\/billsmart-low-bill-finder\/\">BillSmart Low Bill Finder<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/tools\/billsmart-plan-score\/\">BillSmart Plan Score<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/tools\/costcurve\/\">CostCurve<\/a> tools cut through misleading advertised rates and reveal the true cost of every plan based on your usage, all with no provider influence, no paid placement, and transparent pricing that&#8217;s the same or better than what you&#8217;ll find on the provider&#8217;s site.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"business-electricity-in-houston-commercial-electricity-rates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Electricity in Houston &#8211; Commercial Electricity Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can compare electricity rates for your business too. Shop to find the best commercial electricity rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/compare\/business-electricity\/\">business electricity rates<\/a> online if you are a small business that spends less than $2,500 per month. Or call us at <a href=\"tel:844-214-5559\">844-214-5559<\/a> Monday-Friday for a custom business electricity quote, same day electricity move-in or future start date commercial electricity rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are commercial electricity rates per kWh in the Houston (CenterPoint electricity) area.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ep-block plan-list-block\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Business Electricity Rates per kWh in Houston <\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<table class=\"plan-list tablepress\">\n\t\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<th>Plan Name<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"pl-term\">Term<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"pl-rate\">Rate\/<span>kWh<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\n\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 9 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">9<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5.64 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 6 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">6<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5.81 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 15 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">15<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.16 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">ENGIE 6 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">6<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.18 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">SFE Energy 6 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">6<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.20 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">APG&amp;E APG&#038;E 12 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.25 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 12 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">12<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.26 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 18 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">18<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.27 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">APG&amp;E APG&#038;E 6 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">6<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.28 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">APG&amp;E APG&#038;E 18 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">18<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.39 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Constellation 6 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">6<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.47 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 24 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">24<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.55 \u00a2\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<td><a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/texas\/business\/?tdu=cnp\" class=\"ep-zip-popup-link\">Gexa Energy 30 Months<\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-term\">30<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"pl-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t6.58 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