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At your usage level

What Pasadena plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live Pasadena plans
5.9¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, CenterPoint delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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1. Enter your ZIP. 2. We price every Pasadena plan we offer at your real usage. 3. Order online in about 10 minutes — power on the date you pick. No account, no spam.

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Top plans

Top Pasadena plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

SimpleSaver 12

APGE

5.9¢

at 1,000 kWh

$59

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Pasadena area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Pasadena

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Pasadena. Whichever plan you pick, CenterPoint still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes CenterPoint delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Pasadena electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the CenterPoint territory average 14.3¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 5.9¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

CenterPoint is Pasadena’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; CenterPoint delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Pasadena addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Pasadena today is 5.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 122 plans in Pasadena, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Pasadena

17 providers sell into the CenterPoint territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
5.9¢
cheapest today, all in
122
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Pasadena

Pasadena spans 6 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Pasadena? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Pasadena addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Pasadena Water Department Call 713-475-5566 Website →
    City of Pasadena Wastewater Services Call 713-475-5566 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Pasadena Solid Waste Services Call 713-475-5566 Website →
Nearby cities

Electricity rates near Pasadena

Same market rules — every nearby city priced live.

Go deeper The full Pasadena electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Pasadena: population 151,950 · Harris County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Pasadena

Lifelong residents, first-time homeowners, and entrepreneurs in Pasadena can use this comprehensive guide to affordable electricity plans.

You have the power to choose your home’s electric provider in Pasadena.

Compare Power is a free service established in 2009 to assist residents of Pasadena looking for better energy plans.

The official rates published by Compare Power are no different from the quotes provided through direct contact with energy companies.

Every plan listed on Compare Power is displayed in a standardized format, making shopping as simple as a few keystrokes.

The site’s listing format helps Pasadena consumers avoid fees and gimmicks commonly tucked away in the fine print. You can compare plans without worrying about endless hours on hold or searching the web.

Instantly compare competing Pasadena electricity companies

Texas’s electricity market was deregulated in 2002 to combat rising energy prices. Deregulation eliminated the potential for an energy monopoly and allowed companies to compete for new accounts.

As a consumer, you benefit from deregulation when you shop for a new electricity provider. Competition for your business means lower monthly rates and other attractive methods.

The state’s deregulation of the energy market also created an issue for comparison shoppers. In Pasadena, it is possible to find dozens of providers and hundreds of plans during an online search.

Compare Power combines all this information into a single source, allowing a Pasadena resident to view low-cost energy plans without hunting down information.

Average Electricity Rates in Pasadena

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Pasadena

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Your monthly usage rate is a key variable between a good energy plan and a great energy plan. Why should Pasadena residents keep tabs on their monthly usage?

Energy companies working in Pasadena list their quotes using a baseline usage rate. This rate may or may not reflect reality for most homeowners. If you choose a quote without knowing your usage rate, you may pay more than your old energy contract monthly.

Compare Power provides a better way to make sense of these baseline rates.

During your search on Compare Power, you can use your expected monthly usage or the past year’s usage to compare plans based on your needs.

In an instant, Compare Power boils down hours of research and contacts into an easily navigable interface with affordable electricity rates. You will also see all the fees typically explained in the fine print. All you need is your zip code and your monthly usage rate.

Once you choose, you can complete your registration with a new provider without leaving the site.

Energy usage history document showing monthly consumption data with pen pointing to figures

If you don’t know your usage, take an educated guess

You can still estimate your energy usage for a typical month without exact numbers.

This isn’t the ideal approach, but it is better for finding low-cost energy than choosing a plan that does not meet your usage.

Use Compare Power to find the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Pasadena: Setting up Electricity

Pasadena residents may live in Houston’s enormous metro area but can also find events closer to home. The city features an annual strawberry festival, the Pasadena Philharmonic, and a rodeo.

You can save time and money for these events by using Compare Power to find an affordable energy plan.

Important: If this is your first time setting up electricity in Pasadena, it’s helpful if you have a year’s worth of usage rates in hand before selecting a plan.

The previous owner is your best resource for finding this information for a new property. This data can be found in utility statements. The time and energy needed to find this information could help you save hundreds or thousands of dollars annually.

Compare Power does the math in a flash to help you find the right plan for your home.

Without your usage history, you can use the “Help Me Choose” tool to evaluate your home’s usage with just your zip code.

Switching Electricity Companies in Pasadena

Searching for a new electrical company each year is important for your bottom line. As your contract ends, your current company may use contract renewal as a chance to increase monthly prices.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing electricity providers.

Switching alone can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your energy bill.

Before contract renewal, check energy rates from competing electricity providers in Pasadena. Switching your plan can reduce your energy bill by hundreds or thousands of dollars annually.

Switching is simple:

  • You don’t have to call your current provider to cancel your service
  • No one comes to your home
  • No lights turned off
  • The switch takes place in a snap

The switch from one energy provider to another is easy because your new provider handles cancellation. State law also allows you to cancel your existing contract within two weeks of your contract’s conclusion without any penalty.

You may be able to set a future contract date with your new provider within 60 days of the contract’s conclusion.

You can anticipate your contract’s end and switch to Compare Power. Each quote contains all the information you need to choose affordable electricity rates in Pasadena.

With your energy usage rates, you can find a new provider and complete your sign-up without leaving Compare Power.

Pasadena Energy Companies

Looking for a great electric company in Pasadena?

You can sign up for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Pasadena

Depending on their policies, energy providers in Pasadena may require deposits before providing service. With Compare Power, you do not need to settle for a deposit on your new electrical plan.

No-deposit plans in Pasadena are easy to find on Compare Power. If your first choice requires a deposit, you can return to your search and find a plan that meets your budget without a deposit. You can also complete your switch the same day after selecting a plan.

Your home or office does not have to go without power because of a deposit requirement. Compare Power makes it possible to find a no-deposit plan, complete sign-up, and go on with your day in minutes.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the requirements from the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Pasadena business electricity plans

Pasadena is one of many Houston suburbs, one of the fastest-growing markets in the United States. Pasadena business owners benefit from Houston’s international profile, well-developed infrastructure, and abundant human resources.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

Homeowners in Pasadena aren’t the only ones to benefit from the energy market deregulation. Your business can save money monthly by searching for electricity rates that improve your current plan.

Compare Power makes this search possible by leveraging the competitive market for commercial accounts. Your search for a commercial account starts with a sealed bid process by energy providers in Pasadena.

Once you receive the bids, you can choose your provider, swap plans, and return to business.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Pasadena Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (713) 207-2222.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Pasadena, call or visit https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/contact-us at 713-659-2111.

Gas

For gas service in Pasadena, call or visit https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/contact-us at 713-659-2111.

Garbage/Recycling Pickup

In Pasadena, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are included with your water utilities bill from the City of Pasadena.

Water

Thehttps://www.pasadenatx.gov/357/Water-Services is a public utility owned by the City of Pasadena, TX.

Customer Care: 713-475-5566

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5 pm.

24-Hour Emergency Service 713-475-5555: call if you suspect a water main break, water leak, sewer overflow, or water contamination.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the CenterPoint Energy Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Pasadena

Find cheap electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Pasadena

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Pasadena Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Pasadena was founded in 1893 by John H. Burnett, a California real estate developer who named it after Pasadena, California, meaning 'crown of the valley' in the Chippewa language. The city was originally planned as a resort community with wide boulevards and a grand hotel, but the economic panic of 1893 derailed these ambitious plans and left the area largely undeveloped until the oil boom of the early 1900s.

RECENT

In 2019, Pasadena completed construction of the $65 million Phillips Energy Partners Terminal, one of the largest marine terminal projects on the Houston Ship Channel in decades. The facility can handle over 8 million barrels of refined petroleum products annually and created over 500 construction jobs, reinforcing Pasadena's position as a major petrochemical hub in the greater Houston area.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music legend Barbara Mandrell was born in Pasadena in 1948 and grew up performing in local venues before becoming a Grammy-winning artist and hosting her own variety show. The city is also the birthplace of astronaut Shannon Walker, who has completed two missions to the International Space Station and served as commander of Expedition 65 in 2021.

DID YOU KNOW

Pasadena is home to the world's largest strawberry festival, the Pasadena Strawberry Festival, which began in 1965 and now attracts over 100,000 visitors annually. The festival features a massive strawberry shortcake that requires over 2,000 pounds of strawberries, 600 pounds of whipped cream, and 1,800 individual shortcakes, earning it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest strawberry shortcake ever made.

CULTURAL

Pasadena hosts the annual Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, which has been running since 1946 and is one of the oldest continuously operating rodeos in Texas. The event features traditional rodeo competitions, a carnival, live music, and a barbecue cook-off that draws competitors from across the Southwest, making it a cornerstone of the city's cultural identity and a major fundraiser for local youth scholarships and agricultural programs.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

713-475-5555

Website

1149 Ellsworth Dr, Pasadena, TX 77506

Water

City of Pasadena Water Department

713-475-5566

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Pasadena Solid Waste Services

713-475-5566

Website

School District

Pasadena Independent School District

713-740-0000

Website

Public Library

713-477-0276

Website