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What Pinehurst plans cost right now

Live pricing for the CenterPoint delivery territory · August 2026

14.3¢
Average across live Pinehurst 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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Top plans

Top Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Pinehurst

CenterPoint owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Pinehurst. 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

Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst’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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Pinehurst

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 Pinehurst

Pinehurst spans 2 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 Pinehurst? 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 Pinehurst 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.

    Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Call 936-494-3688 Website →
    City of Pinehurst Sewer Services Call 281-259-2972 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

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

    CenterPoint Energy Gas Call 713-659-2111 Website →
  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

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

Go deeper The full Pinehurst electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Pinehurst: population 4,884 · Montgomery County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

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

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, a business owner, or need no-deposit power, this complete guide will help you discover your ideal energy plan in Pinehurst.

Pinehurst Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits5.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits5.9c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergyEco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
G
Gexa EnergySaver Plus 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
D
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 12 Credits6.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
D
Discount PowerBill Credit Bundle 24 Credits6.0c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: CenterPoint Energy (Texas) Fetched: 9:28 PM

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You have the power to choose your household’s energy provider in Pinehurst.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Pinehurst in shopping for their best energy plan.

These official rates are the same prices you’ll find calling the energy providers or visiting them online.

Competing plans from several different electricity companies are shown in a convenient layout that makes comparing your options simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without wasting hours and hours calling different energy providers or sorting through dozens of different online sites.

Energy in Pinehurst is deregulated. As a resident, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you control and power over your energy bills.

Deregulation of electricity in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, the city of Pinehurst included, which introduced competition.

As a result, many fantastic energy companies compete for your business in Pinehurst by offering low rates, making it a great time to shop, switch, and save costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 65+ retail electricity providers compete for your business in Pinehurst, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Pinehurst

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 Pinehurst

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering how much energy you will use month-to-month is the best way to shop for power in Pinehurst. Why does this matter?

The “price per kWh” you see energy providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different equation for how your monthly bill is calculated, and your monthly bill will be determined by how much power you use in a month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will end up paying a “price per kWh” different than what you saw when you ordered.

Thankfully, there’s a better way to select your energy provider.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on anticipated monthly usage, then comparing plans by the total monthly bill is the best way to shop for the lowest rate for your home.

Better yet, if you have a year of usage history for your home, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the best way to determine the energy rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take you hours on a spreadsheet is now done in seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of plans and navigating you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that’s best for your home’s consumption.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees, so you’ll know precisely where your money is going and what to anticipate on your bill.

We then assist you in enrolling with your chosen energy provider without leaving our website.

The takeaway here is you must understand your expected or historical usage before selecting the best energy plan for your home.

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

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

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

Moving to Pinehurst: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Pinehurst, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home’s usage pattern.

Note: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can’t obtain a usage history. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below, and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when it’s time to renew your existing plan or possibly switch plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Pinehurst

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly changing, so shopping for a lower rate yearly when your contract expires is essential.

Your existing energy provider will generally raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you fail to act, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

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

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

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

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to call your current provider to cancel (no “break-up call”)
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your power supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you decide to switch, your new electricity company will take care of everything for you, including canceling service with your previous company.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Pinehurst is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver power to your home do not change when you switch electricity providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date up to 14 days early from your current contract’s end date without an “early cancellation” penalty. Texas law protects you here.

If you’re still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most providers up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching companies may outweigh the fee of breaking your existing contract.

If you’re ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the cheapest rate.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Pinehurst Energy Companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Are you looking for a great electric company in Pinehurst?

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

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

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Pinehurst

If you need to find an energy plan in Pinehurst that requires no deposit, we can help.

If you are charged a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling energy companies to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will review the other plans for any deposit requirements instantly so you can get your lights on and return to your day.

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.

Pinehurst Business Electricity Rates

If you own a company in Pinehurst, you’ll find many other organizations also call Pinehurst home.

Pinehurst is home to many small and large businesses and is a great place to run a business.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

You must shop at rates from competing energy companies to lower energy costs.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy companies to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information on Compare Power, and the companies will present their bids. You choose the lowest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, visit the https://outage.centerpointenergy.com or call them at (713) 207-2222.

Gas

For gas service in Pinehurst, call or visit Pinehurst’s official city website to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Pinehurst, the City of Pinehurst usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

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

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

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

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Pinehurst

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 Pinehurst

Are you searching for a lower electricity rate in a different city? If so, you can find the location below and then click to sign up for a more affordable electricity plan.

Don’t see your city on the list? Use the zip code finder to search for your new low rate in your city.

Pinehurst Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Pinehurst was originally established in the 1970s as a planned community designed around golf course living, taking its name from the famous Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. The development was part of the suburban expansion north of Houston, transforming rural Montgomery County farmland into an upscale residential community. The city was officially incorporated in 1975 to maintain local control over development and preserve its distinctive character as a golf-centered community.

RECENT

In 2020, Pinehurst completed a major infrastructure upgrade project that included new water lines, improved drainage systems, and enhanced street lighting throughout the community. The $2.3 million project was funded through municipal bonds and has significantly improved flood resilience during heavy rain events. This modernization effort has helped maintain property values and attract new residents to the area.

OTHER

FAMOUS PEOPLE/EVENTS: Pinehurst has been home to several professional golfers over the years, including PGA Tour player Steve Elkington, who lived in the community during part of his career. The city's golf course has hosted numerous regional tournaments and charity events, including the annual Montgomery County Sheriff's Office charity golf tournament. Local real estate developer George Mitchell, known for pioneering The Woodlands development, was instrumental in the early planning of Pinehurst's layout and design.

DID YOU KNOW

Pinehurst is one of the smallest incorporated cities in Montgomery County, covering just 1.2 square miles, yet it maintains its own municipal government, police services, and utility systems. The city was specifically designed so that nearly every home would have either a golf course view or be within walking distance of the clubhouse. This unique urban planning approach means that Pinehurst has one of the highest ratios of golf course acreage to residential area of any city in Texas.

OTHER

CULTURAL/UNIQUE: Pinehurst operates under a unique municipal structure where the city government works closely with the homeowners association to maintain the community's golf-centric lifestyle and architectural standards. The city hosts an annual 'Golf Cart Parade' during the Fourth of July celebration, where residents decorate their golf carts with patriotic themes and parade through the neighborhood streets. This tradition reflects the community's identity where golf carts are a primary mode of local transportation, and many residents use them for daily errands within the city limits.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

281-259-2972

Website

27651 Dobbin Huffsmith Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354

Water

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District

936-494-3688

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy Gas

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

Waste Management

800-392-9111

Website

School District

Magnolia Independent School District

281-356-3571

Website

Public Library

281-259-8899

Website