CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy
Last summer, CenterPoint Energy’s service area experienced the highest electricity rates in recent memory.
Although many Texans continue to feel the impact of these elevated summer prices, there’s a silver lining on the horizon.
Electricity rates in Texas are anticipated to remain relatively stable in the coming months.
To save money and avoid unexpected fluctuations in your energy bill, consider enrolling in a fixed-rate electricity plan today.
Take advantage of fixed-rate plans starting at $0.088/kWh per kilowatt-hour.
Find the Best Centerpoint Energy Rates
Purchasing electricity in Houston could cost you hundreds of dollars more if you don’t clearly understand your home’s kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage.
CenterPoint Electricity Rates
Compare electricity rates for the Centerpoint Energy service area.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Term | Cancellation Fee | Type | Docs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J | Just Energy | Smart Choice - 12 Credits | $0.0660 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | SimpleSaver 12 Credits | $0.0670 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits | $0.0720 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
A | APGE | SimpleSaver 13 Credits | $0.0720 per kWh | 13 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Value 8 Credits | $0.0730 per kWh | 8 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
F | Frontier Utilities | Saver Plus 12 Credits | $0.0730 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits | $0.0730 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits | $0.0730 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Bill Bonus 24 Credits | $0.0730 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | SimpleSaver 8 Credits | $0.0730 per kWh | 8 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits | $0.0740 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Bill Bonus 12 Credits | $0.0740 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Rhythm Energy | Rhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits | $0.0740 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
E | Energy Texas | The Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits | $0.0740 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Value 24 Credits | $0.0750 per kWh | 24 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
A | APGE | SimpleSaver 24 Credits | $0.0750 per kWh | 24 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
R | Rhythm Energy | Rhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits | $0.0790 per kWh | 24 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
R | Rhythm Energy | Rhythm Saver 12 Green Credits | $0.0850 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Smart Choice - 24 Credits | $0.0870 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | SimpleSaver 36 Credits | $0.0990 per kWh | 36 Mo | $350 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Smart Break 12 Credits | $0.1090 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Smart Break 12 Credits | $0.1090 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Power Plus - 12 Credits | $0.1180 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Power Savings 12 plan Credits | $0.1190 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Power Savings 24 plan Credits | $0.1190 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Power Plus - 24 Credits | $0.1200 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
A | Atlantex Power | Luminous 12 | $0.1330 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
C | Constellation | 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee) | $0.1350 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Clear Deal 12 Credits | $0.1350 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Clear Deal 12 Credits | $0.1350 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
A | Atlantex Power | Luminous Green 12 Green | $0.1370 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
E | Energy Texas | Texas Bright 12 Green Credits | $0.1370 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
E | Energy Texas | Texas Bright 13 Green Credits | $0.1380 per kWh | 13 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
A | APGE | True Simple 13 | $0.1400 per kWh | 13 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | True Simple 12 | $0.1410 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
C | Constellation | 12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring Credits | $0.1440 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Pure Power 24 plan | $0.1440 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
C | Constellation | 12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee) | $0.1450 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Pure Power 12 plan | $0.1450 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
D | Direct Energy | Live Brighter Lite 12 | $0.1450 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Clear Deal 24 Credits | $0.1450 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Clear Deal 24 Credits | $0.1450 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
E | Energy Texas | Texas Bright 24 Green Credits | $0.1450 per kWh | 24 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Essential Saver 12 | $0.1460 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Simple Advantage 24 | $0.1460 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Simple Advantage 12 | $0.1460 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | True Simple 24 | $0.1470 per kWh | 24 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
E | Energy Texas | Texas Bright 36 Green Credits | $0.1480 per kWh | 36 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Wise Buy Basic 24 Online | $0.1490 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
D | Direct Energy | Bright Secure 12 | $0.1490 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
D | Direct Energy | Live Brighter Lite 24 | $0.1490 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Solar Value 12 Credits | $0.1490 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Solar Value 12 Credits | $0.1490 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | True Simple 36 | $0.1490 per kWh | 36 Mo | $350 | Fixed | |
A | Amigo Energy | 12th Month Free - 12 | $0.1500 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
F | Frontier Utilities | Light Saver 12 | $0.1530 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | Rent Simple Saver 12 Credits | $0.1530 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Gexa Energy | Gexa Light Saver 12 Green | $0.1540 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Rhythm Energy | Simply Green 13 Green | $0.1550 per kWh | 13 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
A | Amigo Energy | Simply Days Free - 24 | $0.1570 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | TOU | |
R | Reliant | Basic Power 12 plan | $0.1580 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Basic Power 24 plan | $0.1580 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
R | Rhythm Energy | Simply Green 23 Green | $0.1580 per kWh | 23 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
A | APGE | Rent Simple Saver 13 Credits | $0.1580 per kWh | 13 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
F | Frontier Utilities | Saver Value Plus 12 Credits | $0.1590 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Value 12 Green Credits | $0.1590 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Conservation 12 plan | $0.1590 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Conservation 24 plan | $0.1590 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Basics - 24 | $0.1600 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Simple Choice- 24 | $0.1600 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
A | Amigo Energy | Secure Energy - 24 | $0.1610 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
D | Direct Energy | Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | $0.1620 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
T | Tara Energy | Weekends Free Plan - 24 | $0.1630 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | TOU | |
A | APGE | Rent Simple Saver 18 Credits | $0.1650 per kWh | 18 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Basics - 12 | $0.1660 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | $0.1660 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Simple Choice- 12 | $0.1670 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Renters Choice - 12 | $0.1670 per kWh | 12 Mo | None | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | Cash Money 12 Credits | $0.1670 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Simple Value - 24 Credits | $0.1680 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | Rent Simple Saver 24 Credits | $0.1680 per kWh | 24 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
A | Amigo Energy | Simply Days Free - 12 | $0.1690 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | TOU | |
G | Green Mountain | Pollution Free Conserve 12 Preferred Green | $0.1690 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Green Mountain | Pollution Free Conserve 24 Preferred Green | $0.1690 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | One Rate 24 | $0.1700 per kWh | 24 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | Power Maxx Saver 12 Credits | $0.1700 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Simple Value - 36 Credits | $0.1710 per kWh | 36 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
G | Green Mountain | Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred Green | $0.1720 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
G | Green Mountain | Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred Green | $0.1720 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $0.1720 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $0.1720 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | Rent Simple Saver 36 Credits | $0.1730 per kWh | 36 Mo | $350 | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle Essential 12 Credits | $0.1740 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Bill Bonus Base 12 Credits | $0.1740 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Simple Value - 12 Credits | $0.1750 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
4 | 4Change Energy | Power Maxx Saver 24 Credits | $0.1760 per kWh | 24 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
F | Frontier Utilities | Saver Value 12 Credits | $0.1770 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Lite 12 Green Credits | $0.1770 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
F | Frontier Utilities | Saver Deluxe 12 Credits | $0.1810 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Advantage 12 Green Credits | $0.1810 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Mega Saver - 12 Credits | $0.1840 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
A | APGE | Ultra Flex 1 | $0.1850 per kWh | 1 Mo | None | Fixed | |
A | APGE | High Usage Saver12 Credits | $0.1850 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
J | Just Energy | Mega Saver - 24 Credits | $0.1860 per kWh | 24 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
F | Frontier Utilities | Saver Premier 12 Credits | $0.1870 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Ultimate Season Pass 12 | $0.1870 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | TOU | |
T | TXU Energy | Ultimate Season Pass 12 | $0.1870 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | TOU | |
A | APGE | High Usage Saver13 Credits | $0.1870 per kWh | 13 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
G | Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Premier 12 Green Credits | $0.1880 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Rhythm Energy | Watt a Deal 12 Green Credits | $0.1880 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
E | Energy Texas | The Texas Two-K 12 Green Credits | $0.1880 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 2000 kWh 12 Credits | $0.1890 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
D | Discount Power | Bill Credit Bundle 2000 kWh 24 Credits | $0.1890 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Bill Bonus Saver 24 Credits | $0.1890 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
C | Cirro Energy | Bill Bonus Saver 12 Credits | $0.1890 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
P | Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid - No Deposit & No Credit Check Credits | $0.1900 per kWh | 12 Mo | $49 | Prepay | |
P | Payless Power | 6 Month - Prepaid -No Deposit & No Credit Check Credits | $0.1910 per kWh | 6 Mo | $49 | Prepay | |
A | APGE | High Usage Saver24 Credits | $0.1910 per kWh | 24 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Flex Forward | $0.1920 per kWh | 1 Mo | None | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Flex Forward | $0.1920 per kWh | 1 Mo | None | Fixed | |
A | APGE | High Usage Saver36 Credits | $0.1960 per kWh | 36 Mo | $350 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Solar Saver 12 Credits | $0.1980 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Solar Saver 12 Credits | $0.1980 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Power Savings 2,000 kWh 12 plan Credits | $0.2030 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
R | Reliant | Power Savings 2,000 kWh 24 plan Credits | $0.2030 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Saver's Discount 12 Credits | $0.2100 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Saver's Discount 12 Credits | $0.2100 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
G | Green Mountain | Pollution Free Green Savings Plus 24 Preferred Green Credits | $0.2170 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Saver's Discount 24 Credits | $0.2220 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
T | TXU Energy | Saver's Discount 24 Credits | $0.2220 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
D | Direct Energy | Twelve Hour Power 12 Credits | $0.2360 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | TOU |
CenterPoint Energy Utility Company
CenterPoint Energy provides electricity transmission and natural gas distribution services to more than 7 million metered customers.
The History of CenterPoint Energy
Early Beginnings
CenterPoint Energy, a Fortune 500 company, has a rich history that dates back over 150 years.
Initially founded in 1866 as Houston Gas Light Company, it played a crucial role in providing gas lighting to Houston. Over time, the company evolved and expanded its operations, eventually becoming CenterPoint Energy in 2002 after mergers and acquisitions.
Expansion and Growth
Since its inception, CenterPoint Energy has grown significantly geographically and in terms of services offered. The company now serves more than 7 million customers across eight states in the United States, with a strong focus on electric transmission, distribution, and natural gas services.
CenterPoint Energy’s Services
Electric Transmission and Distribution
CenterPoint Energy is a leading provider of electric transmission and distribution services. The company owns and operates over 56,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,700 miles of transmission lines, serving over 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area.
Natural Gas Distribution
In addition to electric services, CenterPoint Energy is a major natural gas distribution market player. The company provides natural gas services to approximately 4.5 million customers across eight states, making it one of the largest natural gas distribution companies in the United States.
Competitive Energy Services
CenterPoint Energy also offers competitive energy services through its Home Service Plus (HSP) subsidiary. HSP provides energy-related products and services, including heating and cooling equipment, repair and maintenance services, and energy efficiency solutions for residential and commercial customers.
Electric Choice in Texas
Deregulation of energy markets in Texas allows consumer choice over retail energy providers. Customers in the CenterPoint Energy service area work with retail providers to manage accounts and billing. The state’s deregulation law in 2002 opened the doors to dozens of energy providers to compete for customers.
To leverage this power to choose an energy provider, customers do not need to spend hours online searching for quotes. Compare Power gathers all quotes for a customer’s ZIP code into a single search result. This free tool takes care of the work necessary to find the best deal on energy.
CenterPoint Energy’s Sustainability Efforts
Environmental Commitments
CenterPoint Energy is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set ambitious goals. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To reach these targets, CenterPoint Energy invests in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and new technologies, such as electric vehicles and smart grid infrastructure.
Social Responsibility
CenterPoint Energy takes its social responsibility seriously, focusing on positively impacting the communities it serves. The company supports various charitable organizations and initiatives, including disaster relief, education, and workforce development. CenterPoint Energy also prioritizes employee safety, diversity, and inclusion, creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Governance
Strong corporate governance is a core value at CenterPoint Energy, ensuring ethical and responsible decision-making. The company has comprehensive policies and procedures to promote transparency, accountability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
CenterPoint Energy Customer Support
New service applicants, current customers, and others looking for CenterPoint Energy can contact the customer support team Monday through Friday.
CenterPoint Energy offers an online account option for customers with 24-hour self-service features.
Questions about electricity service can be answered by calling 713-207-2222 or 806-775-2509.
CenterPoint Energy offers dedicated customer service numbers for electricity theft at 713-207-7225 or 806-775-2509.
CenterPoint Energy works with a customer’s retail energy provider to facilitate account setup or transfers following account setup. For an address with an existing meter, CenterPoint Energy switches over service once it receives a request from a retail energy provider.
CenterPoint Energy requires a permit for the customer’s property and a service request for any property not already served by the utility.
CenterPoint Energy power outage
https://www.centerpointenergy.com/ is specifically for customers who experience service disruption.
This center features an outage tracker, a percentage of customers with functioning electrical power, and safety tips.
CenterPoint Energy service area residents living in Houston and surrounding suburbs, such asAlvin,Katy,Sugar Land,Humble, and more, can report a power outage by calling 713-207-2222 or 806-775-2509.
The Electric Outage Center features additional tools for customers who want to prepare for outages. CenterPoint Energy prompts customers to sign up for no-cost outage alerts via email and text. Customers can look at CenterPoint Energy’s tweets for tips or instructions on localized outages.
CenterPoint Electricity Providers
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Rates at a Glance
Compare today’s lowest electric rates across different household energy consumption patterns.
| City | 500 kWh | 1000 kWh | 2000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 14.6¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh | 12.7¢/kWh |
| Dallas | 14.1¢/kWh | 8.8¢/kWh | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Arlington | 14.1¢/kWh | 8.8¢/kWh | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Corpus Christi | 14.3¢/kWh | 6.5¢/kWh | 12.6¢/kWh |
| Plano | 14.1¢/kWh | 8.8¢/kWh | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Laredo | 14.3¢/kWh | 6.5¢/kWh | 12.6¢/kWh |
| Garland | 14.1¢/kWh | 8.8¢/kWh | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Irving | 14.1¢/kWh | 8.8¢/kWh | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Katy | 14.6¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh | 12.7¢/kWh |
| Grand Prairie | 14.1¢/kWh | 8.8¢/kWh | 12.4¢/kWh |
CenterPoint Energy zip codes
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The Future of CenterPoint Energy
Technological Advancements
CenterPoint Energy is embracing technological advancements as the energy industry evolves to improve its services and reduce its environmental impact. The company is investing in smart grid technology to enhance the reliability and efficiency of its electric transmission and distribution networks. Additionally, CenterPoint Energy is exploring new technologies, such as energy storage systems and renewable natural gas, to support its sustainability goals.
Expansion Opportunities
CenterPoint Energy has a history of strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions, and this trend is expected to continue. Investors can anticipate potential growth opportunities in the electric and natural gas sectors as the company seeks to expand its operations and enter new markets.
Conclusion
CenterPoint Energy is a well-established company with a diverse range of services and a solid commitment to sustainability. Its history of steady growth, coupled with its focus on innovation and expansion, makes it an appealing investment option for those seeking exposure to the energy sector. CenterPoint Energy is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and technologies as the industry evolves, ensuring a bright future for the company and its stakeholders.
Centerpoint Energy FAQs
- CenterPoint Energy is a Fortune 500 company providing electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, and competitive energy services to millions of customers across eight states in the United States.
- Over 60 electricity providers have hundreds of energy plans in the Centerpoint Energy service area. When shopping for the cheapest rate, consider your home's kilowatt-hour usage. The best way to find the best rate for your Texas home is to compare energy plans according to your usage. [Find the right energy plan for your kWh usage with Compare Power 👉](/)
- CenterPoint Energy was founded in 1866 as Houston Gas Light Company, and after a series of mergers and acquisitions, it became CenterPoint Energy in 2002. The company has since expanded its operations to serve over 7 million customers.
- CenterPoint Energy is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2035 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company invests in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and new technologies to support its sustainability goals.
- Your CenterPoint charges can stack up due to increased energy usage, rising delivery fees, or higher fuel costs they pass straight to your bill. You might also see maintenance or infrastructure charges specific to your area. Want to take control? Review your usage patterns and compare plans to get the right one for your home.
- Need a real person at CenterPoint? Call or between 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Friday. Skip the automated runaround by pressing 0 repeatedly to reach a live agent. Don't let those phone menus slow you down.
- CenterPoint Energy keeps the power flowing by delivering electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses. In Texas, they're the ones managing and maintaining the power grid, fixing outages, and ensuring reliable energy delivery. While they don't sell you electricity directly, their delivery fees show up on your bill from whatever provider you choose. That's why comparing electricity providers is crucial - while you can't change CenterPoint's fees, you can control what you pay for the electricity itself.
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