Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Houston
January
$152February
$111March
$144April
$141May
$198June
$243July
$242August
$245highestSeptember
$232October
$160November
$110lowestDecember
$125Carbon Emissions
965 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,199 kWh
Houston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Houston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Houston. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Houston. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Houston.
48%
Natural Gas
25%
Wind
12%
Coal
9%
Nuclear
5%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,300 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,765
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
incentive | savings | utility | |
Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Houston. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Oncor has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 13¢ |
CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,199 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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Chariot Energy | Free Nights 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 13.13¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 13.3¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 24 demand response | 13.3¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
Chariot Energy | Free Nights 24 lowest deposit | 13.41¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 13.41¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,199 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand responsecheapestcheapest 13+ monthsmost popular | 13.4¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 24 demand response | 13.49¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 13.51¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand responsecheapest 12 months | 13.62¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 12 demand response | 13.62¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan |
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