WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Porter
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Porter
January
$155February
$113March
$147April
$143May
$201June
$247July
$246August
$249highestSeptember
$236October
$162November
$112lowestDecember
$127Carbon Emissions
965 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,199 kWh
Porter's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Porter's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Porter. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Porter. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Porter.
58%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
13%
Coal
8%
Solar
6%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,159 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,298
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Porter. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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¢ |
Entergy Texas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service - Time Of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 25¢ |
Mid-South Electric Coop Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,199 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 14.44¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 14.46¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 14.46¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 12 demand response | 14.53¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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