WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Houston
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Houston
January
$161February
$124lowestMarch
$124lowestApril
$134May
$152June
$160July
$157August
$165highestSeptember
$152October
$145November
$125December
$125Carbon Emissions
723 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
975 kWh
South Houston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of South Houston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in South Houston. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in South Houston. Solar provides 6% of the energy in South Houston.
51%
Natural Gas
22%
Wind
14%
Coal
7%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,264 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,450
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of South Houston. 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¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 975 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 14.36¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Free Nights 12 lowest depositcheapest 12 months | 14.37¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 | 14.39¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 14.49¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Free Nights 18 lowest deposit | 14.52¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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