Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Houston
January
$189highestFebruary
$139lowestMarch
$141April
$147May
$171June
$178July
$180August
$187September
$174October
$166November
$139lowestDecember
$142Carbon Emissions
808 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,089 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 24%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Houston. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Houston. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Houston.
48%
Natural Gas
24%
Wind
12%
Coal
8%
Nuclear
8%
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 |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - 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 |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | 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:
Texas New Mexico Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential LSP POLR | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
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 1,089 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 14.29¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 14.39¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 14.41¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Free Weekends-24 | 14.42¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 14.61¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,089 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 15.93¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 16.03¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Free Weekends-24 | 16.09¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-12 cheapest 12 months | 16.33¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 16.38¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
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