WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
South Houston

Texas

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The State of Electricity in South Houston

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Houston

Average monthly bill

January

$155

February

$113

March

$147

April

$143

May

$201

June

$247

July

$246

August

$249highest

September

$236

October

$162

November

$112lowest

December

$127

Carbon Emissions

965 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,199 kWh

Where does South Houston’s electricity come from?

South Houston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of South Houston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in South Houston. Solar provides 8% of the energy in South Houston. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in South Houston.

58%

Natural Gas

15%

Wind

13%

Coal

8%

Solar

6%

Nuclear

Solar energy in South Houston

The state of solar in South Houston

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

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in South Houston

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Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$12- $14 /UnitCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Smart ThermostatsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Smart Thermostats$75CenterPoint EnergySee Details
Clothes Dryers$50CenterPoint EnergySee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split SystemsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details

Electricity Providers in South Houston

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of South Houston. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in South Houston

AEP CentralCenterPointOncor

AEP Central Rates

AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

CenterPoint Rates

CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

Oncor Rates

Oncor has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed13¢

AEP Central Electricity Plans in South Houston

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,199 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.45¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand response
14.66¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
14.69¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
14.72¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 36

lowest depositcheapest renewable
14.72¢36 monthsChoose Plan
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CenterPoint Electricity Plans in South Houston

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,199 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand response
14.44¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
14.46¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
14.46¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 12

demand response
14.53¢12 monthsChoose Plan

Oncor Electricity Plans in South Houston

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,199 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand responsecheapestcheapest 12 months
13.7¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
13.74¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
13.76¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 12

demand response
13.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

13.88¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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