Compare South Houston Electricity Rates and Companies

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

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Best South Houston Electricity Plans and Rates

Provider

Plan Name

Est. Monthly Bill

Rate (¢/kWh)

% Renewable

Tri-Eagle Energy

Simple Savings 12

$152

15.2

9%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Budget Saver 12

$162

16.2

30%

Veteran Energy

Secure 12

$159

15.9

7%

4Change Energy

One Rate 12

$161

16.1

9%

Rhythm Energy

Simply Select 12

$161

16.1

100%

Gexa Energy

Gexa Light Saver 12

$170

17.0

100%

Frontier Utilities

Platinum 12+

$179

17.9

26%

TXU Energy

Simple Rate 12

$176

17.6

9%

Payless Power

12 Month - Prepaid

$187

18.7

26%

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Saver Premier 12

$205

20.5

26%

Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Centerpoint service areas are pulled for the zip code 77077. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.

Cheapest Electricity Rates in South Houston

Provider

Plan Name

Est. Monthly Bill

Rate (¢/kWh)

% Renewable

Discount Power

Bill Credit Bundle 12

$109

10.9

24%

Discount Power

Bill Credit Bundle 24

$109

10.9

24%

Cirro

Simple Bill Credit 12

$109

10.9

24%

Cirro

Simple Bill Credit 24

$109

10.9

24%

Frontier

Frontier Saver Plus 24

$109

10.9

30

Frontier

Frontier Saver Plus 12

$109

10.9

30%

Gexa

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24

$109

10.9

100%

Gexa

Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12

$109

10.9

100%

Express Energy

Flash 12

$116

11.6

0%

Express Energy

Flash 24

$116

11.6

0%

Rates in the above table are updated daily. Electricity rates for Centerpoint service areas are pulled for the zip code 77077. Monthly bill estimates are for 1,000 kWh usage.

Top South Houston Electric Companies

Retail Energy Provider

Our Rating

Customer Satisfaction Score

BBB Rating

TXU Energy

4.9

4.7

A+

Green Mountain Energy

4.9

5

A+

Reliant Energy

4.9

4.8

NR

TriEagle Energy

4.8

4.6

A+

Express Energy

4.8

5

A+

4Change Energy

4.7

4.8

A+

Discount Power

4.7

4.5

NR

Gexa Energy

4.6

4.2

C

Direct Energy

4.6

4.5

NR

Frontier Utilities

4.5

4

NR

How to Lower Your Electricity Bill and Carbon Emission in South Houston

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Who to Call if You Have a Power Outage in South Houston

If you experience a power outage in South Houston, you can report it to Centerpoint Electric, the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) in South Houston. You can report a power outage in your area by contacting Centerpoint Electric at 800-332-7143. Additionally, you can view current power outages by checking the Centerpoint Outage Tracker Map. If you’d like to learn about power outages in your area as they occur, you can sign up for notifications through Centerpoint’s Power Alert Service.

Electric Companies in South Houston

Home Energy Company collects reviews and customer satisfaction data on over 40 electricity companies servicing South Houston from a combination of independent review sites, the State of Texas Public Utility Commission Complaints Stats, the Better Business Bureau, and other sources. HEC combines third party information with its Home Energy Club/Amazon customer rating survey results to determine a rating for the energy providers.

The ratings can be found on the HEC electric company reviews page and Texas energy providers‘ profile pages. You’ll find reviews, phone numbers, and energy rate links for all providers on their profile pages.

About South Houston

South Houston is right next to Pasadena, and it was established in 1907, when it was originally called Dumont. In its early years, South Houston relied on its many farms to grow fresh produce. It was in the 1940s through the 1960s that South Houston rapidly developed. Currently, the town has several recreational facilities and events, and the population is estimated to be around 17,587 as of 2019.

How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies

With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We created a comprehensive rating methodology to help you cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for your needs, whether you’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.

We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on results from our 2025 energy survey of 1,600 Texans, scoring providers on customer satisfaction, experience and retention. Here’s how these core factors weighed into our ratings:

  • Customer satisfaction (30%)
  • Customer retention (30%)
  • Online experience (20%)
  • Customer experience (20%)