Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Houston
January
$122February
$114lowestMarch
$115April
$119May
$135June
$142July
$140August
$146highestSeptember
$134October
$121November
$117December
$123Carbon Emissions
696 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
848 kWh
South Houston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of South Houston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in South Houston. Solar provides 9% of the energy in South Houston. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in South Houston.
57%
Natural Gas
14%
Wind
13%
Coal
9%
Solar
7%
Nuclear
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 | |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | 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 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 848 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Value Plus 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Value 12 cheapestcheapest renewable | 14¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 15.12¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 15.14¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 15.21¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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