Houston Electricity Rates

Texas · 3,206,570 residents

17.38¢/kWh
Average residential rate
20.2% vs Texas avg

Houston Electricity at a Glance

17.38¢
Avg residential rate
177
ZIP codes
1
Utility providers
3,206,570
Population

Houston Electricity Rate Analysis

Houston residential electricity rates average 17.38¢ per kWh — that's higher than the Texas state average of 14.46¢/kWh by 20.2%. Rates are aggregated from 177 Houston ZIP codes and 1 utility providers serving the city.

The primary electricity provider in Houston is Reliant Energy Retail Services.

Houston ZIP Codes & Electricity Rates

ZIP CodePopulationResidential Rate
77001N/A17.38¢/kWh
7700219,616N/A
770039,721N/A
7700435,866N/A
7700528,231N/A
7700623,927N/A
7700745,337N/A
7700840,155N/A
7700936,107N/A
77010620N/A
7701115,681N/A
7701216,780N/A
7701317,680N/A
7701436,314N/A
7701558,822N/A
7701629,480N/A
7701730,797N/A
7701829,595N/A
7701923,662N/A
7702025,583N/A
7702124,884N/A
7702226,135N/A
7702324,962N/A
7702437,647N/A
7702529,177N/A
7702620,536N/A
7702719,269N/A
7702818,379N/A
7702915,931N/A
7703012,976N/A
7703115,740N/A
7703213,536N/A
7703328,079N/A
7703437,185N/A
7703534,849N/A
7703671,036N/A
7703717,806N/A
7703831,271N/A
7703928,335N/A
7704050,446N/A
7704133,180N/A
7704240,725N/A
7704326,343N/A
7704455,746N/A
7704532,482N/A
770461,873N/A
7704735,248N/A
7704820,430N/A
7704940,373N/A
770505,854N/A

Showing 50 of 177 ZIP codes in Houston.

Houston Electric Utility Providers

  • Reliant Energy Retail Services
    Investor-Owned Utility · serves 74 ZIPs in Houston
    17.38¢
    avg rate

Houston Electricity Rate FAQ

What is the average electricity rate in Houston?

Houston residential electricity rates average 17.38¢ per kWh, based on data aggregated across 177 ZIP codes.

Who provides electricity in Houston?

Houston is served by 1 electric utility provider, including Reliant Energy Retail Services.

How does Houston compare to the Texas state average?

Houston electricity rates are 20.2% higher than the Texas state average of 14.46¢/kWh.