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Updated:
11/10/2026
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Monthly usage:
500 kWh
1,000 kWh
2,000 kWh
Plan
Rate
Est. bill
Term
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 6
12.7
¢ per kWh
$127
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 6 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.7¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 9
13.1
¢ per kWh
$131
est. bill / mo
9
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 9 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.1¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Rhythm Energy
★
4.8
Simply Select 6
100% renewable
13.2
¢ per kWh
$132
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
It's our shortest-term plan, but you can enjoy a great rate for 6 months. Lock in our most flexible plan, backed by 100% renewable energy.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.2¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 12
13.3
¢ per kWh
$133
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 12 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.3¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Atlantex Power
★
4.8
Luminous
13.4
¢ per kWh
$134
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
Experience luminous peace of mind with a fixed energy rate and TDU charges are passed through with NO MARK UP! No hidden fees, minimum usage, or gimmicks.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.4¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
23
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
90-day satisfaction guarantee
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 24
13.7
¢ per kWh
$137
est. bill / mo
24
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 24 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.7¢
Early termination fee
$175
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Energy Texas
★
4.8
Come & Take It 12
100% renewable
13.8
¢ per kWh
$138
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
Get a great fixed rate for a year and take the guesswork out of your bill. This plan comes with a $5/month credit for enrolling in Auto Pay and Paperless and without a base charge. And don’t forget—you can earn rewards when you refer your friends to reduce an upcoming bill.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.8¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
BKV Energy
★
4.9
Verbena 18
13.9
¢ per kWh
$139
est. bill / mo
18
months
View plan
18 months Fixed Price.Fair pricing under one simple plan.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.9¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
29
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Constellation
★
4.7
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
13.9
¢ per kWh
$139
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.9¢
Early termination fee
$150
Renewable content
0
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Atlantex Power
★
4.8
Luminous Green
100% renewable
13.9
¢ per kWh
$139
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
Experience luminous green energy with 100% Renewable energy from local Texas sources and the security of a fixed energy rate. No hidden fees, minimum usage, or gimmicks. Illuminate a brighter, greener future with us.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.9¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
90-day satisfaction guarantee
Plan
Rate
Est. bill
Term
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 6
13.2
¢ per kWh
$66
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 6 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.2¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 9
13.6
¢ per kWh
$68
est. bill / mo
9
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 9 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.6¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Rhythm Energy
★
4.8
Simply Select 6
100% renewable
13.7
¢ per kWh
$68
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
It's our shortest-term plan, but you can enjoy a great rate for 6 months. Lock in our most flexible plan, backed by 100% renewable energy.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.7¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 12
13.8
¢ per kWh
$69
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 12 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.8¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Energy Texas
★
4.8
Come & Take It 12
100% renewable
13.8
¢ per kWh
$69
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
Get a great fixed rate for a year and take the guesswork out of your bill. This plan comes with a $5/month credit for enrolling in Auto Pay and Paperless and without a base charge. And don’t forget—you can earn rewards when you refer your friends to reduce an upcoming bill.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.8¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
Atlantex Power
★
4.8
Luminous
13.9
¢ per kWh
$69
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
Experience luminous peace of mind with a fixed energy rate and TDU charges are passed through with NO MARK UP! No hidden fees, minimum usage, or gimmicks.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.9¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
23
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
90-day satisfaction guarantee
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 24
14.2
¢ per kWh
$71
est. bill / mo
24
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 24 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
14.2¢
Early termination fee
$175
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Energy Texas
★
4.8
Bigger Than Texas 24
100% renewable
14.3
¢ per kWh
$72
est. bill / mo
24
months
View plan
Two years of price security, great fixed rate, and no base charge? Yes, please. With our Bigger Than Texas 24, you’ll get two years of a hidden-fee-free energy plan and a $5/month credit for enrolling in Auto Pay and Paperless. And don’t forget—you can earn rewards when you refer your friends to reduce an upcoming…
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
14.3¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
BKV Energy
★
4.9
Verbena 18
14.4
¢ per kWh
$72
est. bill / mo
18
months
View plan
18 months Fixed Price.Fair pricing under one simple plan.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
14.4¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
29
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Constellation
★
4.7
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
14.4
¢ per kWh
$72
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
14.4¢
Early termination fee
$150
Renewable content
0
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Plan
Rate
Est. bill
Term
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 6
12.5
¢ per kWh
$249
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 6 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.5¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
SimpleSaver 12
Bill credit
12.8
¢ per kWh
$256
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
12 month Fixed price plan with bill credit at 1000 kWh
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.8¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
SimpleSaver 6
Bill credit
12.8
¢ per kWh
$256
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
6 month Fixed price plan with bill credit at 1000 kWh
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.8¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Chariot Energy
★
4.6
GridPlus 15
100% renewable
Bill credit
12.8
¢ per kWh
$257
est. bill / mo
15
months
View plan
15-Month Fixed Rate Use 1,000 kWh and get a $125 bill credit Up to $1,875 in contract term savings
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.8¢
Early termination fee
$15/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Chariot Energy
★
4.6
GridPlus 12
100% renewable
Bill credit
12.8
¢ per kWh
$257
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
12-Month Fixed Rate Use 1,000 kWh and get a $125 bill credit Up to $1,500 in contract term savings
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.8¢
Early termination fee
$15/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Chariot Energy
★
4.6
GridPlus 18
100% renewable
Bill credit
12.8
¢ per kWh
$257
est. bill / mo
18
months
View plan
18-Month Fixed Rate Use 1,000 kWh and get a $125 bill credit Up to $2,250 in contract term savings
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.8¢
Early termination fee
$15/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 9
12.9
¢ per kWh
$257
est. bill / mo
9
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 9 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.9¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Rhythm Energy
★
4.8
Simply Select 6
100% renewable
12.9
¢ per kWh
$259
est. bill / mo
6
months
View plan
It's our shortest-term plan, but you can enjoy a great rate for 6 months. Lock in our most flexible plan, backed by 100% renewable energy.
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
12.9¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
100
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
AP Gas & Electric
★
4.6
Clear Rate 12
13.1
¢ per kWh
$261
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
Fixed Rate for 12 Months
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.1¢
Early termination fee
$125
Renewable content
5
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
4Change Energy
★
4.7
Maxx Saver Value 12
Bill credit
13.2
¢ per kWh
$262
est. bill / mo
12
months
View plan
Display price includes all current TDU pass thru charges without mark-up. Enjoy the convenience of AutoPay and paperless communications. Low Cancellation Fee ($20/month remaining).
All-in rate, incl. delivery & fees
13.1¢
Early termination fee
$20/mo remaining
Renewable content
0
% renewable
Plan type
Fixed rate
Guarantee
60-day satisfaction guarantee
Rate is the provider's advertised price per kWh at the selected monthly usage, from its Electricity Facts Label. Est. bill is the all-in monthly cost at that usage — energy charge, TDU delivery charges, base fees and any bill credits, averaged across a typical year. Bill-credit plans can cost noticeably more if your usage falls below the credit threshold.
$0.0535 / kWh
9 months
$0.0541 / kWh
12 months
$0.0542 / kWh
6 months
$0.0543 / kWh
$4.95/mo
7 months
$0.0544 / kWh
$4.95/mo
6 months
$0.0550 / kWh
6 months
$0.0558 / kWh
$4.95/mo
6 months
$0.0560 / kWh
$4.95/mo
3 months
$0.0574 / kWh
$4.95/mo
3 months
$0.0583 / kWh
1 month
Business rates are effective prices for a business using about 25,000 kWh per year. Monthly fees are listed where they apply.

Electricity in Tomball, Texas

Tomball is a suburban city in Harris County northwest of Houston. Thanks to Texas's deregulated electricity market, residents here can shop for their own electricity provider rather than being locked into a single utility. That means you can compare dozens of plans and providers to find the rate that fits your home's usage and budget.

Tomball is in CenterPoint Energy's service territory, which covers greater Houston. The Houston area has one of the most competitive retail electricity markets in the state — dozens of providers compete here, which generally means lower rates and more plan variety than other Texas regions.

How the Tomball electricity market works

Your utility: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy is the utility company responsible for maintaining the power lines, transformers, and grid infrastructure delivering electricity to your Tomball home. You cannot choose your utility — it's determined by your service address. CenterPoint handles all power outages and grid maintenance regardless of which retail provider you're with. To report an outage or downed power line, contact CenterPoint Energy at 800-332-7143.

Your electricity provider

Your electricity provider is the company you choose to buy power from. They set your rate, handle billing, and manage customer service. In Tomball, dozens of retail electric providers compete for your business — the Houston market is one of the largest and most competitive deregulated markets in Texas.

Types of electricity plans in Tomball

Fixed-rate plans

Fixed-rate plans lock in your price per kWh for the length of your contract, typically 6 to 36 months. Your rate won't fluctuate with the market, giving you stable, predictable bills. For most Tomball homeowners, a 12- or 24-month fixed plan delivers the best combination of savings and security — especially heading into a Houston summer.

Variable-rate plans

Variable-rate plans change monthly with wholesale electricity market prices. There's no long-term contract, so you can switch anytime without a cancellation fee. The risk is summer rate spikes — Houston's extreme heat drives some of the highest electricity demand in the state, and variable rates can climb sharply in July and August.

Prepaid plans

Prepaid electricity lets you pay in advance without a deposit or credit check. You manage a balance rather than receiving a monthly bill, which can be useful for renters or budget-conscious households who want full control over their energy spending.

Green energy plans

Most providers in the CenterPoint service area offer 100% renewable energy plans sourced from Texas wind and solar farms. Green plans are increasingly price-competitive with conventional fixed-rate options and are worth comparing when you shop.

How to switch electricity providers in Tomball

Switching providers in Tomball is simple and never interrupts your service. CenterPoint Energy continues delivering electricity to your home — only your billing relationship changes.

  1. Enter your ZIP code to see all plans available at your Tomball address from competing providers.
  2. Connect your CenterPoint usage data — GridHacker pulls your consumption history directly from CenterPoint so you can see what each plan would cost based on how your home actually uses electricity.
  3. Review the EFL for any plan you're considering — check for minimum usage requirements, monthly base charges, and early termination fees before you sign up.
  4. Enroll online in minutes — your new provider coordinates the switch with CenterPoint and your power stays on throughout.

The Houston market moves quickly — it's worth comparing plans every 12 months to make sure you're not paying more than you need to after your initial contract expires.

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Report an electricity outage in Tomball

To report an electricity outage or downed power line, contact CenterPoint Energy at 800-332-7143.

You can also report an outage with CenterPoint online here.

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