WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Porter

Texas

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The State of Electricity in Porter

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

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 Porter’s electricity come from?

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

58%

Natural Gas

15%

Wind

13%

Coal

8%

Solar

6%

Nuclear

Solar energy in Porter

The state of solar in Porter

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,159 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,298

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Porter

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

Electricity Providers in Porter

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

Utilities in Porter

CenterPointEntergy TexasMid-South Electric Coop Assn

Mid-South Electric Coop Assn Rates

Mid-South Electric Coop Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed

Entergy Texas Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service - Time Of DayTOU7¢ to 25¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 13¢

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¢

CenterPoint Electricity Plans in Porter

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
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