Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Houston
January
$168February
$129lowestMarch
$130April
$139May
$159June
$167July
$164August
$172highestSeptember
$158October
$151November
$130December
$130Carbon Emissions
723 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
975 kWh
South Houston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of South Houston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in South Houston. Coal provides 10% of the energy in South Houston. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in South Houston.
38%
Natural Gas
32%
Wind
11%
Solar
10%
Coal
9%
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 | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | 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 975 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Free Nights 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 14.32¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest deposit | 14.46¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand responsemost popular | 14.54¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 14.63¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 14.66¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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