CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric laundromat energy options
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.
Direct answer
Greater Houston laundromats receive delivery from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric while a separate PUCT-certified REP supplies energy in the mandatory ERCOT choice market. TDSP lines on REP bills include storm-recovery and other PUCT riders distinct from the REP contract rate. This site is independent and not affiliated with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. Reviewed 2026-09-12.
Service area
Greater Houston metro, Gulf Coast Texas
Commercial choice eligibility
TDU only—mandatory REP enrollment for all commercial supply; CenterPoint Houston Electric delivers but does not sell competitive energy.
Delivery vs supply
TDU for Greater Houston; outage response and metering; PUCT-regulated delivery.
Customer selects PUCT-certified REP; CenterPoint does not sell competitive supply.
How charges appear
CenterPoint TDSP delivery, storm-recovery riders, and other PUCT pass-throughs appear on your REP bill below the REP energy charge and EFL-stated contract rate.
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Market-specific facts
- CenterPoint Houston Electric is the TDU for the Gulf Coast metro—not Oncor Dallas or AEP Texas South.
- Storm recovery and other TDSP riders appear as pass-through lines on REP bills, separate from energy charges.
- PUCT regulates CenterPoint delivery tariffs that apply uniformly across all REPs in Houston territory.
- Humidity-heavy Gulf Coast laundry loads make kWh contract structure as important as TDSP pass-through.
Related state markets
Q & A
Related questions
- Why is there a storm recovery line on my Houston REP bill?
- CenterPoint TDSP tariffs include PUCT-approved recovery riders that pass through on every REP bill in Houston territory. They are delivery-related, not part of your REP energy contract rate.
- Does CenterPoint sell my store's electricity?
- No. CenterPoint Houston Electric is the TDU for wires, meters, and outages. You must choose a PUCT-certified REP for supply or receive a provider-of-last-resort assignment.
- Is CenterPoint gas the same company as CenterPoint Electric?
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric is the TDU for competitive retail electric territory. Natural gas may be served by a separate CenterPoint gas utility with its own account and tariff.
Sources
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric rates and choice information — PUCT
Supports: Official tariff and choice URL
- PUCT consumer resources — PUCT
Supports: Regulator oversight
Official tariff: PUCT reference
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