CenterPoint Delivery Charge Increase (September 2026)

CenterPoint delivery charges increased on September 2, 2026.

On September 2, 2026, CenterPoint delivery charges increased from $4.90 per month and 4.9811¢/kWh to $4.90 per month and 6.4130¢/kWh

If you have questions or comments about CenterPoint’s new delivery charges, you can contact them at (713) 207-2222, or send them an email using this web form.

Previous rates

Monthly Charge: $4.90 per month
Per kWh Charge: 4.9811¢/kWh

Current rates (as of June 1, 2026)

Monthly Charge: $4.90 per month
Per kWh Charge: 6.4130¢/kWh

Impact to electricity bill

Depending on your home’s electricity usage, the increase will result cost about 24% to 27% more per month.

At a usage of 500 kWh, the new CenterPoint delivery charges will cost about $36.97, while the previous rates would have cost around $29.81.

Previous Rates: 500 kWh x 4.9811¢/kWh + $4.90 = $29.81
Current Rates: 500 kWh x 6.4130¢/kWh + $4.90 = $36.97

At 1,000 kWh, the new CenterPoint delivery charges will cost about $69.03, and the previous rates would have cost around $54.71.

Previous Rates: 1,000 kWh x 4.9811¢/kWh + $4.90 = $54.71
Current Rates: 1,000 kWh x 6.4130¢/kWh + $4.90 = $69.03

With a consumption of 2,000 kWh, the new CenterPoint delivery charges will cost around $133.16, and the previous rates would have cost about $104.52.

Previous Rates: 2,000 kWh x 4.9811¢/kWh + $4.90 = $104.52
Current Rates: 2,000 kWh x 6.4130¢/kWh + $4.90 = $133.16

Written by Graham Lumley

Graham Lumley, Growth Product Manager at BKV Energy, leads digital and traditional marketing strategies, focusing on educating Texans about the state's deregulated energy market. With over 10 years of marketing experience, he creates content to help consumers understand and save on their energy bills, bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to the industry.