CenterPoint Delivery Charge Increase (September 2026)

CenterPoint delivery charges increased on September 1, 2026.

On September 1, 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 September 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 is the Growth Product Manager at BKV Energy, a retail electricity provider in Texas' deregulated market, where he has worked since 2023. He analyzes customer usage and billing data, helps develop BKV's fixed-rate plans, and creates tools to simplify Texas electricity shopping. He has written over 200 articles on Texas electricity rates, delivery charges, plan types, energy generation, and more to help Texans understand their bills and pay less. With over 10 years of experience in consumer products, marketing, and energy, he explains the Texas electricity market in plain language.