Oncor and CenterPoint Delivery Charge Increase (June 2026)

Oncor and CenterPoint delivery charges increased on June 1, 2026.

Oncor

On April 17, 2026, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved an adjustment to Oncor’s delivery rates that would go into effect on June 1, 2026.

On June 1, 2026, Oncor delivery charges increased from $4.23 per month and $0.056183 per kWh to $4.06 per month and $0.061196 per kWh.

This is the highest per kWh delivery charge in Oncor history, so far.

If you have questions or comments about Oncor’s new delivery charges, you can contact them at (888) 313-6862, or send them an email at [email protected].

Previous rates

Monthly Charge: $4.23 per month
Per kWh Charge: $0.056183 per kWh

Current rates (as of June 1, 2026)

Monthly Charge: $4.06 per month
Per kWh Charge: $0.061196 per kWh

Impact to electricity bill

Depending on your home’s electricity usage, the increase will result cost about 7.2% to 8.4% more per month.

At a usage of 500 kWh, the new Oncor delivery charges will cost about $34.66, while the previous rates would have cost around $32.32.

Previous Rates: 500 kWh x $0.056183 + $4.23 = $32.32
Current Rates: 500 kWh x $0.061196 + $4.06 = $34.66

At 1,000 kWh, the new Oncor delivery charges will cost about $65.26, and the previous rates would have cost around $60.41.

Previous Rates: 1,000 kWh x $0.056183 + $4.23 = $60.41
Current Rates: 1,000 kWh x $0.061196 + $4.06 = $65.26

With a consumption of 2,000 kWh, the new Oncor delivery charges will cost around $126.45, and the previous rates would have cost about $116.60.

Previous Rates: 2,000 kWh x $0.056183 + $4.23 = $116.60
Current Rates: 2,000 kWh x $0.061196 + $4.06 = $126.45

CenterPoint

On June 1, 2026, CenterPoint delivery charges increased from $4.90 per month and $0.049715 per kWh to $4.90 per month and $0.051461 per 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: $0.049715 per kWh

Current rates (as of June 1, 2026)

Monthly Charge: $4.90 per month
Per kWh Charge: $0.051461 per kWh

Impact to electricity bill

Depending on your home’s electricity usage, the increase will result cost about 2.9% to 3.3% more per month.

At a usage of 500 kWh, the new CenterPoint delivery charges will cost about $30.63, while the previous rates would have cost around $29.76.

Previous Rates: 500 kWh x $0.049715 + $4.90 = $29.76
Current Rates: 500 kWh x $0.051461 + $4.90 = $30.63

At 1,000 kWh, the new CenterPoint delivery charges will cost about $56.36, and the previous rates would have cost around $54.62.

Previous Rates: 1,000 kWh x $0.049715 + $4.90 = $54.62
Current Rates: 1,000 kWh x $0.051461 + $4.90 = $56.36

With a consumption of 2,000 kWh, the new CenterPoint delivery charges will cost around $107.82, and the previous rates would have cost about $104.33.

Previous Rates: 2,000 kWh x $0.049715 + $4.90 = $104.33
Current Rates: 2,000 kWh x $0.051461 + $4.90 = $107.82

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.