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 month.

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

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 month.

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, 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.