CenterPoint Energy Insights

Information, analysis and tips to help you use and purchase energy more wisely

Green electric plans: rip-off or real-deal?

A certificate system ensures the legitimacy of what you’re buying.  More »

How much is that electric plan? Well, that depends

Our market review reveals something new: Goldilocks plans  More »

Do you know what you’re really paying for electricity?

Look for hidden fees that may be inflating your bill.  More »

What to expect when retail electric providers consolidate

The transition is simple and you might even get more out of your provider.  More »
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Six-month electric-plan prices rise and a look at the “green premium”

A quick recap of recent moves in retail electric pricing.  More »
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Voice: Record heat, but not record electric prices?

How pricing trends can help you choose your future electric plan  More »

Houston: Survey says … consumers still confused?!

As a media spokesperson and vice-president of Corporate Communications for CenterPoint Energy, I’ve known for a long time that unless there’s a natural gas leak or widespread power outages, much of what our businesses do is “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” for most consumers. But last week, I read a consumer survey report from the Guild Group out [...]  More »

A better way to track electricity prices

Houston freeways are filled with billboards urging you to “lock in your electric plan now!” and others promising great rates. But you wouldn’t consult a billboard to decide to refinance a mortgage, buy bonds or sell stock; you would do research, consult market indexes or perhaps ask a trusted adviser. And that’s where CenterPoint Energy [...]  More »

Insights from Houston’s trusted energy experts

Welcome to CenterPoint Energy Insights on FuelFix. In this blog, we plan to feature a variety of our company’s energy experts who will share their insights on emerging trends in the rapidly evolving electric and natural gas industries, but with an emphasis on you, the consumer. Whether it’s talking about modernizing Houston’s electric grid, analyzing [...]  More »