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When it comes to shopping, better information means better decisions. 
 
That's why we created the CenterPoint Energy Electric Price Index. The Index analyzes a broad range of plans available to Houston-area residential customers and tracks weekly price changes in 6-month, one-year, and two-year  fixed-rate electricity plans. This allows you to: 
  • Compare the current average prices of typical fixed-rate products
  • Monitor price movements throughout the year
  • Review weekly summaries of how we perceive market conditions, and more importantly, how they could affect your buying decisions.
Market Summary
 
Six-month plans proced to be the low-cost leaders in 2012, other than the prime summer months where one-year plans were the lowest priced plans.  As is typical for six-month plans, prices have started to climb since the begining of 2013.  If past years are any indication, this trend could continue well into July.
 
Overall, compared to 2012, all rate types shown on the Index have followed similar trends so far in 2013, but at a higher price.  Only time will tell as to whether or not this will remain true for the entirety of the year, but rest assured that we'll keep you posted right here.
Average monthly costs as shown are based on a customer who uses 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year. See "About the Index" in the right column to learn more about how the Index is calculated.
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