ELECTRICITY · 77056
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CenterPoint delivers power and handles outages (Houston load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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Find your good energy in 77056: compare electricity plans
Compare live plans from local providers, plus water, trash and gas contacts for Greater Uptown.
Electricity Rates in 77056
Compare 86 plans from 8 providers, starting at 7.3¢ per kWh. CenterPoint delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 77056
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Water & sewer
City of Houston (Houston Water). Start or transfer at 713-371-1400.
Start water service ↗Trash & city services
City of Houston trash (up to 8 units). Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 311.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: CenterPoint Energy (natural gas distribut… — start 713-659-2111. Leak line 888-876-5786. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Xfinity (Comcast), Spectrum.
Start gas service ↗CONTACTS · 77056
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CNP)
713-207-2222Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
Houston 311
311City resources ↗GAS LEAK
CenterPoint Energy (natural gas distribution — Houston area)
888-876-5786More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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CHECKLISTS · 77056
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 77056?
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CNP) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 77056 (Houston). You choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for your plan and bill. The rate table at the top of this page shows today's lowest 77056 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, and you can switch through WattKarma (PUCT broker #BR220202) at no cost.
Who do I call when the power goes out in 77056?
Call CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or 800-332-7143, or report/track outages via CenterPoint’s Outage Tracker (centerpointenergy.com/OutageTracker). Your REP does not restore wires or poles. For a downed power line, stay far away and call 911 and CenterPoint.
How do I compare electricity plans for 77056?
Start with the rate table at the top of this page. It lists the lowest available 77056 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh with the date they were last updated. Open any plan to see its Electricity Facts Label (EFL), then enroll online with WattKarma. Running a business? See business electricity rates for 77056 below or request a custom quote.
How do I start water service when I move into 77056?
If your address is on City of Houston Houston Water, start or transfer service online through Houston Water Bills / Utility Billing, or call 713-371-1400 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m.). Confirm you are not in a MUD before applying. Report water leaks and many field issues through Houston 311.
How do I get a trash can as a new resident in 77056?
For addresses on City of Houston Solid Waste routes, request a 96-gallon garbage cart by calling 311 (or 713-837-0311) or submitting a 311 service request. See SWMD garbage collection tips for set-out rules. Some apartments/condos use private haulers instead of city carts.
What number is Houston 311 for?
Houston 311 (dial 311, or 713-837-0311 from outside the area) is the city’s 24/7 non-emergency helpline for missed trash pickup, new carts, water/sewer concerns, potholes, and other city service requests. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Who provides natural gas in 77056, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint Energy distributes natural gas across typical 77056 addresses. Start service via CenterPoint My Account / new-customer flow or 713-659-2111 / 800-752-8036. If you suspect a leak: leave immediately, avoid creating sparks, then call 911 and CenterPoint’s leak hotline at 713-659-2111 or 888-876-5786 from a safe place.
Is electricity regulated or competitive in 77056?
Delivery (wires, outages, delivery charges) is regulated through CenterPoint as TDU. The energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Always compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage.
Which internet providers serve 77056?
Use each provider’s availability checker with your full street address before ordering.
What utilities should I set up when moving into 77056?
Typical move-in order: (1) choose a REP for electricity (CenterPoint stays TDU), (2) start water with the correct provider for your address, (3) start CenterPoint gas if applicable, (4) arrange trash (city/village/private), (5) order internet by address, (6) call 811 before digging.
