ELECTRICITY · 77201
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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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Electricity Rates in 77201
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UTILITIES · 77201
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Houston Solid Waste Management…. 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, Google Fiber (limited Houston footprint).
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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 — Greater Houston)
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 · 77201
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 77201?
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CNP) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 77201 (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 77201 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?
Call the wires company on your bill: 713-207-2222. Your Retail Electric Provider (if any) does not restore poles or wires. Downed line: 911 + your wires company.
Is electricity competitive here?
Start with the rate table at the top of this page. It lists the lowest available 77201 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 77201 below or request a custom quote.
How do I start water service when I move into 77201?
Contact City of Houston — Houston Public Works (Houston Water / Utility Billing) at 713-371-1400. Houston Water / Utility Customer Service 713-371-1400. Use physical street address for PO Box ZIPs. 311 for many non-emergency city requests.
How does trash and recycling work in Houston?
Houston SWMD via 311. Confirm service day on street address; multifamily may be private.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint Energy typically distributes piped gas where confirmed in Houston. Start: 713-659-2111 or 800-752-8036. Leak: leave immediately, then 911 and CenterPoint 713-659-2111 or 888-876-5786.
Does Houston have 311?
Yes—use Houston 311 (or the published utility numbers) for non-emergency city service requests. Utility billing/start often still uses 713-371-1400. Life-threatening emergencies: 911.
Which internet providers serve 77201?
Common options vary by street in Houston: AT&T, cable (Spectrum/Optimum/Xfinity), and local fiber/fixed wireless where built. Availability is address-specific—use each provider’s checker. Listing is not a guarantee.
What should I do before digging in the yard?
Call 811 (Texas 811) before any digging or landscaping that disturbs soil so underground electric, gas, water, and telecom lines can be marked.
Can I start utilities with only a PO Box ZIP?
No—utility enrollment needs the physical street address (ESI ID / meter). ZIP 77201 is primarily PO Box / unique mail; use the delivery street address for electric, water, gas, and trash.
