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Why your CenterPoint delivery charge keeps changing and what lawmakers have to do with it
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Amy Davis, Andrea Slaydon, Adrian Montes , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· October 7, 2026
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Key points 53 cents per kilowatt-hour, while Texas-New Mexico Power's rate is now 7. Changes made in 2023 have led to more frequent adjustments in delivery rates.
Electric bills have become more complicated due to frequent changes in delivery charges. The reason for these changes can be traced back to legislative actions. Changes made in 2023 have led to more frequent adjustments in delivery rates.
CenterPoint Energy and Texas-New Mexico Power have both increased their delivery rates. For CenterPoint, the new rate is 6.53 cents per kilowatt-hour, while Texas-New Mexico Power's rate is now 7.7 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Further details about the changes and their impact on customers are available from the source, including information on how the changes affect electric bills and the role of lawmakers in the process.
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