Utilities
Plan ahead! Start calling the appropriate places at least two weeks before you want services started. The utility companies require deposits and/or references.
Gas | |
CenterPoint Energy | |
Refuse/Solid Waste Management | |
City of Houston Solid Waste Management | |
Electricity | |
Although CenterPoint Energy is responsible for maintenance of electric infrastructure, such as wiring and poles, there are several service providers from which to choose. These are just a few: | |
CenterPoint Energy | Entergy Power |
| GEXA Energy 20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 600 Houston, TX 77046 (713) 961-9399 | Green Mountain Energy |
TXU Energy | |
Water | |
Customer Service Information | |
Phone | |
AT&T Telephone | |
Note: It is very helpful to bring a letter of credit from your previous company when establishing new electrical service.
Some areas of Houston have been incorporated into separate cities that offer some municipal services such as utilities. For example, the City of Bellaire has its own water, sewer and refuse departments. While its residents use these services, they still must obtain gas, electricity and phone services from the companies listed above.