Solar Battery for CenterPoint Energy Customers in Texas
If you’re in CenterPoint territory and your solar savings changed, storage may be the missing link.
What CenterPoint Customers Should Know
CenterPoint Energy is the transmission and distribution utility serving much of the Houston area.
That means:
CenterPoint delivers electricity to your home
Your retail electric provider sets your rate plan
Delivery charges apply to grid imports
Even if you switch retail providers, CenterPoint delivery charges remain part of your bill.
For solar homeowners, this creates a key issue:
You may still pay significant charges even when your system is producing well.
Why Some CenterPoint Solar Customers See Lower Savings
Common reasons include:
Reduced solar buyback credits
Lower export compensation than retail rates
Continued delivery fees
Higher evening usage due to air conditioning
If you export at 3–5¢ per kWh but purchase power at 14–18¢ per kWh, the gap directly impacts your ROI.
Your system may not be broken.
The rate structure changed.
In Houston’s climate, where summer cooling loads are high, that difference adds up quickly.
How Solar Battery Storage Helps CenterPoint Customers
Adding a battery allows you to:
Store excess daytime solar production
Reduce low-value exports
Use stored energy during peak-rate periods
Lower overall grid imports
Maintain power during outages
Instead of exporting energy at reduced credit rates, you keep more of what you generate.
More self-consumption.
Less dependence on fluctuating retail plans.
Greater control over your savings.
Why Backup Power Matters in CenterPoint Territory
Houston has experienced:
Severe storms
Hurricane-related outages
Extended grid disruptions
High summer load demand
When the grid fails:
Standard solar systems shut down
Without storage, you have no power
A properly configured battery system:
Detects outages automatically
Disconnects from the grid
Powers critical or whole-home loads
If paired with solar, it can recharge during daylight.
A battery adds resilience, not just savings optimization.
A Battery Upgrade May Be Right If You:
Live in the Houston / CenterPoint service area
Installed solar without storage
Recently saw export credits decline
Have high summer cooling loads
Want outage protection
Switched retail providers
If your panels are producing but your savings feel smaller, storage is often the missing component.
Adding a Battery in CenterPoint Territory
Battery installation typically takes 1–2 days, depending on configuration.
Most solar systems installed in Houston over the last decade can be retrofitted.
Many homeowners qualify for the 30% Federal Tax Credit on battery installations.
We evaluate:
Production history
Utility billing data
Export vs import balance
Electrical panel configuration
Then design a system based on your actual usage.
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CenterPoint is a delivery utility. Buyback plans are offered by retail electric providers
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Delivery charges apply to grid imports. Reducing grid usage may reduce variable delivery costs.
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In many cases, yes. Compatibility depends on inverter type and electrical setup.
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With proper sizing and configuration, whole-home or large-load backup is possible.
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Interconnection requirements may apply. Professional installation includes coordination where necessary.