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Electric Utility Files Proposed Increase in DCRF
On July 17, 2026, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC applied at the Texas PUC for an increase in its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF).
In its filing CenterPoint proposes an effective date of October 26, 2026 for the new DCRF charges, which are charged to retail electric providers or REPs.
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
Rider DCRF
Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF)
Current Proposed
Residential
$ per kWh $0.004944 $0.006137
Secondary <= 10 kVA
$ per kWh $0.004508 $0.005490
Secondary > 10 kVA
$ per billing kVA $0.796213 $1.008963
Primary
$ per billing kVA $0.371995 $0.500784
Transmission
$ per 4CP kVA $0.009819 $0.012172
Lighting
$ per kWh $0.084803 $0.108003
