Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Houston

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Houston, Texas.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.12Electric Rate

$0.12/kWh

$0.85Gas Rate

$0.85/therm

Rising

Up 10% YoY; ERCOT market volatility and peak demand charges rising

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Houston ACEE Benchmarking (Voluntary)

Proposed

Voluntary benchmarking program through the Houston Better Buildings Challenge. No mandatory BPS in place.

Threshold

N/A (voluntary)

Deadline

N/A

Penalty

N/A

Compliance Timeline

N/A

Houston ACEE Benchmarking (Voluntary) — N/A (voluntary)

Utility Providers

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CenterPoint Energy

Electric

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Various REPs (deregulated market)

Electric

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CenterPoint Energy

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

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Benchmarking is not currently mandated for commercial buildings in Houston. This may change as new regulations are proposed.

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