The seasonal rates take effect every fall and typically drop again in March.
HOUSTON — Starting Monday, September 1, electricity bills in Houston are going up.
For a typical home using 1,000 kilowatt-hours, the average monthly charge will jump from about $49 to nearly $63.
The jump in cost comes from a higher transmission and distribution fee set by CenterPoint Energy.
The seasonal rates take effect every year in the fall and typically come back down in March.
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