​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Residential Standard Offer Program

Residential and Small Commercial Energy Efficiency Program​​

Standard Offer Program 

CenterPoint Energy is required by the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) to achieve an annual energy efficiency program goal equal to 30 percent of its projected growth in demand by implementing “standard offer” and “market transformation” programs.

The Residential Standard Offer Program (SOP) offers incentives to a wide range of contractors, service companies, community agencies and other organizations for the installation of energy efficiency retrofit projects with in the CenterPoint Energy electric territory.

The Residential SOP is designed to help customers, within the CenterPoint Energy electric territory, improve the energy efficiency of their home through the installation of energy efficient retrofit measures.

Incentives are paid to contractors for the installation these measures. CenterPoint Energy pays a fixed price for each kW and kWh of savings produced by these installed measures.* Customers can find a list of participating contractors ​(​PDF).

* Energy Houston Electric is not a party to the​ agreement between the participating customer and their sponsor, and the sponsor is solely responsible for the performance of the work and contract fulfillment. Funding provided by the regulated electric utility for this program is approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in support of statewide energy efficiency efforts.

Sample of Eligible Measures

  • Weatherization
  • Ceiling insulation
  • Water-saving measures
  • ENERGY STAR® windows

Note: This is not a complete list of eligible measures.

To learn more or to enroll in our program, view our Residential Standard Offer program manual or email us at residentialsop@CenterPointEnergy.com.