The Smart Meter Texas web site was built by a consortium of electric transmission and distribution utilties, including CenterPoint Energy, Oncor, and American Electric Power, to give customers with smart meters in the service territories of these utilities more control over their electricity use.

After a testing and acceptance period of up to two months following the installation of their smart meter*, consumers can register at www.SmartMeterTexas.com to access detailed views of their electric usage history in 13-month, 30-day, or 24-hour snapshots down to 15-minute intervals including usage data up two days previous. 

The Smart Meter Texas portal also allows retail electric providers (REPs) to access their smart meter customers' usage information to support retail offerings such as energy analysis tools, time-of-use rates, and pre-paid service. Through the portal, REPs can also connect Home Area Network devices to smart meters to help consumers better manage their electricity use by remotely controlling smart electric appliances and thermostats, which are under development by a number of manufacturers.

For more information, or to register your meter, visit www.SmartMeterTexas.com. 

Click here for an online demo of the Smart Meter Texas web portal.

Important things to know about Smart Meter Texas

1. Before you can register on the Smart Meter Texas website, your meter must complete an acceptance process of up to 60 days. Check with your retail electric provider, or CenterPoint Energy (at 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143) to learn when your meter is ready.
2. To register, you will need your meter number and ESI ID (electric service identifier), which are on your bill.
3. The best browsers to view the Smart Meter Texas website are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox.
4. Familiarize yourself with the site by viewing the online demo and Frequently Asked Questions.
5. To view electric usage from the period before your smart meter was installed, contact your retail electric provider.
6. You may contact the Smart Meter Texas help desk at 1-888-616-5859.

Note: CenterPoint Energy electric delivery customers without smart meters can click here to view their electric usage.

*Some smart meters are being installed in newly constructed homes and business facilities outside scheduled deployment areas where the telecommunications infrastructure necessary for fully functional smart meters is not yet in place.  These smart meters will not become fully functional until this supporting infrastructure is in place at the time that area is scheduled for smart meter deployment.