CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Data Access Guide
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex / CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas) is the regulated natural gas distribution utility serving roughly 777,000 customers across the Houston, Texas Coast, South Texas, and Beaumont/East Texas rate areas. This page covers commercial and industrial gas data access and rates; it is distinct from CenterPoint's separate electric (Houston Electric) operations.
How to Get Your CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Account Portal | ✓ | ✓ | Residential, Small Commercial | Billing, monthly usage | Monthly | PDF, Web |
| CES Online | ✓ | — | Large C&I | Invoices, monthly usage | Monthly | PDF, Web |
| UHIT API | — | ✓ | Retailers, aggregators (with auth) | Historical monthly usage | Per request | XML/JSON |
| Authorized Users | — | ✓ | Consultants, energy managers | Billing, monthly usage | Monthly | PDF, Web |
| EDI (TxSET) | — | ✓ | Market participants | Invoices | Per cycle | ANSI X12 |
Billing Data Access
CenterPoint provides gas billing access through customer-class-specific portals: My Account for residential and small commercial, and CES Online for large commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. Bills are available as PDF with up to 24 months of monthly usage history.
What Data Is on Your CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Bill
- Monthly usage (Ccf)
- Rate charges breakdown
- Billing statements (PDF)
- Usage vs. temperature comparison graphs
- Payment transaction history
How to Download CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Determine customer class: small commercial uses My Account; large C&I uses CES Online
- 02For CES Online, complete the CES Online Access Request Form with company name, contact, phone, email, security Q&A, and account numbers from the invoice
- 03Set email notification and paperless preferences; CenterPoint processes the request and sends credentials (typically 1-2 business days)
- 04Log in to CES Online to view invoices, manage multiple account summaries, and receive notifications when new invoices post
How to Download CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Bills (Residential)
- 01Register at https://myaccount.centerpointenergy.com/ with email and password
- 02Verify account using service address and account number from the bill
- 03Select the gas account, open the Billing section, and view up to 24 months of statements
- 04Download individual bills as PDF
Third-Party Access to CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Billing Data
Authorized Users (My Account)
- 01Customer signs in to My Account and opens Authorized Users / Manage Permissions
- 02Adds the third party (name, email, role) and selects which accounts to share
- 03Sets permission level (view-only, manage account, or payment authority)
- 04Third party accepts the email invitation and logs in to view authorized accounts
Usage History Inquiry Tool (UHIT) for retailers/aggregators
- 01Obtain signed customer authorization (LOA/consent)
- 02Contact CenterPoint Competitive Retailer Relations at cr.support@centerpointenergy.com to register
- 03Review UHIT API user guide, connectivity profile, and terms of use
- 04Implement REST API calls to retrieve historical monthly usage in XML/JSON
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
CenterPoint has deployed Itron Intelis ultrasonic smart gas meters across its Texas territory, but reads are collected and presented monthly. Granular interval (15/30-minute) gas data is not exposed to customers through standard portals.
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Sources
Third-Party API Access
UHIT is CenterPoint's REST API and web tool for competitive retailers, gas suppliers, consultants, and aggregators to retrieve historical customer usage with customer authorization. It returns historical monthly usage rather than interval data.
Available CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieve historical monthly usage | UHIT REST API (see Connectivity Profile) | GET | XML/JSON |
How to Register as a CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) API Vendor
- 01Obtain signed customer authorization (LOA/consent)
- 02Email cr.support@centerpointenergy.com with company info, accounts, and business purpose
- 03Accept UHIT terms of use and obtain API credentials
- 04Implement REST calls to query usage history; retrieve XML/JSON
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
CenterPoint supports EDI primarily for competitive market participants. Gas distribution in Texas is regulated (non-competitive), so gas EDI is less developed than electric; EDI is mainly used for market-participant communications and TxSET-style invoicing.
Supported CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 810 | TDSP to CR Invoice (810_02, TxSET) | Delivery service invoice to competitive retailer |
How to Enroll in CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) EDI
- 01Obtain applicable PUCT certification / market participant status
- 02Execute CenterPoint trading partner / delivery service agreements (contact cr.support@centerpointenergy.com)
- 03Download EDI specifications and SAC04 / 810_02 documentation
- 04Set up VAN or direct connection, complete testing, then go live
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
CenterPoint Entex C&I gas bills combine a fixed monthly customer charge, a per-Ccf commodity charge that varies by geographic rate area and pressure base, a pass-through Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA), an annual GRIP infrastructure rider, and tax adjustments. The GSS-to-GSLV breakpoint is 150,000 cubic feet/month average usage. GSLV's much higher fixed charge is offset by a higher per-Ccf commodity rate, so the relative economics depend on volume and load shape.
CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| GSS-2099 (General Service-Small) | Commercial/industrial averaging 150,000 cf/month or less |
| GSLV-630 (General Service-Large Volume) | Commercial/industrial averaging more than 150,000 cf/month |
| Transportation (Rate T) | Qualifying large-volume customers supplying their own gas |
CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Rate Features & TOU Details
- Fixed customer charge + volumetric commodity charge
- Rates vary by Geographic Rate Area and pressure base
- Annual GRIP rider increases
- PGA pass-through for gas cost
- Written contract required above 25 Mcf/day on GSLV
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Authorized Users Program
Lets customers grant trusted third parties (consultants, energy/property managers) permission to view and manage accounts without sharing credentials.
- 01Sign in to My Account and open Authorized Users
- 02Add the third party and select accounts
- 03Set permission level and send invitation
- 04Manage or revoke access at any time
Consent to Disclose Form
Formal written-consent mechanism to authorize third-party data disclosure (documented primarily for Minnesota; Texas customers should confirm the equivalent process).
- 01Obtain the consent form
- 02Designate the third party and specify data scope and period
- 03Submit to CenterPoint; verify Texas-specific procedure at 713-207-2700
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No interval (15/30-minute) gas data available to customers via standard portals; monthly AMR reads only.
- ⚠No standardized Green Button / ESPI program for Entex Texas gas.
- ⚠Billing/usage history is limited to ~24 months in self-service portals.
- ⚠Energy Data Portal (ENERGY STAR benchmarking) is documented for Minnesota; Texas availability is unconfirmed.
- ⚠Third-party programmatic access (UHIT) requires customer authorization and partner registration.
CenterPoint Energy Entex (Texas Gas) Data Access FAQ
Can my business get interval (hourly/15-minute) gas usage data from CenterPoint Entex?▾
No. Natural gas service in the Entex Texas territory provides monthly usage (in Ccf) only. CenterPoint's Itron smart gas meters are read monthly, and there is no public interval-data feed for gas as there is for electric service.
How does a large C&I gas customer access billing data?▾
Large commercial and industrial customers use CES Online. Complete the CES Online Access Request Form with your company and account details; CenterPoint typically issues credentials within 1-2 business days, after which you can view invoices, manage multiple accounts, and receive notifications.
How can a consultant or aggregator pull our usage programmatically?▾
Through the Usage History Inquiry Tool (UHIT) REST API. With signed customer authorization, register with CenterPoint Competitive Retailer Relations (cr.support@centerpointenergy.com), accept the terms of use, and query historical monthly usage in XML/JSON.
Is the Texas gas market deregulated?▾
Gas distribution is regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas; small and mid-size customers are billed on regulated rate schedules. Very large-volume transport-eligible customers can negotiate written transportation contracts, but there is no residential-style retail gas choice in the Entex territory.
What rate schedule applies to my business?▾
Commercial/industrial accounts averaging 150,000 cubic feet/month or less take General Service-Small (GSS); accounts averaging more than 150,000 cubic feet/month take General Service-Large Volume (GSLV). Both have area-specific customer and commodity charges plus periodic GRIP, PGA, and tax adjustments.
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