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Houston Electricity Prices

Houston is the most populous city in the Southern United States. It is the largest economic center in Texas and the capital of the energy industry. Houston is considered one of the most expensive metropolitan areas to live in, which affects the cost of electricity for city residents and businesses.

There are many electricity providers present in Houston, offering consumers a variety of electric plans to connect or change to a more favorable electric plan. There are both large and very small electricity providers.

Understanding how difficult it is to choose a suitable electric plan, we have tried to collect in one place various electric rates. Below you can find the best and most convenient electric rates from Houston's leading electric companies.

Residential Electricity Plans

Houston electric companies offer consumers a wide range of electric rates for a variety of customers. Some residents care about paying less on weekends or at night, some care about green electricity plan options. Electricity providers meet residents' needs and offer appropriate electricity plans. Check below for a list of resident electricity plans and choose the one that best fits your needs.

  • Provider
    Plan
    Rate
    Length
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    Free Nights Plan
    14.6¢/kWh
    -
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    Valtricity Plan
    14.7¢/kWh
    -
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    Free Weekends
    14.7¢/kWh
    -
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    2 Months Free
    14.6¢/kWh
    -
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Champ Saver-24
    15.7¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $250
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Champ Silver-24
    15.6¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $250
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Green Energy-12
    16.8¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Champion Energy Services
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Champ Saver-12
    16.2¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Free Weekends-24
    15.1¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $250
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Champ Saver-1
    23.3¢/kWh
    1 months
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Twelve Hour Power 24 On Us
    16.9¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    18.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.6 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Live Brighter 24 On Us
    15.9¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    17.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Free Power Weekends 24 On Us
    16.9¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    18.1 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.3 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Bright Choice
    15.9¢/kWh
    -
    500 kWh
    17.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Live Brighter 12 AutoPay
    15.4¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    17.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Power Balance 12
    13¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    51.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    25.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    13 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Twelve Hour Power 18 AutoPay
    15.3¢/kWh
    18 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $180
    500 kWh
    17.4 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.5 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Free Power Weekends 12 AutoPay
    15.6¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    17.1 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.3 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Green Texas 18 AutoPay
    15¢/kWh
    18 months
    Green Plan Direct Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $180
    500 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.5 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Power To Go Variable Green
    18.9¢/kWh
    -
    Green Plan Direct Energy
    500 kWh
    19.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Power-To-Go
    18.9¢/kWh
    -
    Green Plan Direct Energy
    500 kWh
    19.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.9 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Energy Saver 36
    17.9¢/kWh
    36 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.3 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Simply Low 24
    21.4¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    21.4 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    10.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.7 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Basic 12
    13.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    13.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.5 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    21.1 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    EveryDay | EveryNight 36
    19.3¢/kWh
    36 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    19.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.7 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    EveryDay | EveryNight 12
    20.3¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    20.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.7 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Simply Low 12
    22.3¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    22.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    11.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.7 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Energy Saver 12
    19.3¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    19.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    18.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.7 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Energy Saver 24
    17.8¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    17.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Premium 12
    21.6¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    21.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    21.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Supreme 12
    22.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    22.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    13.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa EV 24
    18.3¢/kWh
    24 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    18.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.8 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.6 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa EV 12
    18.8¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    18.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    18.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.2 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Flex Plan
    19.4¢/kWh
    -
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    19.4 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.4 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    19.4 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Solar Benefits 36
    19.3¢/kWh
    36 months
    Green Plan Gexa Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    19.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ e-Plus 12
    15.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    16.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ All Nighter 12
    16.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    17.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ with Google Nest 24
    15.9¢/kWh
    24 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    16.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ e-Plus
    15.9¢/kWh
    -
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    500 kWh
    16.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Solar All Nighter Plan 18
    16.5¢/kWh
    18 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $180
    500 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.7 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.5 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Go Local Solar 24
    15.5¢/kWh
    24 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    16.2 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    15.7 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.5 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12 Month GREEN
    19.5¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Constellation
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    19.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.5 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    19.3 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    Month to Month Plan
    20.1¢/kWh
    -
    500 kWh
    20.5 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    20.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    19.9 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12 Month Usage Bill Credit
    16.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    20.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.7 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring
    17.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    21.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.7 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12 Month A/C Protect Plus for 2 Units
    17.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Constellation
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    21.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.7 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12 Month A/C Protect Plus for 2 Units + $50 Gift Card
    19.5¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    23.4 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.5 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    20.3 ¢/kWh

Commercial Electricity Plans

Houston is the largest business center in Texas. The city is home to many businesses, from small stores and movie theaters to large corporations. Each company is looking for the best possible electricity rates to save money.

Electric companies in Houston offer commercial and industrial customers a wide range of electric plans. Electricity rates for commercial customers are usually lower than for city residents. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in electricity rates.

  • Provider
    Plan
    Rate
    Length
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Business Savings Champ - 6
    11.7¢/kWh
    6 months
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Business Savings Champ - 12
    11.3¢/kWh
    12 months
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Business Savings Champ - 18
    10.4¢/kWh
    18 months
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Business Savings Champ - 24
    10.3¢/kWh
    24 months
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Business Savings Champ - 36
    10.1¢/kWh
    36 months
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Live Brighter 36
    11.3¢/kWh
    36 months
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Texas Green Plan 24
    12.4¢/kWh
    24 months
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Live Brighter 12
    15.3¢/kWh
    12 months

Types of Houston Electricity Plans

Electricity suppliers usually offer two types of rate plans to consumers. Fixed-rate electricity plans guarantee the supply of electricity at a fixed price for a certain period of time. This is the most common option for a contract with an electric company. The most popular are 6-month, 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month plans.

Variable rate plans do not have a fixed fee. The rates change from month to month. These plans do not have an early termination fee. But your electricity bill may change with the market price and increase a lot in adverse weather conditions.

Best Houston Electricity Rates

Whether you're moving to a new home or want to change your electricity provider, choosing an electrical plan can be a difficult task. Different electricity providers offer electric plans of all types to their customers. We've chosen the best and most affordable electric plans for Houston residents.

  • Provider
    Plan
    Rate
    Length
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Power Balance 12
    13¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    51.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    25.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    13 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Basic 12
    13.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    13.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.5 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    21.1 ¢/kWh
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    Free Nights Plan
    14.6¢/kWh
    -
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    2 Months Free
    14.6¢/kWh
    -
  • Acacia Energy location in Houston
    Acacia Energy
    Valtricity Plan
    14.7¢/kWh
    -

Houston Energy Providers

Houston is considered the energy capital of the United States and the world. Major energy companies, including CenterPoint Energy, Calpine, EOG Resources, and Cheniere Energy, are headquartered in Houston. Many companies operate in the city, selling electricity to city residents or reselling electricity to other companies.

Power suppliers range from well-known companies, including such brands as CenterPoint Energy, Champion Energy Services, Direct Energy, and Gexa Energy, to smaller electricity providers. Smaller companies tend to resell electricity and offer customers more favorable and flexible rates.

  • Provider
    Address
    Phone
  • Acacia Energy in Houston
    11011 Brooklet Drive, Houston, TX 77099, United States of America
    1-877-997-2946
  • Champion Energy Services in Houston
    Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77032, United States of America
    877.653.5090
  • Direct Energy in Houston
    E Greenway Plz, Houston, TX, United States of America
    1-866-348-4194
  • Gexa Energy in Houston
    State Hwy 249, Houston, TX, United States of America
    +1 866-961-9399
  • Green Mountain Energy in Houston
    910 Louisiana St 22nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002
    +1 866-785-4668
  • Constellation in Houston
    1001 Louisiana St Suite 2300, Houston, TX 77002
    (866) 917-8271

Utility Companies in Houston

Transmission & Distribution Utilities are organizations that install, maintain, and support the power distribution network and transmission lines. CenterPoint Energy is the regulated utility in the Houston area; the company maintains the city's electric transmission grid.

The most important task for electric utilities is to ensure the delivery of electricity via power lines and to restore power in the event of natural disasters and power outages. The largest electric utilities in Houston are CenterPoint Energy, AEP, Oncor.

Switching Electricity Companies in Houston

Texas is on the list of states with a deregulated electricity market. This means that electricity customers can easily switch electricity suppliers and choose the best electricity plan for them.

When choosing the best electric plan, Houston residents should look at not only the cost of electricity, but also other parameters of the electric plan. Frequency of payment, cancellation fees, and weekend or overnight consumption costs are important. Before you change your electrical plan, read the list of electrical plans on this page carefully.

Green Energy in Houston

Houston is considered one of the most advanced cities in the United States in the use of renewable electricity. The city implements the Green Power Program, which aims to switch to green energy.

Houston's municipal facilities already use 100% renewable energy. More than one billion kWh of energy comes from solar and wind power. Houston's electricity providers are keeping up with the trends and offer many green power plans with up to 100% green energy.

  • Provider
    Plan
    Rate
    Length
  • Champion Energy Services location in Houston
    Champion Energy Services
    Green Energy-12
    16.8¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Champion Energy Services
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Green Texas 18 AutoPay
    15¢/kWh
    18 months
    Green Plan Direct Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $180
    500 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.5 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Power To Go Variable Green
    18.9¢/kWh
    -
    Green Plan Direct Energy
    500 kWh
    19.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.9 ¢/kWh
  • Direct Energy location in Houston
    Direct Energy
    Power-To-Go
    18.9¢/kWh
    -
    Green Plan Direct Energy
    500 kWh
    19.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.9 ¢/kWh
  • Gexa Energy location in Houston
    Gexa Energy
    Gexa Solar Benefits 36
    19.3¢/kWh
    36 months
    Green Plan Gexa Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    19.3 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ e-Plus 12
    15.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    16.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ All Nighter 12
    16.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    17.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ with Google Nest 24
    15.9¢/kWh
    24 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    16.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Pollution Free™ e-Plus
    15.9¢/kWh
    -
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    500 kWh
    16.6 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.1 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.9 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Solar All Nighter Plan 18
    16.5¢/kWh
    18 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $180
    500 kWh
    17.2 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    16.7 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    16.5 ¢/kWh
  • Green Mountain Energy location in Houston
    Green Mountain Energy
    Go Local Solar 24
    15.5¢/kWh
    24 months
    Green Plan Green Mountain Energy
    Early Cancellation Fee: $295
    500 kWh
    16.2 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    15.7 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    15.5 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12 Month GREEN
    19.5¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Constellation
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    19.9 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    19.5 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    19.3 ¢/kWh
  • Constellation location in Houston
    Constellation
    12 Month A/C Protect Plus for 2 Units
    17.9¢/kWh
    12 months
    Green Plan Constellation
    Early Cancellation Fee: $150
    500 kWh
    21.8 ¢/kWh
    1000 kWh
    17.9 ¢/kWh
    2000 kWh
    18.7 ¢/kWh

About Houston

Houston is rightly considered the energy capital of the United States. Since 2002, Texas has passed a law aimed at liberalizing the energy market. Since then, Texans can choose from a variety of electric companies. Electricity suppliers try to offer new customers low prices and reliable service. If you have a business in Houston, you too can take advantage of the local market. For businesses, electric companies in Houston offer very favorable rates.

Electricity retailers offer their customers a variety of rate plans. These are the companies you pay your electricity bill to. There are two types of rate plans for consumers: fixed-rate plans and variable-rate plans. With fixed-rate plans, the price of your electricity is specified in the contract and does not depend on outside factors. In the second type of plan, the price of electricity can change.