Average electricity cost in Texas
Average residential electricity rate and typical bill in Texas. Figures come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2023 annual average.
14.46cents/kWh
- Typical use
- 1,146 kWh/mo
- Typical bill
- $165.71/mo
The U.S. average is 16.00 cents/kWh, so Texas sits 10% below it.
Texas keeps its average residential rate below the national figure. Most of the state sits in the ERCOT market with retail choice, so households pick a plan and provider, and competition among retailers keeps headline prices down.
Long, hot summers mean heavy air-conditioning load, so the typical Texas home uses far more electricity each month than the national average. A low rate multiplied by high usage still adds up to a sizable summer bill.
In deregulated areas you buy energy from a retail provider while a regulated wires company such as Oncor or CenterPoint delivers it; municipal and cooperative utilities serve the regulated pockets of the state.
The electricity bill calculator opens with the Texas rate of 14.46 cents/kWh already filled in. Add your appliances and hours of use to see daily, monthly, and yearly costs.
EIA State Electricity Profiles, Texas, 2023 annual average.
Average residential sales per customer for Texas, derived from the same EIA dataset.
Released 2024-10-23; reviewed 2026-06-20.
National residential average over 855 kWh per month.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), State Electricity Profiles, Table 8. Sales to ultimate customers, revenue, and average price by sector (2023 annual average). Reviewed 2026-06-20. View the Texas profile.
- 1Start with the Texas residential rate: 14.46 cents/kWh, which is about 10% below the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh.
- 2Take the typical local usage: 1,146 kWh per month.
- 3Multiply usage by the rate: 1,146 kWh x $0.1446 = $165.71 per month.
- 4Scale to a year: $165.71 x 12 = about $1,989 per year before taxes and fixed fees.
This covers energy only. Your real bill also includes fixed charges, taxes, and any plan-specific rates, which is why running your own numbers matters.
What is the average electricity rate in Texas?
The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 14.46 cents per kWh, about 10% below the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh. That figure comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's State Electricity Profiles for 2023 annual average.
How much is a typical monthly electricity bill in Texas?
A Texas home using about 1,146 kWh a month pays roughly $165.71 for energy, or about $1,989 a year before taxes and fixed charges. Your own bill depends on your usage and plan.
Why is electricity priced the way it is in Texas?
Texas keeps its average residential rate below the national figure. Most of the state sits in the ERCOT market with retail choice, so households pick a plan and provider, and competition among retailers keeps headline prices down.
Why is my Texas bill high if the rate is below average?
Usage is the reason. Texas households run air conditioning hard through long summers, so monthly kilowatt-hour consumption is among the highest in the country. A competitive per-kWh price still produces a large bill once you multiply it by that volume.