Average electric bill in Texas
The average home in Texas paid $170.95 a month for electricity in 2025: 1,110 kWh a month at 15.40¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $20.27 more than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 6 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Texas was 15.91¢ per kWh, 0.51¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $170.95
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 1,110 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 15.91¢
- per kWh · +3.3% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 6 of 51
- price rank 25, use rank 5
Texas electricity prices now
| Period | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15.91¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 15.40¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 16.03¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 15.40¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Texas home's electricity costs today
The bill for 1,110 kWh (the Texas average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| CPS Energy | REResidential Service Electric Rate | $140.58 |
| Xcel Energy (Texas) | ResidentialResidential Service | $152.16 |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | 500.2.1Residential, Farm and Ranch Service, Flat Base Power Charge | $153.64 |
| Austin Energy | Residential ServiceStandard four-tier rate | $156.50 |
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, Oncor: the calculator shows the delivery charges only. Add the supply price of your plan or your bill.
Average bill by utility in Texas
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 15 of 144 companies by number of homes. In the competitive areas of Texas, the retail providers (for example Reliant and TXU Energy) sell the full service, so they are in this table.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Energy Retail ServicesRetail Power Marketer | 1,545,510 | 1,038 | 18.38¢ | $190.67 |
| TXU Energy Retail Co, LLCRetail Power Marketer | 1,442,516 | 1,088 | 19.36¢ | $210.70 |
| City of San Antonio - (TX)Municipal | 888,946 | 1,075 | 12.40¢ | $133.34 |
| Austin EnergyMunicipal | 522,446 | 835 | 13.14¢ | $109.73 |
| Entergy Texas Inc.Investor Owned | 469,094 | 1,237 | 13.89¢ | $171.83 |
| Just EnergyRetail Power Marketer | 437,966 | 1,160 | 16.92¢ | $196.28 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, IncCooperative | 420,753 | 1,202 | 12.75¢ | $153.24 |
| US Retailers, LLCRetail Power Marketer | 416,504 | 1,313 | 15.77¢ | $207.11 |
| Ambit Energy Holdings, LLCRetail Power Marketer | 364,649 | 915 | 19.74¢ | $180.67 |
| El Paso Electric CoInvestor Owned | 320,320 | 685 | 13.86¢ | $95.00 |
| Denton County Elec Coop, IncCooperative | 310,805 | 1,192 | 13.18¢ | $157.07 |
| Gexa Energy, LPRetail Power Marketer | 310,726 | 1,194 | 17.42¢ | $208.01 |
| Green Mountain Energy CompanyRetail Power Marketer | 273,660 | 909 | 18.49¢ | $167.96 |
| Direct Energy ServicesRetail Power Marketer | 259,458 | 1,153 | 17.30¢ | $199.44 |
| Value Based Brands LLCRetail Power Marketer | 245,378 | 1,206 | 17.15¢ | $206.79 |
kWh by month in Texas
The average kWh of a Texas home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in July (1,624 kWh) and the least in November (815 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 970 | |
| February | 943 | |
| March | 836 | |
| April | 886 | |
| May | 1,100 | |
| June | 1,365 | |
| July | 1,624 | |
| August | 1,598 | |
| September | 1,216 | |
| October | 1,005 | |
| November | 815 | |
| December | 1,082 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Texas. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Texas?
$170.95 a month in 2025, for 1,110 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Texas?
15.91¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (15.40¢ in August 2025), and 16.03¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Texas?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Texas used the most electricity in July (1,624 kWh on average) and the least in November (815 kWh).
What does the average Texas home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 1,110 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $140.58 (CPS Energy) to $156.50 (Austin Energy) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.