Texas electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $127.60 on CPS Energy to $142.01 on Xcel Energy (Texas) (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 12.8¢ to 14.2¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Public Utility Commission of Texas approves the tariffs of the investor-owned utilities. A city or public power utility gets its prices approved by its own board.
- 8 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $170.95 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 9 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in Texas
What 1,000 kWh costs in Texas (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas)Residential · winter rates | $142.01 | 14.20¢ | $0.00 |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)Schedule 500.2.1 | $141.64 | 14.16¢ | $0.00 |
| Austin EnergyResidential Service · Inside the City of Austin city limits | $140.32 | 14.03¢ | $0.00 |
| CPS EnergySchedule RE · non-summer rates | $127.60 | 12.76¢ | −$2.92 (−2.2%) |
Delivery charges only (you select a retail plan, so the supply price is not included):
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| OncorResidential | $72.74 | 7.27¢ | $0.00 |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston ElectricResidential | $70.24 | 7.02¢ | $0.00 |
See all Texas electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Texas
In 2025, the average home in Texas used 1,110 kWh a month and paid $170.95 a month (15.4¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Texas by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Texas and natural gas bills in Texas. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Texas price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoServ Electric | 310,805 | 1,192 | 13.2¢ | $157.07 |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | 420,753 | 1,202 | 12.8¢ | $153.24 |
| CPS Energy | 888,946 | 1,075 | 12.4¢ | $133.34 |
| Xcel Energy (Texas) | 223,685 | 937 | 13.9¢ | $130.54 |
| Austin Energy | 522,446 | 835 | 13.1¢ | $109.73 |
| El Paso Electric | 320,320 | 685 | 13.9¢ | $95.00 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025. A utility that only delivers power is not in this table.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas)Residential | $142.01January | $162.10June | $20.09 |
| OncorResidential · delivery charges only | $72.74January | $73.77December | $1.03 |
| Austin EnergyResidential Service | $140.32January | $140.32January | $0.00 |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston ElectricResidential · delivery charges only | $70.24January | $70.24January | $0.00 |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)Schedule 500.2.1 | $141.64January | $141.64January | $0.00 |
Not in this table: CoServ Electric, CPS Energy, El Paso Electric. These utilities have a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Texas
In the last 12 months, we recorded 9 rate changes in the Texas tariffs on this site: 6 increases and 3 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | CPS EnergySchedule RE | Fuel adjustment charge (November 2026 compared with November 2025) | 1.752¢ per kWh | 2.731¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | CoServ ElectricSchedule 202.1 | Power cost recovery factor (PCRF), October 2026 | −1¢ per kWh | −1.3¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | CPS EnergySchedule RE | Fuel adjustment charge (October 2026 compared with October 2025) | 2.782¢ per kWh | 3.023¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | Austin EnergyResidential Service | Customer charge | $16.50 per month | $17.35 per month | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | Austin EnergyResidential Service | Regulatory charge | 1.338¢ per kWh | 1.799¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | Austin EnergyResidential Service | Community benefit charges (inside the city limits, total of three parts) | 1.275¢ per kWh | 1.097¢ per kWh | Source |
| September 1, 2026 | Xcel Energy (Texas)Residential | Fuel cost recovery factor (secondary) | 0.9824¢ per kWh | 1.8083¢ per kWh | Source |
| March 1, 2026 | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)Schedule 500.2.1 | Base power charge (flat) | 6.19¢ per kWh | 6.59¢ per kWh | Source |
| February 1, 2026 | CPS EnergySchedule RE | Regulatory adjustment (residential) | 1.686¢ per kWh | 1.576¢ per kWh | Source |
How electricity prices work in Texas
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges. In Texas, the tariffs are approved by different bodies: see the questions below.
- Supply. In most of Texas, you select a retail plan, and the utility charges only for delivery. Some cities and cooperatives sell both. Compare Texas electricity plans by area.
- Tiers. Austin Energy, CPS Energy, El Paso Electric, Xcel Energy (Texas) charge a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Texas?
In 2025, the average home in Texas used 1,110 kWh a month and paid $170.95 a month, 15.4¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Texas?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $127.60 on CPS Energy to $142.01 on Xcel Energy (Texas) (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 12.8¢ to 14.2¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Texas utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 4 utilities in the table, CPS Energy has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($127.60). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Texas?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 9 rate changes for the Texas tariffs on this site: 6 increases and 3 decreases. The most recent: CPS Energy changed the fuel adjustment charge on November 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Texas?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Xcel Energy (Texas) bill is $162.10 in June and $142.01 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Texas?
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approves the rates of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, El Paso Electric, Oncor and Xcel Energy (Texas). The Austin City Council approves the rates of Austin Energy. The CPS Energy Board of Trustees and San Antonio City Council approve the rates of CPS Energy. The CoServ Board of Directors approves the rates of CoServ Electric. The PEC Board of Directors approves the rates of Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Texas get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Public Utility Commission of Texas.