WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Austin
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin
January
$120lowestFebruary
$139March
$142April
$147May
$175June
$180July
$180August
$188highestSeptember
$185October
$157November
$141December
$146Carbon Emissions
830 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,011 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 5% of the energy in Austin.
52%
Natural Gas
22%
Wind
12%
Coal
9%
Solar
5%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,340 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,778
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Austin Energy | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $800 | Austin Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $30 | Austin Energy | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Austin. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Austin Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Outside City of Austin | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Inside City of AustinAustin | Fixed | 11¢ to 18¢ |
Oncor has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 13¢ |
Bartlett Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Permanent Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Pedernales Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,011 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 14.71¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 14.81¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Free Weekends-24 | 14.85¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 14.89¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 15.02¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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