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
$189February
$114March
$119April
$124May
$197June
$217July
$228August
$237highestSeptember
$226October
$137November
$109lowestDecember
$120Carbon Emissions
946 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,177 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 15% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Austin.
53%
Natural Gas
20%
Wind
15%
Coal
7%
Nuclear
5%
Solar
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 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $800 | Austin Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | 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 Time-of-Use Pilot Program - Outside Austin | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Low Income | Fixed | 7¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Inside Austin | Fixed | 11¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential - Outside Austin | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
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¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Free Nights 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 13.87¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand responsemost popular | 14.01¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 14.13¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 24 demand response | 14.16¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand responsecheapest 12 months | 14.21¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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