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
$187February
$156March
$155April
$158May
$166June
$204July
$205August
$208highestSeptember
$193October
$176November
$152lowestDecember
$162Carbon Emissions
682 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,105 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 22%. Solar provides 15% of the energy in Austin. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Austin.
48%
Natural Gas
22%
Wind
15%
Solar
10%
Coal
6%
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
$25,397
Average system cost
12 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 Inside City of Austin | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Outside City of 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¢ |
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 Time-of-Use Rate with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 10¢ |
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¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,105 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | GridPlus 13 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 11.67¢ | 13 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | GridPlus 15 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewable | 11.67¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.72¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 12 | 11.72¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Companion Energy | Companion Savings + Benefits 12 | 11.72¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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