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
$115lowestFebruary
$133March
$136April
$141May
$168June
$172July
$172August
$180highestSeptember
$177October
$151November
$136December
$140Carbon 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 57% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in Austin.
57%
Natural Gas
14%
Wind
13%
Coal
9%
Solar
7%
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 | |
| 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:
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Time-of-Use Rate with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
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 1,011 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand responsecheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.51¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 14.55¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand response | 14.62¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | Green Connect 12- 100% Renewable demand responsecheapest renewable | 14.67¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 24 demand response | 14.7¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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