WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Austin
Arkansas
Arkansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin
January
$227highestFebruary
$150March
$110April
$109lowestMay
$124June
$134July
$140August
$139September
$119October
$117November
$109lowestDecember
$143Carbon Emissions
1,341 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,161 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Austin's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 26%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Austin. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Austin.
36%
Coal
26%
Nuclear
25%
Natural Gas
7%
Hydroelectric
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,000 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,600
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Austin can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
First Electric Coop Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 1,51-Single Phase | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Rate 1 | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Entergy Arkansas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Purpose Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| General Purpose Residential Service Low Level Use Provision | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-Of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Energy Management Time-Of-Use | TOU | 7¢ to 15¢ |
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