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
$227highestFebruary
$159March
$156April
$155May
$183June
$205July
$206August
$210September
$195October
$180November
$153lowestDecember
$163Carbon Emissions
886 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,135 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 26%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Austin.
45%
Natural Gas
26%
Wind
11%
Coal
11%
Solar
8%
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 |
| Smart Thermostats | $30 | Austin Energy | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $800 | 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 AustinAustin | Fixed | 11¢ to 18¢ |
| 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¢ |
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 Time-of-Use Rate with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 10¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,135 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 14.06¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 12 cheapest | 14.06¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 cheapest 13+ months | 14.24¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 14.24¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-16 | 14.36¢ | 16 months | Choose Plan | |
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