Electricity rates in Austin, TX
Most of Austin (population 1,002,632) is served by Austin Energy. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, Residential, pays about $157 a month, 14.14¢ per kWh all-in: 12% below the Texas average of the last 12 months.
Utility Austin EnergyPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to August 2026
Typical all-in priceResidential
Austin Energy plans for an Austin home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResidentialChecked | $157/mo | 14.14 | Same price all day | $40/mo |
Typical bill: average Texas use of 1,113 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Austin Energy tariff details and sources.
Austin electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Austin, TX?
Austin Energy serves Austin, according to Austin Energy - Service Area Map. Another utility serves part of the city, so check the name on your bill.
How much is electricity per kWh in Austin?
On Austin Energy’s Residential plan, a typical Texas home using 1,113 kWh a month pays about 14.14¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $157 a month. The Texas average over the last 12 months was 15.99¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Austin?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $40 a month on Austin Energy’s Residential plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $147 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
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Utility for Austin: Austin Energy - Service Area Map. Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Austin Energy page.