WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Austin

Texas

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The State of Electricity in Austin

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin

Average monthly bill

January

$196

February

$119

March

$124

April

$129

May

$205

June

$226

July

$238

August

$246highest

September

$235

October

$143

November

$113lowest

December

$125

Carbon Emissions

946 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,177 kWh

Where does Austin’s electricity come from?

Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Austin.

58%

Natural Gas

15%

Wind

13%

Coal

8%

Solar

6%

Nuclear

Solar energy in Austin

The state of solar in Austin

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

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Austin

incentivesavingsutility 
Heat Pump Water Heaters$800Austin EnergySee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$25Austin EnergySee Details
Smart Thermostats$30Austin EnergySee Details

Electricity Providers in Austin

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Austin. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Austin

Austin EnergyOncor

Oncor Rates

Oncor has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed13¢

Austin Energy Rates

Austin Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Outside AustinFixed11¢ to 15¢
Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program - Outside AustinTOU6¢ to 10¢
Residential Low IncomeFixed7¢ to 14¢
Residential Inside AustinFixed12¢ to 18¢

Oncor Electricity Plans in Austin

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand responsecheapestcheapest 12 months
13.71¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
13.75¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
13.77¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 12

demand response
13.8¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 24

demand response
13.88¢24 monthsChoose Plan
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