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Texas electricity rates & monthly costs
Explore Texas residential electricity prices, monthly history and example energy costs using EIA state averages.
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Residential state average · 2026-0815.91¢ / kWh
EIA average revenue per unit sold. This is not a currently offered electricity plan.
0.03¢Change from previous month
0.51¢Change from same month last year
What would that mean for a home?
| Monthly use | Cost at this average |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.55 |
| 900 kWh | $143.19 |
| 1500 kWh | $238.65 |
These are usage scenarios using an aggregate average, not an itemized tariff calculation. Do not add a utility’s fixed charges to these figures and assume the result is its bill.
Calculate with this rate ↗Texas price history
| Report month | Residential average |
|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 15.91¢/kWh |
| 2026-07 | 15.88¢/kWh |
| 2026-06 | 15.94¢/kWh |
| 2026-05 | 16.44¢/kWh |
| 2026-04 | 17¢/kWh |
| 2026-03 | 16.39¢/kWh |
| 2026-02 | 15.42¢/kWh |
| 2026-01 | 15.67¢/kWh |
| 2025-12 | 15.79¢/kWh |
| 2025-11 | 15.96¢/kWh |
| 2025-10 | 16.03¢/kWh |
| 2025-09 | 15.77¢/kWh |
| 2025-08 | 15.4¢/kWh |
Before comparing a plan
Match your service address, customer class and usage to the utility’s actual terms. A state average mixes many customers and tariffs. A change in the average does not prove that a particular utility changed its rate.
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