Texas Electricity Rates
Residential rate
16.99¢/kWh
-10% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#24
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$150
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Texas |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $46.48 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $144.62 |
| Window AC unit | $37.19 |
| Portable AC unit | $45.45 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $61.98 |
| Heat pump water heater | $15.49 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $15.49 |
| Washing machine | $1.29 |
| Dishwasher | $6.71 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.20 |
| Chest freezer | $7.23 |
| Electric oven | $12.91 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Texas
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.60/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Texas rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.