Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin
January
$220highestFebruary
$154March
$151April
$150May
$177June
$197July
$198August
$205September
$183October
$175November
$148lowestDecember
$158Carbon Emissions
839 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,131 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Austin. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Austin. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Austin.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Wind
12%
Solar
10%
Coal
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 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $800 | Austin Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Austin Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $30 | 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:
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¢ |
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 | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | Fixed | 11¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,131 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 14.9¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.9¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewable | 14.9¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 15¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 15¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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