UUtility Cost Lab Browse calculators →
Home›Electricity Rates›Texas
TX ELECTRICITY GUIDE

Texas Electricity Rates & Bill Calculator

Estimate a monthly residential bill using the statewide average, then replace it with your utility rate.

EIA residential price • May 2026 • Preliminary monthly data
Residential average price16.44¢per kilowatt-hour
May 202514.89¢/kWh
Year-over-year+10.4%
ADVERTISEMENT
TEXAS BILL ESTIMATOR

Estimate your monthly electricity bill

kWh
$/kWh
$
Estimated monthly bill—
Estimated annual cost—
Energy charge only—
ADVERTISEMENT

Understanding electricity costs in Texas

Texas consumption can rise sharply during long cooling seasons, while retail plan structures vary across competitive areas.

Data context

The May 2026 residential average was 16.44 cents/kWh versus 14.89 cents in May 2025. The U.S. average was 18.44 cents/kWh.

What can move the bill?

01

Long summer cooling seasons

02

Retail electricity plan terms

03

Large homes and electric equipment

High-impact household loads

Central air conditioningCalculate cost →
Electric water heaterCalculate cost →
i
Source

U.S. EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A, residential sector, May 2026 preliminary data.