Electricity cost in Texas, 2026
Homes in Texas paid an average of 16.06¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 12% below the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 5.7% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 27th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$43.36a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.24
- Per day
- $1.45 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $527.57 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Texas
At 16.06¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $7.23 | $87.93 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $134.90 | $1,641 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $34.69 | $422.06 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $43.36 | $527.57 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $65.04 | $791.36 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $19.51 | $237.41 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $45.39 | $552.19 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $2.41 | $29.31 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $4.63 | $56.27 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $6.50 | $79.14 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $2.89 | $35.17 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $55.50 | $675.29 |
Texas compared with its neighbors
Texas is in the EIA's West South Central region. July's price (15.88¢) was below the year-to-date average. In the same region, Louisiana paid 13.35¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 13.35 | +5.9% | 5 of 51 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58 | +7.8% | 7 of 51 |
| Arkansas | 13.61 | +8.0% | 8 of 51 |
| Texas | 16.06 | +5.7% | 27 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Texas
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $5.10 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $61.18 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 4.0 times Texas's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.