Austin Electricity Rates & Plans: Retail Choice for Eligible Addresses
Compare plans in Austin by estimated monthly cost at your usage, with Oncor delivery charges included.
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Address eligibility note
Retail electricity choice does not apply to every Austin-area address. Some addresses are served by regulated utilities where REP shopping is not available.
Retail choice may not apply to all addresses. Use your ZIP in compare flow to confirm eligibility and available offers.
Austin-area electricity shopping depends on exact address eligibility. Some addresses in the metro are choice-eligible under Oncor delivery territory, while others are served by regulated utilities where retail provider selection is not available. For choice-eligible addresses, comparison should be based on estimated monthly cost at your usage, not headline benchmark rates.
Choice-eligible households in the Austin metro can range from 700-1,000 kWh for many apartments to 1,600+ kWh for larger homes during peak cooling months.
Austin Electricity Rates — July 2026
In the week of July 20, 2026, 151 standard-priced plans from 43 providers were on the market in Oncor territory. At 1,000 kWh, the cheapest works out to 7.1¢/kWh all-in (about $71 for the month), and the territory average is 14.3¢/kWh — down 0.1¢ vs the week of June 22, 2026. All figures include Oncor delivery charges.
| Monthly usage | Cheapest rate | Average rate | Cheapest est. bill | Average est. bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 11.8¢/kWh | 15.4¢/kWh | $59/mo | $77/mo |
| 1,000 kWh | 7.1¢/kWh | 14.3¢/kWh | $71/mo | $143/mo |
| 2,000 kWh | 11.2¢/kWh | 14.2¢/kWh | $224/mo | $285/mo |
Standard-priced plans in the Oncor service territory tracked in the TrueBill database, weekly snapshot from July 20, 2026. Rate = estimated all-in monthly bill (energy + Oncor delivery charges) divided by usage — the same average-price definition the Electricity Facts Label uses. Time-of-use and free-period plans are excluded from rate figures. Oncor delivery charges are identical across the territory, so these rates apply to Austin addresses served by Oncor. Plan pricing changes often — confirm current terms with the provider.
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Provider Rates on the Oncor Grid This Week
Lowest and average all-in rates per provider at 1,000 kWh, from the snapshot for the week of July 20, 2026.
| Provider | Plans | Lowest rate | Avg rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 6 | 7.10¢ | 12.05¢ |
| Chariot Energy | 6 | 7.25¢ | 11.41¢ |
| Discount Power | 4 | 8.36¢ | 13.15¢ |
| JUST ENERGY | 7 | 9.72¢ | 13.05¢ |
| TARA ENERGY | 7 | 11.03¢ | 13.31¢ |
| AMIGO ENERGY | 5 | 11.43¢ | 16.70¢ |
| TRUE POWER | 3 | 11.75¢ | 12.41¢ |
| Budget Power | 5 | 11.84¢ | 12.34¢ |
| Octopus Energy | 3 | 12.00¢ | 18.33¢ |
| VARSITY ENERGY LLC | 1 | 12.03¢ | 12.03¢ |
Rates are EFL average prices at 1,000 kWh including Oncor delivery charges. This is territory-level data — identical for every city on the Oncor grid, because providers price by TDSP territory, not by city. Full history on the Texas rate history page.
Typical Homes in Austin
Austin's housing stock is unusually diverse, ranging from 1940s–1960s bungalows in Hyde Park and Cherrywood to high-rise condos downtown, mid-century ranches in South Austin, and large newer subdivisions in outlying growth corridors. Older homes near the urban core often have less efficient insulation and original single-pane windows, materially increasing summer cooling demand compared to similarly-sized newer construction.
Local planning angle for Austin
Austin is a mixed-market metro from a retail-choice perspective. Eligibility should be confirmed first, then plan structures should be compared at realistic usage bands because summer AC demand can shift total estimated cost materially.
Why Austin Residents Compare Electricity Plans
Austin residents compare electricity plans because address eligibility varies across the metro—some addresses are served by regulated utilities where REP shopping is unavailable. For eligible homes, comparing at realistic summer usage is important because July and August bills can run 2–3× higher than spring bills, and plans with narrow bill-credit windows often underperform at Austin's actual peak usage levels.
Who Delivers Electricity in Austin
Oncor (your delivery utility)
Oncor owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers, and meters in Austin. They handle outages and infrastructure, but they do not sell electricity plans. You choose a retail provider separately, and Oncor delivers the power regardless of which provider you pick.
Oncor's delivery charges are the same for every customer in Travis County, regardless of retail provider. TrueBill includes these charges in every estimate.
Review Oncor TDSP delivery charges and service-area details →Typical Electricity Usage in Austin
Austin homes often use significantly more electricity during summer cooling months than during the rest of the year.
That seasonal swing changes plan economics: bill credits, minimum usage fees, and usage-based pricing can behave very differently as monthly usage moves up and down.
TrueBill ranks plans using your actual usage profile whenever possible instead of relying only on the standard 1,000 kWh benchmark.
Estimated profile derived from Austin seasonal ranges and Oncor service-area usage patterns.
Seasonal Usage & Weather in Austin
Monthly Usage Patterns
Austin usage typically drops to 500–800 kWh in mild spring and fall months before climbing sharply in June. Peak summer months (July–September) regularly push choice-eligible households to 1,200–1,800 kWh, with some older or larger homes exceeding 2,000 kWh. Mild winters mean December through February usage stays moderate at 600–1,000 kWh for most homes.
How Austin's Weather Affects Your Bill
Austin experiences intense summer heat without coastal humidity relief, with afternoon temperatures exceeding 100°F for extended stretches. Radiant heat from the urban core keeps overnight lows above 80°F in July, preventing natural cooling and running AC around the clock. The city's bowl-shaped topography traps warm air during summer inversions, amplifying both temperature extremes and cooling costs.
Top Electricity Plans in Austin (Ranked by Real Monthly Cost)
Plans below are ranked by estimated total bill including Oncor delivery charges. Enter your actual monthly kWh for personalized results and confirm final details with the provider.
| # | Plan | Provider | Rate (1,000 kWh) | Est. bill (1,000 kWh) | Term | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimpleSaver 12 | AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC | 7.1¢/kWh | $71/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee |
| 2 | GridPlus 12 | CHARIOT ENERGY | 7.2¢/kWh | $72/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $15 cancel fee |
| 3 | Rhythm Max Saver 12 | RHYTHM | 7.7¢/kWh | $82/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 4 | The Lone Saver Plus 12 | Energy Texas | 7.7¢/kWh | $82/mo | 12 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $20 cancel fee |
| 5 | Bill Credit Bundle 13 | Discount Power | 8.4¢/kWh | $84/mo | 13 mo | Credit cliff at 1,000 kWh, $150 cancel fee |
Estimated bills include Oncordelivery charges. Confirm final pricing on the provider's Electricity Facts Label before enrolling. Use the interactive comparison below to rank all 150 plans at your own usage, or the full comparison tool.
What to Check Before Picking a Plan in Austin
Retail choice may not apply to all Austin-area addresses. Verify eligibility before comparing REP plans.
Plans shown at benchmark usage levels may not reflect your monthly pattern. Compare at your expected usage and nearby seasonal bands.
Credit-based structures may fit some homes and may not fit others whose usage drifts around threshold points.
Early termination, base charges, and minimum-usage terms may change. Confirm details directly with the provider.
TrueBill factors these plan structures into every estimate. Plan terms can change, so confirm details with the provider before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Electricity in Austin
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Estimated costs are informational. Provider rates and plan terms may change. Confirm current details directly with the provider.