Texas Electricity Plans and Rates

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Texas Electricity Prices

Welcome to our Texas Electricity Rates page, where you can explore current average prices based on plans available today. We provide a state-wide average alongside individual averages by Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU), reflecting plan prices for your specific TDU region.

Recent Price Trends in Texas Electricity

10-day average electricity plan pricing trend. 
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Average electricity plan prices across all TDUs. Up arrows (red) show price increases, down arrows (green) show decreases, and NoChg indicates no change in the average price.
All are shown in cents per kWh at 1000 kWh usage.

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Average Electricity Prices in Texas

Keeping tabs on average electricity prices across Texas can empower you to make smarter choices for your energy needs.
 
Our charts highlight the current average price per kWh, aggregated from all Transmission and Distribution Utilities (TDUs), giving you a clear snapshot of today’s market. By filtering this data based on your typical usage—500, 1000, or 2000 kWh—you can better understand how these averages align with your household or business consumption, guiding you toward the most cost-effective plan for your budget.

Don't Know Your Usage?

The average residential electricity usage in Texas for 2024 was approximately 1,100–1,200 kWh per month, or 13,200–14,400 kWh annually, based on the latest available data and trends. The Average usage ranges from 1,400 kWh in peak months to around 700–900 kWh during cooler months. 
 
Knowing your usage is key to finding the best electricity plan. Check out our #1 insider tip on the Smart Electricity Shopping page to learn why understanding your kWh usage can save you money!

Average Electricity Prices in Texas

Updated as of April 2, 2025 • Includes TDU Delivery Fees

Texas State Average
Oncor
CenterPoint
TNMP
AEP Central
AEP North
Lubbock

Click on a Utility Supplier (TDU) box above to see available electricity plans for that service area

Historical Electricity Rates in Texas

Understanding electricity price trends can be a game-changer when choosing the right plan for your home or business.
 
While historical data, showcased in our charts, doesn’t guarantee future performance, it offers valuable insights into price fluctuations throughout the year, helping you gauge the best time to sign up for a new electricity plan.
 
We provide historical prices for Texas, as well as historical prices broken down by Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU). You can filter this data based on your average usage and the timeframe you want to see—3, 6, or 12 months—making it easier to tailor your decision to your specific needs.

Historical Electricity Prices in Texas

Average Price per kWh across all TDUs, including delivery fees

Historical Electricity Prices by TDU

Total price per kWh, including TDU delivery fees. Learn More About TDUs

Utility Suppliers (TDU)

Providers create plan prices based on service area. Service areas are broken up by “Utility Suppliers,” more formally known as Transmission and Distribution Utilities, or TDUs. Utility Suppliers are responsible for delivering electricity from power plants to your home. The cost of delivering electricity to your home is included in the electricity plan and your electric bill. The provider passes through the delivery fees to the Utility Supplier.

Map of Transmission and Distribution Utilities (TDU) in Texas

This is the Electric Retail Service Area Map as provided by the Public Utility Commission of Texas 

There are six TDUs servicing Texas:

• Oncor services most of North Texas

• CenterPoint services the Houston area

• Texas-New Mexico Power covers West Texas

• AEP Central services Central Texas.

• AEP South services South Texas.

• Lubbock Power & Light is the newest TDU serving Lubbock. 

TDU Texas Utility Supplier Map
TDU Retail Map in Texas

Don't Know Your Utility Supplier?

Use our TDU Lookup tool to find the TDU that services your area. 

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Find your Utility Supplier (TDU)

This is the Utility Supplier (TDU) for your Zip Code.

(if there is more than one TDU shown, that means more than one TDU covers your Zip Code. Select “Report an Outage” and enter your address to see if they cover your location)

Explore Electricity Plans for your Utility Supplier

Want to explore all plans? Already know your Utility Supplier (TDU)? View our plans for your area in an easy to navigate table. 

Note: The plan table is sorted by “Monthly Estimate.” You can double-click the column headers to sort however you like.  

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Interesting Energy Facts About Texas

Texas is the top energy-producing state in the U.S., generating more electricity than any other state—over 13% of the nation’s total in 2023.
 
The Lone Star State leads in wind power, producing 28% of U.S. wind-sourced electricity.
 
With a booming population and tech-driven economy, Texas power demand hit a record 85.5 GW in summer 2023.

Brief History of Texas Electricity

Texas revolutionized its electricity market in 1999 with Senate Bill 7, breaking up monopolies and introducing deregulation. This split utilities into power generators, transmission/distribution providers (TDUs), and retail electric providers (REPs), giving consumers the power to choose their plans.

Today, over 85% of Texans live in deregulated areas, shaping one of the most competitive energy markets in the U.S.

Current Electricity Market in Texas

Texas operates a unique, independent power grid managed by ERCOT, serving 90% of the state.

Deregulation fuels competition among 100+ retail providers, offering diverse plans from fixed-rate to renewable options. Curious about how it all works? Learn more about the Deregulated Electricity Market in Texas.

Utility Suppliers (TDUs) in Texas

In Texas, Transmission and Distribution Utilities (TDUs) deliver electricity to your home, while REPs sell the plans. Your TDU depends on your location—think Oncor in Dallas or CenterPoint in Houston—and affects plan pricing and availability.

Check out our Utility Suppliers page for the full breakdown.

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