4 minute read • Graham Lumley • Last update February 2024
The average residential monthly electric bill in Texas is $157.26.
This is calculated by multiplying the average kWh usage of 1,094 by the average price per kWh of $0.1439.
It’s important to note that electricity bills can vary significantly throughout the year due to changes in outdoor temperature. Your home can use three times as much electricity to power your air conditioner in July and August compared to milder months such as March or November.
In Texas, average monthly electric bills are higher because our summers are hotter and longer. Our air conditioners have to work much harder to keep our homes comfortable and safe from often triple digit temperatures. Not only are we using more energy to keep our homes cool, but the hot climate also increases the cost of energy production. In the summer, this pushes the average price per kWh even higher.
Summers are not the only cause for higher bills in Texas. Up towards the panhandle, residents face harsh winter temperatures and those bitter cold days require lots of energy to keep homes warm.
The average price per kWh in Texas in 2022 so far is $0.1439.
Over the years, the average price per kWh has changed drastically due to U.S. and global politics, seasonal and long-term weather patterns, and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources to generate power.
Understanding the average price per kWh is essential, as it helps to gauge the overall cost of electricity and make informed decisions when comparing providers and plans. Additional factors such as the energy provider, the specific plan chosen, and fluctuations in Texas the energy market can all affect prices.
This table shows the average price per kWh in Texas by month since 2001. Data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Association.
| YEAR | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.18 | 14.63 | 14.46 | 14.19 | 14.49 | 14.20 | 13.83 | |||||
| 2022 | 12.28 | 12.3 | 12.82 | 13.09 | 13.15 | 13.29 | 13.5 | 13.9 | 14.52 | 14.71 | 14.77 | 14.26 |
| 2021 | 11.35 | 12.69 | 11.7 | 12.08 | 12.09 | 12.04 | 11.73 | 11.94 | 12.26 | 12.54 | 12.78 | 12.56 |
| 2020 | 11.46 | 11.72 | 11.81 | 12.04 | 11.79 | 11.76 | 11.59 | 11.5 | 11.77 | 11.85 | 11.93 | 11.59 |
| 2019 | 11.44 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 12 | 12.01 | 11.8 | 11.71 | 11.76 | 11.81 | 11.81 | 11.99 | 11.71 |
| 2018 | 10.63 | 10.87 | 11.35 | 11.39 | 11.36 | 11.2 | 11.09 | 11.27 | 11.39 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10.74 | 11.16 | 11.12 | 11.09 | 11.05 | 11.03 | 10.87 | 10.95 | 11.12 | 11.09 | 11.23 | 10.89 |
| 2016 | 10.88 | 10.99 | 11.19 | 11.26 | 11.1 | 10.95 | 10.83 | 10.91 | 11.11 | 11.02 | 11.1 | 10.85 |
| 2015 | 11.49 | 11.62 | 11.56 | 12.1 | 12.04 | 11.78 | 11.5 | 11.43 | 11.51 | 11.35 | 11.38 | 11.19 |
| 2014 | 11.22 | 11.25 | 11.75 | 12.06 | 11.93 | 12.17 | 12.05 | 12.05 | 12.03 | 12.07 | 11.98 | 11.81 |
| 2013 | 10.84 | 11.05 | 11.03 | 11.43 | 11.57 | 11.44 | 11.41 | 11.45 | 11.36 | 11.68 | 11.67 | 11.27 |
| 2012 | 10.77 | 11.05 | 11.01 | 11.02 | 10.84 | 10.97 | 10.87 | 10.96 | 11.11 | 11.16 | 11.11 | 10.99 |
| 2011 | 10.7 | 10.65 | 11.13 | 11.16 | 11.27 | 11.25 | 11.16 | 11.15 | 11.16 | 11.23 | 11.19 | 10.89 |
| 2010 | 11.21 | 11.34 | 11.51 | 12.12 | 11.94 | 11.85 | 11.71 | 11.7 | 11.58 | 11.62 | 11.32 | 11.25 |
| 2009 | 12.6 | 12.84 | 12.93 | 12.88 | 12.84 | 12.66 | 12.38 | 12.15 | 12.05 | 11.97 | 12.08 | 11.52 |
| 2008 | 11.65 | 11.35 | 11.97 | 12.53 | 12.94 | 13.43 | 14.06 | 13.84 | 13.51 | 13.53 | 13.28 | 13.08 |
| 2007 | 12.08 | 11.97 | 12.46 | 12.56 | 12.62 | 12.73 | 12.51 | 12.4 | 12.44 | 12.42 | 12.03 | 11.75 |
| 2006 | 11.91 | 12.12 | 12.42 | 12.72 | 12.98 | 13.41 | 13.31 | 13.35 | 13.25 | 13.18 | 12.52 | 11.91 |
| 2005 | 9.15 | 9.5 | 10.05 | 10.15 | 10.72 | 11.21 | 11.29 | 11.47 | 11.66 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.42 |
| 2004 | 8.61 | 8.55 | 8.93 | 9.39 | 9.76 | 10.44 | 10.48 | 10.71 | 10.32 | 9.57 | 9.37 | 9.24 |
| 2003 | 7.71 | 8.11 | 9.02 | 9.03 | 9.35 | 10.07 | 9.97 | 9.89 | 9.52 | 8.93 | 8.59 | 8.38 |
| 2002 | 8.11 | 7.98 | 7.79 | 7.98 | 8.15 | 8.5 | 8.49 | 8.07 | 8.04 | 7.51 | 7.44 | 8.07 |
| 2001 | 7.68 | 8.02 | 8.39 | 8.52 | 8.91 | 9.63 | 9.55 | 9.53 | 9.27 | 9.11 | 8.4 | 8.23 |
According to the EIA, the average monthly kilowatt hour usage in Texas was 1,094 kWh in 2021. This is considerably higher than the national average.
There are two main factors that impact Texas’ high average monthly kWh usage: long, hot summers and larger-than-average homes.
You can calculate the average bill for a variety of home sizes by multiplying the average price kWh and the average kWh usage. While these average bills can give Texans a good idea whether they are paying a reasonable amount for electricity, it’s important to remember that electricity bills can vary widely throughout the year due to changes in weather, demand for energy, and the frequency of use of appliances such as clothes washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves, and televisions.
The average monthly electricity bill for an apartment in Texas will be around $71.95 in 2022. This is calculated by multiplying the average price per kWh of $0.1439 and 500 kWh, a typical usage for a one-bedroom apartment.
The average monthly electric bill for a two-bedroom apartment in Texas will be around $93.53 in 2022, given the two bedroom apartment used an average of 650 kWh per month.
An average electric bill for a small-to-medium-sized home in Texas will land at about $143.9 in 2022. We come to this estimate by multiplying the average price per kWh and 1000 kWh, which is a normal level of energy use for a small or medium sized home.
An average energy bill for a large Texas home would come to about $259.02 in 2022. You can calculate this average bill estimate by multiplying the average price per kWh and 1800 kWh, a reasonable level of electricity use for a larger home.
There are several ways to lower your spending on electricity by reducing your usage. Here are a few of the most impactful changes you can make:
In addition to reducing how much electricity you use, you can also change your energy plan to find a lower price per kWh.
At BKV Energy, we highly recommend selecting a simple fixed rate electricity plan without any gimmicks such as free nights, free weekends, or bill credits. Often, those plans are designed to appear like a more affordable option while costing you more. Explore BKV Energy’s cost-effective energy plans in your area by entering your zip code.
