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Average Electricity Price per kWh in Texas (2025)
2 minute read • Last update January 2025
What is the average price per kWh in Texas?
The average price per kWh in Texas is currently $0.1502, according to the EIA’s data for April 2024. The average price per kWh in Texas in 2023 was $0.1432 cents. The average price per kWh in Texas in 2022 was $0.1376 cents.
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.
Average Price per kWh in Texas in Cents (2001-2024)
| YEAR | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.28 | 14.38 | 14.94 | 15.05 | 14.75 | 14.49 | 14.62 | 14.83 | 14.96 | 15.61 | ||
| 2023 | 14.36 | 14.72 | 14.61 | 14.36 | 14.65 | 14.35 | 13.95 | 14.17 | 14.68 | 14.89 | 14.79 | 14.64 |
| 2022 | 12.45 | 12.48 | 13.01 | 13.29 | 13.34 | 13.49 | 13.71 | 14.12 | 14.75 | 14.94 | 15.01 | 14.49 |
| 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 |
How to reduce your Texas electric bill
Reduce your energy consumption
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:
- Turn the lights off: Switch the flip to off when you leave a room and rely on natural light during the day.
- Increase thermostat settings: Your air conditioner uses an enormous amount of energy to keep your home cool during the summer. Turn the temperature to 78 and utilize ceiling or portable fans. Make sure to turn off the fan if you leave the room – fans cool people, not rooms. Consider turning the thermostat even higher if you’re leaving home for several hours.
- Upgrade to a smart thermostat: Smart thermostats have several features that can help you reduce your electricity bill.
Switch energy providers to secure a lower Rate
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.
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