Electricity rates in Austin, TX
Austin (974,447 people, Travis County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Austin Energy pay about 13.56¢/kWh, 15% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Austin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy | Municipal utility | 13.56¢ | $113 | 522K | 182 |
| Pedernales Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $158 | 421K | 90 |
| Bartlett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $215 | 12K | 213 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $149 | 119K | 114 |
Power outages in Travis County right now
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Outage history in Travis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 116 | 228 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 23,023 (3.6%) | 73,455 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-28 | 2025-05-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (116 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rollingwood 13.6¢
- West Lake Hills 13.6¢
- Lost Creek 13.6¢
- Barton Creek 13.6¢
- Hornsby Bend 13.6¢
- Shady Hollow 13.6¢
- Manchaca 13.6¢
- Manor 13.6¢
- Garfield 13.6¢
- Bee Cave 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 73301, 73344, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78708, 78709, 78710, 78711, 78712, 78713, 78714, 78715, 78716, 78717, 78718, 78719, 78720, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78741
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Austin?
Most homes in Austin get power from Austin Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Austin: Pedernales Electric Co-op (13.16¢), Bartlett Electric Co-op (15.71¢), Bluebonnet Electric Co-op (11.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Austin?
About $113 a month, based on 835 kWh a month (the average for Austin Energy customers) at 13.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Austin, TX?
4 utilities serve Austin's ZIP codes: Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Co-op, Bartlett Electric Co-op, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Austin?
In 2025, customers in Travis County averaged 3 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-29, when 73,455 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.