Austin Energy electricity rates
Municipal utility · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
Austin Energy is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 522,446 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Austin Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.80 | $69.87 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.60 | $130.22 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.40 | $200.12 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.20 | $270.02 |
*Residential (effective 2025-05-01, $15.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Austin Energy residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2025-05-01 | $15.00 | 10.56¢ first 300 kWh, 11.59¢ first 900 kWh, 13.98¢ first 2,000 kWh, 17.34¢ after |
| Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Programtime-of-use | 2025-05-01 | $15.00 | 9.9¢ (12am–7am, 10pm–12am) · 11.8¢ (7am–3pm, 6pm–10pm) · 17.4¢ (3pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program - Outside Austintime-of-use | 2021-11-01 | $10.00 | 6.3¢ (12am–7am, 10pm–12am) · 7.3¢ (7am–3pm, 6pm–10pm) · 10.3¢ (3pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - Outside Austin | 2025-05-01 | $15.00 | 10.36¢ first 300 kWh, 10.91¢ first 900 kWh, 12.31¢ first 2,000 kWh, 14.19¢ after |
| Residential Low Income | 2023-01-01 | — | 40.88¢ first 300 kWh, 9.72¢ first 900 kWh, 14.24¢ first 2,000 kWh, 20.59¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Austin Energy rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (10.75¢ → 13.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Austin Energy | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 182 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.29 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 21 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 77 | 127 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Austin Energy's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 228 | 60 | 73,455 | 2025-05-29 |
| Williamson | 145 | 75 | 13,389 | 2025-10-10 |
Austin Energy service area
Austin Energy serves 2 counties in Texas and 82 ZIP codes.
Travis, Williamson
Cities: Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, Brushy Creek, Lakeway, Buda, Wells Branch, Manor, Hornsby Bend, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Jonestown, Garfield, Rollingwood, Briarcliff, Manchaca, Windemere
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 522,446 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 59 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 28,079 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $13,886,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 27,345 MWh |
Austin Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 11.31¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.36¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,584,814,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,572,787 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,928 MW summer · 2,718 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 46% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 1015 |
| Website | www.Austinenergy.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Austin Energy's electricity rate?
Austin Energy residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 15% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Austin Energy electric bill?
About $113 a month. The average Austin Energy home uses 835 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Austin Energy have?
Austin Energy serves 522,446 residential customers and 577,889 customers in total in Texas, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Austin Energy?
In 2025, the average Austin Energy customer was without power for 3 hr 2 min (SAIDI) over 1.29 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 77 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Austin Energy offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Austin Energy before making decisions.