City of Austin residents: You are served by Austin Energy, a city-owned utility. Your rates are set by the City Council, so there's no provider choice available.
Travis County residents outside city limits: If you're served by Oncor (check your electric bill), you can shop for competitive rates. Enter your ZIP code below to check.
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Electricity rates in Austin, TX typically range from 8¢ to 16¢ per kWh depending on plan type, term length, and usage level. Austin residents can choose from 100+ plans from PUCT-licensed providers like TXU Energy, Reliant, Gexa Energy, and Constellation. Austin Energy delivers the power—you pick your retail provider and rate. The Texas state average is 15.8¢/kWh, so competitive plans often save Austin households $200-500 annually.
Rate ranges verified January 9, 2026 · Reviewed by Brad
Important: The City of Austin is served by Austin Energy—a city-owned utility that does not participate in retail choice.
City of Austin residents cannot choose their electricity provider. However, some areas in Travis County outside city limits are served by Oncor and CAN shop for competitive rates.
Look for your utility provider name. If it says Oncor, you can shop for rates. If it says Austin Energy, your rates are set by the city.
We'll identify your utility automatically. If you're in an Oncor area, you'll see competitive rates from multiple providers.
Oncor customers can enroll online in 2 minutes. Austin Energy customers should contact the city for rate information.
Austin customers can compare rates from providers like TXU Energy, Reliant, Constellation, and Rhythm Energy—all PUCT-licensed.
Austin Energy continues delivering electricity to your Austin home. Only your retail provider changes—same wires, same reliability.
Lock in fixed rates for 6-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the ERCOT Texas electricity market.
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View All ProvidersAustin Energy is a Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) operating within the ERCOT grid serving Austin in Travis County. Austin Energy maintains power lines and meters—your retail provider (TXU, Reliant, Gexa, etc.) sells the electricity itself.
Texas deregulated its electricity market in 2002 under Senate Bill 7, overseen by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Austin residents can compare rates from 50+ licensed providers and switch online in minutes.
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To compare electricity rates in Austin, enter your ZIP code on ElectricRates.org to see real-time rates from licensed providers serving the Austin Energy service area. You can compare fixed-rate, variable-rate, and renewable energy plans side by side based on your estimated monthly usage.
Electricity rates in Austin vary based on plan type, contract term, and usage level. As of 2025, residential rates in the Austin Energy service area typically range from 8-15 cents per kWh for fixed-rate plans. Use our rate comparison tool to see current rates specific to your ZIP code.
Yes, Austin is in Texas's deregulated electricity market. Residents in Travis County can choose from dozens of licensed retail electricity providers. Your transmission and distribution utility (Austin Energy) delivers the power, but you select which company supplies your electricity.
Switching electricity providers in Austin is simple: 1) Compare rates using your ZIP code, 2) Choose a plan that fits your needs, 3) Sign up online with your Austin Energy account number, 4) Your new provider handles the switch—no service interruption. The process takes 1-2 billing cycles.
Austin Energy is the Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) serving Austin and surrounding areas in Travis County. They own and maintain the power lines, meters, and infrastructure that deliver electricity to your home. While you choose your retail electricity provider, Austin Energy handles outages, meter readings, and power delivery.
Yes, many electricity providers offer 100% renewable energy plans in Austin. These plans source electricity from wind and solar farms across Texas. Green Mountain Energy, Chariot Energy, and other providers offer competitive renewable options in the Austin Energy service area.
If you don't actively choose a retail electricity provider in Austin, you'll be assigned to a Provider of Last Resort (POLR) at rates typically higher than competitive market rates. We recommend comparing plans and selecting a provider to ensure you're getting the best rate for your usage.
Your Austin electricity bill includes: your retail provider's energy charges (the rate you pay per kWh), Austin Energy delivery charges (transmission fees), taxes, and any applicable fees. The total is based on your monthly kWh usage multiplied by these combined rates. Most providers offer all-in pricing that simplifies comparison.
Have more questions about electricity in Austin? Check rates for your ZIP code
Austin has 9 ZIP codes served by 3 different utility providers. Click any ZIP code to compare electricity rates for that area.
Looking for electricity rates in Austin? Enter your ZIP code above to compare plans from top electricity providers. All 9 Austin ZIP codes have access to competitive electricity rates through Texas's deregulated energy market.
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