Texas Electricity Cost Estimator by Home Size

A 2000 sq ft house in Texas typically uses 1,400-1,600 kWh per month on average, with summer months reaching 2,000-2,200 kWh due to air conditioning. At an average rate of 11¢/kWh, expect monthly bills of $155-$180 normally and $220-$240 in summer.

A 3000 sq ft house in Texas uses approximately 2,000-2,400 kWh per month on average. During summer, usage can spike to 2,800-3,200 kWh. Monthly costs range from $220-$265 normally to $310-$350 in peak summer at typical Texas rates.

The average electric bill for a 2500 sq ft home in Texas is $180-$220 per month at current rates. Summer bills typically run $270-$320 due to increased A/C usage. Annual electricity costs average $2,400-$3,000 depending on your rate and usage patterns.

A 1500 sq ft house in Texas uses about 1,100-1,300 kWh per month on average. Summer usage increases to 1,500-1,800 kWh. At 11¢/kWh, expect monthly bills of $120-$145 normally and $165-$200 during summer months.

To estimate Texas electricity costs: 1) Determine your home's square footage, 2) Multiply by 0.6 kWh per sq ft for base monthly usage (per EIA RECS data, ±20% variance), 3) Add 35% for summer months, 4) Multiply by your rate (average 11¢/kWh all-in). Our calculator above does this automatically with regional adjustments.

High Texas electric bills are usually caused by: 1) Summer A/C running constantly (accounts for 50-70% of usage), 2) Poor insulation or air leaks, 3) Inefficient HVAC system, 4) High electricity rate (check if you're paying over 12¢/kWh), 5) Large home size, 6) Pool pump or other high-draw equipment. Compare your rate at ElectricRates.org to see if switching could help.

Normal monthly kWh usage in Texas varies by home size: Apartments use 600-900 kWh, small homes (1000-1500 sq ft) use 900-1200 kWh, medium homes (1500-2000 sq ft) use 1200-1600 kWh, and large homes (2500+ sq ft) use 1800-2500 kWh. Texas averages are 20-30% higher than the national average due to A/C needs.

Running A/C in Texas costs $150-$300 per month for a typical home during summer. A/C accounts for 50-70% of summer electric bills. A 3-ton central A/C unit running 8-12 hours daily uses about 1,000-1,500 kWh monthly. Setting your thermostat 2-3 degrees higher can reduce costs by 10-15%.

Home size doesn't directly affect your per-kWh rate in Texas, but it significantly impacts total usage and bills. Some plans have usage tiers where rates change above/below certain thresholds (often 1000 or 2000 kWh). Larger homes may benefit from plans with lower rates at higher usage levels.

A good electricity rate for a large Texas home (2500+ sq ft) is under 10¢/kWh all-in. Since large homes use 1800-2500+ kWh monthly, even small rate differences add up significantly. At 2000 kWh usage, the difference between 10¢ and 12¢ is $40/month or $480/year. Always compare all-in rates that include TDU delivery charges.