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Texas Electricity Rate

$0.1480 / kWh

US Rank: #28 most expensive

Comparison: 11.9% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Texas

Calculated using Texas's average residential rate of $0.1480 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.144 $34.63
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.098 $23.44
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.140 $33.57
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.259 $69.93
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.040 $14.55
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.081 $9.77
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.013 $3.20
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.213 $63.94
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.137 $170.50
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.009 $6.39
Chest Freezer 110W $0.008 $5.86
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.100 $71.93
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.333 $9.99
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.222 $53.28
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.148 $106.56
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.163 $1.47
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.214 $3.21
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.266 $2.00
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.481 $346.32
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.015 $10.66
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.018 $2.66
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.005 $3.73

Electricity Bill Factors in Texas

While the statewide average is $0.1480/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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