Austin area electricity rates
The City of Austin is served by Austin Energy, a city-owned utility, so most Austin addresses cannot choose a provider. Some surrounding communities are in the competitive market, mainly in areas served by Oncor (for example parts of Round Rock, Georgetown-area and Killeen-Temple-area territory) or TNMP. Many other Hill Country and suburban addresses are served by co-ops such as Pedernales Electric or Bluebonnet, which are not open to choice. Enter your ZIP to check your address.
Utility: Oncor or TNMP. Your utility does not change when you switch providers.
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Estimated at 1,000 kWh per month from each plan's EFL. Plans with terms of 3 months or less are excluded. Compare at your exact usage.
Common questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Austin area?
The City of Austin is served by Austin Energy, a city-owned utility, so most Austin addresses cannot choose a provider.
Who is the electric utility in Austin area?
In the competitive parts of the Austin area area, the utility (wires company) is Oncor or TNMP. You choose your retail provider; the utility stays the same and still handles outages.
What are current electricity rates in Austin area?
Rates change daily. The table on this page loads current plans live from Power to Choose data, and you can compare at your exact usage by entering your ZIP.