STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / TX
Texas electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 16.44¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate16.44¢
1 month-3.2%
1 year+5.9%
5 years+36.0%
Cost to run common equipment in Texas
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $24 | $289 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $35 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $39 | $473 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $46 | $552 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $49 | $592 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $30 | $360 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $30 | $355 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $62 | $740 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $99 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $77 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $51 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $85 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $10 | $118 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $12 | $148 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $58 |