Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Texas
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Texas. With an average electricity rate of 14.5¢/kWh and 5.5 peak sun hours per day, Texas homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Houston
14.8¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $180/mo · CenterPoint Energy
San Antonio
13.5¢/kWh · 5.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · CPS Energy
Dallas
15¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $178/mo · Oncor
Austin
14.5¢/kWh · 5.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · Austin Energy
Fort Worth
14.8¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Oncor
El Paso
13.8¢/kWh · 6.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · El Paso Electric
Arlington
14.8¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Oncor
Plano
15¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $185/mo · Oncor
About Electricity Costs in Texas
Texas residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $175. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Texas could spend an estimated $75,967 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day and partial net metering policies, Texas is an excellent state for residential solar installations.
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