Austin Electricity Rates 2026

Most of Austin is served by Austin Energy, a city-owned utility that has not opted in to Texas retail choice, so Austin Energy customers cannot switch providers.

Austin Energy, the city-owned utility, serves most of Austin, and ERCOT lists Austin among the areas whose utilities have not opted in to retail competition, so Austin Energy customers cannot switch providers. Our ZIP data places parts of north and northwest Austin, and several suburbs north and east of the city including Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto and Manor, in Oncor's delivery area, where residents can choose a provider. ZIP codes can cross utility boundaries, so check the utility named on your bill.

Summer drives Austin's electricity use. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Camp Mabry put average daily highs at 93.2°F in June, 96.6°F in July, 97.8°F in August and 91.4°F in September. The station averages about 3,290 cooling degree days a year against 1,442 heating degree days.

FAQ — Can I choose my electricity provider in Austin? Not if Austin Energy serves your home, which is true of most of Austin: Austin Energy has not opted in to retail choice. Parts of north and northwest Austin, and suburbs north and east of the city including Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto and Manor, are in Oncor's delivery area, where you can choose. The utility named on your electric bill is the reliable answer.

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