Austin Electricity Rates 2026

Austin's electricity market is divided into two distinct zones. Inside the city of Austin, Austin Energy — a community-owned municipal utility serving roughly 500,000 customers — provides vertically integrated electric service. Austin Energy customers pay regulated rates approved by Austin City Council and cannot switch to a competing REP. Austin Energy has invested heavily in renewable generation and offers its own green energy programs and rebates for solar, efficiency, and electric vehicles.

Outside the city limits, large portions of the Austin metro in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties fall under Oncor or Pedernales Electric Cooperative territory, where ERCOT deregulation applies. These outer ZIP codes — common in Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Kyle, and Buda — have full access to competitive REPs. Austin's fast population growth has expanded these deregulated zones significantly over the past decade.

Providers available in deregulated Austin-area ZIP codes include Gexa Energy, TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, Rhythm Energy, Green Mountain Energy, 4Change Energy, Champion Energy, and Pulse Power.

Austin Energy Tip: If you're inside Austin city limits, look into Austin Energy's Value flight and green energy add-on programs. If you're outside, shop REPs annually — the Austin suburbs are highly competitive.

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