Austin, Texas · Austin Energy territory

Switch electricity providers in Austin

Austin is served by Austin Energy, a regulated municipal utility. There's no competitive retail market here — every household pays the same Austin Energy-set rate. No shopping, no switching.

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Austin fast facts

Population: 965K
TDU: AE/Oncor

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FAQ

Can I switch electricity providers in Austin?: No. Austin is served by Austin Energy, a regulated municipal utility. Texas's competitive retail market does not extend to Austin Energy's territory — there is one rate, set by the utility, and no shopping.
What if I move to a deregulated area?: If you relocate to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere on Oncor / CenterPoint / AEP / TNMP, you can shop 113+ competitive plans. Use our city pages to compare for your new ZIP.

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