Electricity plans in Austin
Austin is served by Austin Energy — a regulated municipal utility. There is no competitive retail market here, so we don't list third-party REP plans.
Updated April 2026 · Rates verified by ComparePower.com
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No competitive REP plans in Austin
Austin is served by Austin Energy, a regulated municipal utility — not by the deregulated retail market that powers most of Texas. That means you can't shop for a competitive electricity provider here. Rates are set by Austin Energy through public tariff filings, not by a contract you sign with a private REP.
If you've moved here from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or any deregulated Texas city, your old REP doesn't follow you. Austin Energy will be your one-and-only provider for as long as you're at this address.
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About electricity in Austin
Austin is served by Austin Energy, a regulated municipal utility with a population of 965K. Unlike most of Texas, the Austin area is not part of the deregulated retail electricity market — there are no competitive REPs to choose from.
The average rate is currently 11.9¢/kWh, set by Austin Energy's tariff filing. If your bill goes up, that's not a contract issue you can fix by switching — it's a rate change that affects every Austin Energy customer at once.
If you have questions about your bill, payment plans, or service, contact Austin Energy directly.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I shop for an electricity provider in Austin?
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No. Austin is served by Austin Energy, a regulated municipal utility. Texas's competitive retail market doesn't extend to Austin Energy's service territory — there is one rate, set by the utility.
What is the average electricity rate in Austin?
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Approximately 11.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, set by Austin Energy. Rates change by tariff filing, not by shopping.
Who is the TDU for Austin?
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Austin Energy owns the wires, generates or buys the power, and bills you directly. There's no separate TDU charge like in deregulated Texas.
What if I move to a deregulated area?
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If you move to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere on Oncor / CenterPoint / AEP / TNMP, you can shop 113+ competitive plans. Use our city pages to compare.