Estimating and understanding your electricity bill
Learn about energy usage and costs, explore helpful budgeting tips and find a plan that fits your needs.
Estimating and understanding your electricity bill
Learn about energy usage and costs, explore helpful budgeting tips and find a plan that fits your needs.
Enter your address below for an estimate of your home's usage. Once you have an estimate of your monthly bill, you can explore our options to find the best plan for your budget.
Your exact electricity usage varies depending on your area, the size and age of your home, the age of your appliances, weather conditions and other factors. Browse through the tabs below, which represent the overall average electricity consumption in Texas.*
Square footage |
Avg. monthly consumption (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 999 | 724.33 |
| 1,000 – 1,499 | 977.93 |
| 1,500 – 1,999 | 1,188.09 |
| 2,000 – 2,499 | 1,223.75 |
| 2,500 – 2,999 | 1,444.81 |
| 3,000+ | 1,845.13 |
Number of household members |
Avg. monthly consumption (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 760.16 |
| 2 | 1,204.20 |
| 3 | 1,204.20 |
| 4 | 1,380.11 |
| 5 | 1,276.99 |
| 6 | 1,620.75 |
Household type |
Avg. monthly consumption (kWh) |
|---|---|
| Single family | 1,259.24 |
| Apartment | 724.03 |
Knowing the factors that impact your usage can help you manage costs and improve efficiency.
Take control of your energy costs by discovering the important details in your bill and what may lead to changes.
To calculate your electricity cost, view your plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL), which describes the details of your plan. Multiply your home's energy usage by the electricity rate set for your electricity plan. Depending on the type of plan you're enrolled in, you may need to include a base charge, which can significantly impact your overall electricity cost.
You can estimate your cost by appliance by utilizing this online calculator from the U.S. Department of Energy. This simple tool provides a quick and easy way to estimate costs by appliance. It uses the wattage from your appliance, how often it's used and the electricity rate in your area to estimate your consumption and costs for a specific appliance. You'll need to add the costs from all your appliances to calculate your total household consumption.
The best way to find out which TDSP services your property is to look at your current electricity bill. If you can’t find the information on your bill, call your current energy provider and ask them for the TDSP’s information. Knowing your utility company in case of a power outage or other emergency in your area is essential.
TDSP delivery charges are fees imposed by your local utility company for electricity transmission and distribution, as well as equipment maintenance. These charges apply regardless of your chosen retail electric provider.
* Usage data is sourced from the EIA’s 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey’s (RECS) microdata: https://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/data/2020/index.php?view=microdata
