Residential electricity prices in Houston, TX in August 2024 averaged approximately 14.83 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Houston differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Houston increased approximately 5%, from 13.95 ¢/kWh to 14.62 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Houston in August 2024 averaged 29.62 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Houston natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Houston natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Houston (Texas) decreased approximately 3%, from 28.44 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 27.71 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Houston (Texas) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Houston values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Houston solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Houston levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Houston, TX in Harris County has an approximate population of 2,099,451. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Houston, TX, or for other information related to utilities in Houston, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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