Residential electricity prices in Houston, TX in September 2025 averaged approximately 15.84 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [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 August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in Houston increased approximately 4%, from 14.88 ¢/kWh to 15.45 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Houston in September 2025 averaged 33.22 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 35% more than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [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) increased approximately 15%, from 29.33 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 33.67 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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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.
Five states accounted for about 40% percent of total U.S. natural gas usage in 2013: Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, & New York.
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