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Electricity Prices in Houston, TX

Residential Electricity Rates in Houston

Residential electricity prices in Houston, TX in December 2023 averaged approximately 14.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 7% less than the national average rate of 15.73 ¢/kWh (December 2023). [1]


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Electricity Comparison: Houston vs. U.S.

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 November 2022 to November 2023 - residential electricity prices in Houston decreased approximately 3%, from 15.01 ¢/kWh to 14.60 ¢/kWh. [1]

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Natural Gas Prices in Houston, TX

Residential Natural Gas Rates in Houston

Residential natural gas prices in Houston in December 2023 averaged 15.01 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]


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Natural Gas Comparison: Houston vs. U.S.

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 2%, from 16.80 $/Mcf (November 2022) to 17.07 $/Mcf (November 2023). [2]

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Solar Power in Houston, TX

Solar Radiation Levels in Houston

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]

    • Average monthly solar radition in Houston is 19% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
    • Average monthly solar radition in Houston is 36% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.

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Solar Power Comparison: Houston vs. High vs. Low

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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More information about Houston

About Houston

The city of Houston, TX in Harris County has an approximate population of 2,099,451. [4]

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Houston, TX Utilities

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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