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Austin Energy electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Austin Energy customers. Gleam helps Austin Energy customers optimize EV charging, compare rate options, and maximize savings for Austin-area homes with solar or batteries.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Value of Solar TOU	EV rate	Electric vehicle home charging

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.10–$0.12/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.16–$0.20/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.04–$0.06/kWh
Solar export credit (net metering)	$0.10/kWh (Value of Solar (VoS))

Rates last verified: July 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, and Net metering.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you drive 700+ miles/month and can charge overnight or on weekends, Austin Energy's time-varying rate often saves money — peak rates can run 5.0× off-peak. If most of your usage happens during peak hours (often late afternoon), TOU may cost more than a flat plan.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Austin Energy to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Solar & net metering

Austin Energy uses Value of Solar (VoS) net metering with export credits around $0.10/kWh.

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.20/kWh)	$629/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.04/kWh)	$126/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$503/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What are Austin Energy's off-peak hours?

9pm–6am

Can I switch Austin Energy rate plans anytime?

Most utilities let you change rate plans, but some TOU or EV schedules require enrollment, smart meters, or a minimum commitment. Confirm on your utility's website.

Is Austin Energy's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

Personalize this for your home

If you're a Austin Energy customer, add your provider in Gleam, link your EV, and upload your bill. Gleam finds off-peak charging windows, rate plan savings, and solar opportunities based on your actual usage.

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Gleam is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Austin Energy or any other utility company. Austin Energy is used descriptively to identify the service territory only. Rate information is for reference — always confirm current tariffs on your utility's official website before making billing decisions.