Texas Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
Texas generated 591 TWh of electricity in 2025, 49% of it from gas. The average retail price was 10.18 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- Texas generated 591 TWh of electricity in 2025, the most of the 51 states and DC.
- Gas was the largest source of Texas's electricity in 2025, at 48.8% of generation.
- Wind was the second largest source of Texas's electricity in 2025, at 21.9% of generation.
- Texas's electricity generation rose from 373 TWh in 2001 to 591 TWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in Texas was 10.18 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 42nd highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in Texas paid an average of 15.47 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- Texas generated 57.8 TWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 591 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 1 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 10.18 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 42 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 520 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 14,856,512 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 52,913 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 288 TWh | 48.8% |
| Wind | 129 TWh | 21.9% |
| Coal | 68.9 TWh | 11.7% |
| Solar | 58.6 TWh | 9.9% |
| Nuclear | 41.6 TWh | 7.0% |
| Other fossil | 2.43 TWh | 0.4% |
| Hydro | 1.25 TWh | 0.2% |
| Bioenergy | 930 GWh | 0.2% |
| Oil | 232 GWh | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Wind | Coal | Solar | Nuclear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 190 TWh | 1.19 TWh | 135 TWh | -0.01 GWh | 38.2 TWh |
| 2002 | 196 TWh | 2.66 TWh | 142 TWh | n/a | 35.6 TWh |
| 2003 | 185 TWh | 2.57 TWh | 147 TWh | n/a | 33.4 TWh |
| 2004 | 189 TWh | 3.14 TWh | 149 TWh | n/a | 40.4 TWh |
| 2005 | 198 TWh | 4.24 TWh | 148 TWh | n/a | 38.2 TWh |
| 2006 | 198 TWh | 6.67 TWh | 146 TWh | n/a | 41.3 TWh |
| 2007 | 200 TWh | 9.01 TWh | 147 TWh | n/a | 41.0 TWh |
| 2008 | 193 TWh | 16.2 TWh | 147 TWh | n/a | 40.7 TWh |
| 2009 | 189 TWh | 20.0 TWh | 139 TWh | n/a | 41.5 TWh |
| 2010 | 187 TWh | 26.3 TWh | 150 TWh | 8.21 GWh | 41.3 TWh |
| 2011 | 201 TWh | 30.5 TWh | 158 TWh | 28.6 GWh | 39.6 TWh |
| 2012 | 214 TWh | 32.2 TWh | 138 TWh | 118 GWh | 38.4 TWh |
| 2013 | 204 TWh | 35.9 TWh | 149 TWh | 163 GWh | 38.3 TWh |
| 2014 | 205 TWh | 40.0 TWh | 148 TWh | 282 GWh | 39.3 TWh |
| 2015 | 238 TWh | 44.8 TWh | 122 TWh | 401 GWh | 39.4 TWh |
| 2016 | 226 TWh | 57.5 TWh | 121 TWh | 731 GWh | 42.1 TWh |
| 2017 | 205 TWh | 67.1 TWh | 135 TWh | 2.19 TWh | 38.6 TWh |
| 2018 | 240 TWh | 75.7 TWh | 112 TWh | 3.21 TWh | 41.2 TWh |
| 2019 | 256 TWh | 83.6 TWh | 91.8 TWh | 4.37 TWh | 41.3 TWh |
| 2020 | 247 TWh | 92.4 TWh | 78.8 TWh | 8.54 TWh | 41.4 TWh |
| 2021 | 233 TWh | 99.5 TWh | 88.8 TWh | 14.9 TWh | 40.2 TWh |
| 2022 | 256 TWh | 115 TWh | 85.3 TWh | 22.4 TWh | 41.6 TWh |
| 2023 | 282 TWh | 120 TWh | 71.6 TWh | 28.1 TWh | 40.7 TWh |
| 2024 | 293 TWh | 124 TWh | 65.5 TWh | 40.6 TWh | 38.6 TWh |
| 2025 | 288 TWh | 129 TWh | 68.9 TWh | 58.6 TWh | 41.6 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 591 TWh | Gas 48.8% | 10.18 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 567 TWh | Gas 51.8% | 9.79 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 547 TWh | Gas 51.6% | 10.04 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 526 TWh | Gas 48.7% | 10.16 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 482 TWh | Gas 48.4% | 9.14 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 474 TWh | Gas 52.1% | 8.36 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 483 TWh | Gas 52.9% | 8.60 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 477 TWh | Gas 50.2% | 8.48 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 453 TWh | Gas 45.2% | 8.38 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 454 TWh | Gas 49.8% | 8.43 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.38 US cents/kWh | 8.86 US cents/kWh | 7.74 US cents/kWh | 5.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 6.62 US cents/kWh | 8.05 US cents/kWh | 6.95 US cents/kWh | 4.66 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 7.50 US cents/kWh | 9.16 US cents/kWh | 7.84 US cents/kWh | 5.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 7.95 US cents/kWh | 9.73 US cents/kWh | 7.90 US cents/kWh | 5.87 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 9.14 US cents/kWh | 10.93 US cents/kWh | 8.85 US cents/kWh | 7.14 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 10.34 US cents/kWh | 12.86 US cents/kWh | 9.85 US cents/kWh | 7.82 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 10.11 US cents/kWh | 12.34 US cents/kWh | 9.87 US cents/kWh | 7.79 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 10.99 US cents/kWh | 13.03 US cents/kWh | 10.75 US cents/kWh | 8.79 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 9.86 US cents/kWh | 12.38 US cents/kWh | 9.66 US cents/kWh | 6.74 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 9.34 US cents/kWh | 11.60 US cents/kWh | 9.19 US cents/kWh | 6.44 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 9.00 US cents/kWh | 11.08 US cents/kWh | 8.83 US cents/kWh | 6.24 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 8.55 US cents/kWh | 10.98 US cents/kWh | 8.16 US cents/kWh | 5.57 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 8.66 US cents/kWh | 11.35 US cents/kWh | 8.02 US cents/kWh | 5.81 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 8.94 US cents/kWh | 11.86 US cents/kWh | 8.16 US cents/kWh | 6.16 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 8.70 US cents/kWh | 11.56 US cents/kWh | 8.15 US cents/kWh | 5.59 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 8.43 US cents/kWh | 10.99 US cents/kWh | 8.26 US cents/kWh | 5.33 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 8.38 US cents/kWh | 11.01 US cents/kWh | 8.26 US cents/kWh | 5.35 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 8.48 US cents/kWh | 11.20 US cents/kWh | 8.16 US cents/kWh | 5.39 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 8.60 US cents/kWh | 11.76 US cents/kWh | 8.06 US cents/kWh | 5.45 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 8.36 US cents/kWh | 11.71 US cents/kWh | 7.60 US cents/kWh | 5.07 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 9.14 US cents/kWh | 12.11 US cents/kWh | 8.72 US cents/kWh | 6.12 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 10.16 US cents/kWh | 13.76 US cents/kWh | 9.05 US cents/kWh | 7.13 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 10.04 US cents/kWh | 14.46 US cents/kWh | 8.82 US cents/kWh | 6.60 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 9.79 US cents/kWh | 14.94 US cents/kWh | 8.55 US cents/kWh | 6.12 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 10.18 US cents/kWh | 15.47 US cents/kWh | 8.64 US cents/kWh | 6.55 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 10.18 US cents/kWh | 520 TWh | 14,856,512 |
| Residential | 15.47 US cents/kWh | 171 TWh | 12,886,312 |
| Commercial | 8.64 US cents/kWh | 174 TWh | 1,552,498 |
| Industrial | 6.55 US cents/kWh | 175 TWh | 417,699 |
| Transportation | 3.81 US cents/kWh | 11.5 GWh | 3 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 57.8 TWh | 10.62 US cents/kWh | 15.94 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 50.7 TWh | 10.07 US cents/kWh | 16.44 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 47.0 TWh | 10.08 US cents/kWh | 16.99 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 46.9 TWh | 10.01 US cents/kWh | 16.39 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 41.8 TWh | 10.39 US cents/kWh | 15.41 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 49.0 TWh | 10.56 US cents/kWh | 15.69 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 46.2 TWh | 10.31 US cents/kWh | 15.87 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 43.5 TWh | 9.79 US cents/kWh | 16.04 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 48.9 TWh | 10.35 US cents/kWh | 16.10 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 52.1 TWh | 10.62 US cents/kWh | 15.83 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 58.2 TWh | 10.61 US cents/kWh | 15.46 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 58.0 TWh | 10.55 US cents/kWh | 15.36 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.