Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.32 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.6¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.32
15 kWh
Per year
$27.86
175 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.16 | $13.93 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.6¢ | $2.32 | $27.86 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.64 | $55.71 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.6¢ per day, $2.32 per month, or $27.86 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.32 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.