Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.48 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
8.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.48
15 kWh
Per year
$29.78
175 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.24 | $14.89 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.48 | $29.78 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.96 | $59.57 |
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 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 8.2¢ per day, $2.48 per month, or $29.78 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $2.48 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.