Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $290 per month.
Per hour
$1.91
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$9.54
5 hours/day
Per month
$290
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,482
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.77 | $145 | $1,741 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $9.54 | $290 | $3,482 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $19.08 | $580 | $6,964 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $9.54 per day, $290 per month, or $3,482 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $290 per month here versus $334 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.