Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $310 per month.
Per hour
$2.04
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$10.20
5 hours/day
Per month
$310
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,723
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.10 | $155 | $1,862 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $10.20 | $310 | $3,723 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $20.40 | $620 | $7,446 |
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 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $10.20 per day, $310 per month, or $3,723 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $310 per month here versus $343 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.