Cost to Run a Heat Pump in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a heat pump here costs $120 per month.
Per hour
$0.49
at 1,000–5,000 W
Per day
$3.94
8 hours/day
Per month
$120
730 kWh
Per year
$1,437
8,760 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.97 | $59.83 | $718 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $3.94 | $120 | $1,437 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $7.87 | $239 | $2,873 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 16.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a heat pump with typical usage costs about $3.94 per day, $120 per month, or $1,437 per year.
Is running a heat pump in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $120 per month here versus $134 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 16.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.