Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $14.50 per month.
Per hour
4.8¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.48
10 hours/day
Per month
$14.50
91 kWh
Per year
$174
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.25 | $87.05 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.50 | $174 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.95 | $29.00 | $348 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.48 per day, $14.50 per month, or $174 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $14.50 per month here versus $16.69 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.