Austin Energy
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About Austin Energy
Austin Energy is headquartered in Austin, Texas and supplies electricity in 2 counties in the state. There are a total of 510,430 customers who are receiving service from the provider. These accounts are made up of 0.02% industrial properties, 10.39% commercial locations and 89.59% residential properties. Austin Energy bills their consumers a residential electricity price of 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour on average, which is 14.93% below the average state rate of 12.41 cents. Of the 14,360,019 megawatt hours Austin Energy sold and dispossessed, 91.14% were from sales to end users and 5.48% were from wholesale sales to other suppliers. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 8,625,175 of them were generated by plants owned by the company and 6,120,068 megawatt hours were acquired by way of wholesale channels. In 2020 they had total electricity related revenue of $1,295,297,700, with 91.02% coming from retail sales and 2.48% from wholesale customers.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $125.95, while the Austin Energy average is 28.66% below at $89.85 per month. The provider generates 118th megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types a year, ranking them 118th out of 3509 companies in the United States. Austin Energy is the 86th largest supplier out of 3509 providers in the nation based on total megawatt hours sold. The company is the 100th highest generator of megawatt hours from burning coal in the nation out of 3509 electricity providers .
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Losing electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity generation business. Suppliers must report these losses. Austin Energy reported an annual loss of around 3.38% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of energy lost results in them being given a rank of 462nd best out of 3509 providers who report energy loss in the United States.
Austin Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Austin Energy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
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Austin Energy Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:721 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78704
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Jackie Sargent
Austin Energy Contact
- Website:www.austinenergy.com
- Customer Service Phone:(512) 494-9400
- Contact Page:austinenergy.com
- Social Media:
Austin Energy Service
- Rates & Plans:austinenergy.com
- Outage Map:outagemap.austinenergy.com
- Outage Phone:(512) 322-9100
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Travis County
- Williamson County
- Major Cities Served:
- Austin
- Pflugerville
- Brushy Creek CDP
- Lakeway
- Steiner Ranch CDP
- Wells Branch CDP
- Hornsby Bend CDP
- Bee Cave
- Shady Hollow CDP
- Hudson Bend CDP
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Quick Facts About Austin Energy
Austin Energy ranks 27th out of 183 companies in the state for total electricity generation from natural gas.
Austin Energy is ranked 139th in the United States for total electricity generation, generating 9,320,953.91 megawatt hours.
Austin Energy's nuclear power facilities generate 3,542,773.92 megawatt hours. This is the 5th most out of 183 providers in Texas.
Austin Energy is 43rd out of the 183 in the state when considering the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuel types.
Energy Loss
Austin Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
485,876MWh
462 National Rank
Austin Energy Energy Makeup
Austin Energy Coverage Map
Austin Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 510,430 | 1,178,922,300 | 9 | 100% |
Austin Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 1,290,188 | 55 | 10.65 | $125.92/mo |
| Williamson County | 609,017 | 57 | 10.59 | $126.35/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Austin Energy
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda County | TX | Nuclear | 22,142,337 | |||||
| Fayette County | TX | Coal | 9,726,771 | 10,018,300,011.21 | 1,029.97 | |||
Sand HillAustin Energy (100.00%) | Austin | TX | Natural Gas | 1,354,923 | 613,571,991.34 | 452.85 | ||
Nacogdoches PowerAustin Energy (100.00%) | Nacogdoches County | TX | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 396,326 | 526,995,508.2 | 1,329.7 | ||
Robert Mueller Energy CenterAustin Energy (100.00%) | Austin | TX | Natural Gas | 23,573 | 14,437,134.31 | 612.44 | ||
Kingsberry Energy Storage SystemAustin Energy (100.00%) | Austin | TX | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -174 |
Austin Energy Fuel Makeup
Cities Austin Energy Has Coverage
- Austin, TX
- Bee Cave, TX
- Brushy Creek CDP, TX
- Creedmoor, TX
- Lakeway, TX
- Pflugerville, TX
- Rollingwood, TX
- San Leanna, TX
- Sunset Valley, TX
- The Hills, TX
- Webberville, TX
- Wells Branch CDP, TX
- West Lake Hills, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Austin Energy FAQ:
What percentage of Austin Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Austin Energy generates 4.25% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
How many counties does Austin Energy sell electricity to?
There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Austin Energy.
What is the average bundled bill for Austin Energy customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Austin Energy is $89.85. The state average bundled bill is $140.36 and the United States average is $140.36.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Austin Energy customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Austin Energy is 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Austin Energy?
Austin Energy's customer service phone number is (512) 494-9400
What percentage of Austin Energy's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?
Austin Energy generates 95.75% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Austin Energy?
Austin Energy is associated with or owns 6 power plants.
Who is the CEO of Austin Energy?
Jackie Sargent is the CEO of Austin Energy.
What cities does Austin Energy supply electricity to?
Austin Energy has customers in 13 cities.
