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. On average, Austin Energy's consumers pay a residential electricity rate of 13.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.07% less than the national average rate of 16.22 cents. This makes the supplier 1355th lowest for average electricity price out of 2885 suppliers in the nation. They had sales of 14,396,991 megawatt hours in 2023 via retail sales and 671,349 megawatt hours sold through wholesale to other suppliers. The electricity sourced by Austin Energy is made up of multiple electricity sources including 7,101,740 megawatt hours produced by power facilities owned by the company and 8,687,085 procured by way of the wholesale market. Their revenue for 2023 from electricity related activities was $1,663,159,000, with $1,522,709,600 coming from retail sales to end users and $44,729,600 from wholesale electricity sales.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Austin Energy average is 14.78% below at $122.19 per month. Electricity generation facilities associated with the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 97.69% of their total electricity generation, or 8,072,497.38 megawatt hours. They rank 14th in Texas out of 170 companies. The power grid operated by the provider has an average of 0.82 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting roughly 83.75 minutes. The national average for other companies is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage. The supplier's production facilities produce 1,997,085 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas as the fuel source.
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 1.98% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of energy lost results in them being given a rank of 284th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the United States.
Austin Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Austin Energy residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
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Austin Energy Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:721 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78704
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Bob Kahn
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
- West Lake Hills
Quick Facts About Austin Energy
With generation of 8,263,534.38 megawatt hours, Austin Energy is the 141st largest total producer of all providers in the US.
Roughly 33.44% of Austin Energy's total electricity comes from the use of coal.
Austin Energy generates 40.00% of their megawatt hour production from nuclear power sources, for a total of 3,305,708.48 megawatt hours.
Austin Energy is the 11th largest supplier out of 170 suppliers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.
Austin Energy is 43rd in Texas out of the 170 for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuel sources.
Energy Loss
Austin Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
303,612MWh
284 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Austin Energy's Power Outages
83.75 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.82 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Austin Energy Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Austin Energy Coverage Map
Austin Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 560,788 | 1,585,189,405.87 | 10 | 100% |
Austin Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 1,326,436 | 51 | 15.05 | $164.14/mo |
| Williamson County | 671,418 | 53 | 15.43 | $169.76/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 | 20,660,678 | |||||
| Fayette County | TX | Coal | 7,712,738.99 | 8,077,348,068.26 | 1,047.27 | |||
Sand HillAustin Energy (100.00%) | Austin | TX | Natural Gas | 1,974,359 | 860,402,070.64 | 435.79 | ||
Nacogdoches PowerAustin Energy (100.00%) | Nacogdoches County | TX | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 191,037 | 290,783,470.6 | 1,522.13 |
Austin Energy Production 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 cities does Austin Energy have customers in to?
Austin Energy supplies to 13 cities.
What is the phone number for Austin Energy?
Austin Energy's customer service phone number is (512) 494-9400
How much is the average bundled bill for Austin Energy customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Austin Energy is $122.19. The state average bundled bill is $174.63 and the national average is $174.63.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Austin Energy customers?
Consumers of Austin Energy, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 13.61 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Austin Energy power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Austin Energy's consumers is 83.75 minutes.
What percentage of Austin Energy's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Power generation plants owned by or associated with Austin Energy produce 2.31% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Austin Energy?
There are 4 power plants owned by or associated with Austin Energy.
How many counties does Austin Energy offer service to?
There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Austin Energy including Texas.
What percentage of Austin Energy's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Austin Energy produce 97.69% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Austin Energy?
The current CEO of Austin Energy is Bob Kahn.
