Rates by state / Texas / Reliant Energy Retail Services
Retail Power Marketer · 1,545,510 residential customers
Reliant Energy Retail Services electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 18.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 15% above the Texas average of 16.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
18.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$191/mo
At 1,038 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.8%
5 years: +31.9%
Average rate by year
202013.9¢
202114.0¢
202215.1¢
202316.4¢
202417.4¢
202518.4¢
Reliant Energy Retail Services bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Reliant Energy Retail Services's 2025 average rate of 18.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Reliant Energy Retail Services | Texas average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $92 | $80 |
| 750 kWh | $138 | $120 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $184 | $160 |
| 1,500 kWh | $276 | $239 |
| 2,000 kWh | $368 | $319 |
Other utilities in Texas
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| TXU Energy Retail Co, LLC | 1,442,516 | 19.4¢ |
| City of San Antonio - (TX) | 888,946 | 12.4¢ |
| Austin Energy | 522,446 | 13.1¢ |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 469,094 | 13.9¢ |
| Just Energy | 437,966 | 16.9¢ |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc | 420,753 | 12.8¢ |
| US Retailers, LLC | 416,504 | 15.8¢ |
| Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC | 364,649 | 19.7¢ |
Reliant Energy Retail Services: common questions
- How much does Reliant Energy Retail Services charge per kWh?
- Reliant Energy Retail Services residential customers paid an average of 18.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Reliant Energy Retail Services electric bill?
- The average Reliant Energy Retail Services household used 1,038 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $191 a month at the average rate.
- Is Reliant Energy Retail Services cheaper than other utilities in Texas?
- Reliant Energy Retail Services's average rate is 15% above the Texas average of 16.0¢. 133 of 143 utilities in Texas have a lower average rate.
- Did Reliant Energy Retail Services raise rates?
- Reliant Energy Retail Services's average residential rate changed +5.8% from 2024 to 2025 and +31.9% since 2020.
- Is my Reliant Energy Retail Services bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Texas homes and your rate with Reliant Energy Retail Services's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.