Abilene ranks as the 2nd least affordable Texas city for energy, report says

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A new study by Home Energy Club shows that Abilene and neighboring San Angelo pay some of the highest electricity rates in Texas, averaging 16.19 cents per kilowatt-hour. That translates to an estimated monthly bill of $226.59.

In contrast, Houston tops the list for affordability, with residents paying just 14.10 cents per kilowatt-hour and an average bill of $197.50.

To determine its rankings, Home Energy Club factored in more than just electricity rates. The study also considered average household income and energy burden — how much of a person’s income goes toward energy costs.

Check out the list below to see how other Texas cities compare when it comes to energy affordability.

Most Affordable Energy Cities

1. Houston (14.10 cents per kWh)
2. Sugar Land (14.10 cents per kWh)
3. Spring (14.10 cents per kWh)
4. Baytown (14.10 cents per kWh)
5. Pasadena (14.11 cents per kWh)

Least Affordable Energy Cities

1. Lubbock (17.32 cents per kWh)
2. San Angelo and Abilene (16.19 cents per kWh)
3. Wichita Falls (15.85 cents per kWh)
4. Lewisville (15.35 cents per kWh)
5. Pearland, Galveston, Texas City and League City (15.08 cents per kWh)