Electricity prices Texas average (ERCOT hub average), October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
3.4¢/kWh
Lowest
1.9¢/kWh
Highest
6.9¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 2 am · 2.0¢/kWh
- 11 am · 1.9¢/kWh
- 12 pm · 1.9¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
11 am–1 pm, average 1.9¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
10 am–1 pm, average 2.0¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
9 am–1 pm, average 2.0¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Source: Bundesnetzagentur | SMARD.de (CC BY 4.0)