Electricity prices Houston (ERCOT hub), October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
3.1¢/kWh
−7% vs. yesterday · −7% vs. 7-day average
Lowest
2.3¢/kWh
Highest
4.3¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 10 am · 2.3¢/kWh
- 11 am · 2.3¢/kWh
- 11 pm · 2.3¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
10 am–12 pm, average 2.3¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
10 am–1 pm, average 2.3¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
9 am–1 pm, average 2.4¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Previous days
| Date | Average | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 3.4¢/kWh | 2.0¢/kWh | 6.7¢/kWh |
Source: Bundesnetzagentur | SMARD.de (CC BY 4.0)