Electricity prices West Texas (ERCOT hub), October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
3.6¢/kWh
Lowest
1.7¢/kWh
Highest
7.3¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 2 am · 2.0¢/kWh
- 11 am · 1.8¢/kWh
- 12 pm · 1.7¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
11 am–1 pm, average 1.8¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
10 am–1 pm, average 1.9¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
10 am–2 pm, average 1.9¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Source: Bundesnetzagentur | SMARD.de (CC BY 4.0)