New Braunfels Electricity Rates
New Braunfels is served by New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) — a city-owned electric, water, and wastewater utility. You cannot shop for a provider. The 12-month average residential rate is about 10.6¢/kWh, among the lower municipal rates along the I-35 corridor.
A Municipal Bill Built for Fast Growth
NBU is paying for pipes and wires as Comal County booms. Electric rates rose on August 1, 2025 as year one of a two-year Council plan.
The electric bill is a $22.80 service availability charge plus delivery, generation, transmission, and a “replenish reserves” line. Generation and transmission move with the market, so June can run ~11.3¢ all-in while the 12-month average sits near 10.6¢. NBU buys power; it is not a generation company like CPS Energy.
What a 1,200 kWh Home Pays
NBU publishes bills around 1,200 kWh. Tourism, river recreation, and new subdivisions all add summer load.
Estimated monthly bill for a typical New Braunfels home
Electric-only, a typical home runs about $82 in Feb and $200 in Aug. Combined electric + water + sewer is higher, especially with irrigation.
NBU Purchased Power Mix
NBU sits on ERCOT. Hydro in the mix reflects Hill Country / Colorado River basin wholesale supply. Fuel and reserve lines on the bill change monthly; delivery is the piece City Council set in the FY26–27 plan.
How to Lower an NBU Bill
You cannot switch REPs. Watch the generation line, irrigation water, and summer AC.
Use NBU’s rate calculator
nbutexas.com posts a residential calculator and a monthly rate breakdown. Generation can jump a cent in a hot month even when delivery stays fixed.
Solar payback
Hill Country sun supports rooftop solar. A 7 kW system pencils to about 10.9 years after the federal credit. Interconnect through NBU, not a retail provider.
Just outside city limits?
Parts of the metro are GVEC or other co-ops, not NBU. Address, not city name, decides the utility. Schertz is GVEC; San Antonio is CPS Energy.
New Braunfels Electricity FAQ
NBU rates and service in Comal County.
Can I choose my electricity provider in New Braunfels?
No. NBU is the municipal provider for electric, water, and wastewater inside its service area.
What is the average electricity rate in New Braunfels?
About 10.6¢/kWh over 12 months. At 1,200 kWh the electric bill is about $146, including the $22.80 service charge.
Why did NBU rates increase?
Council approved a two-year plan starting Aug. 1, 2025 for infrastructure, inflation, and growth. FY2026 electric service charge is $22.80; delivery is 3.016¢/kWh.
How do I report a power outage in New Braunfels?
Call 830-629-4628 or text #OUT to that number. Text NBU to 830-629-4628 to enroll in alerts.