Houston County Electric Cooperative
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About Houston County Electric Cooperative
Houston County Electric Cooperative's consumers are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.25 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the supplier at 181st out of 204 suppliers in the state and 2409th out of 2893 in the nation for average electricity price. The company sold 385,715 megawatt hours in 2022 via retail sales. During the same timeframe, Houston County Electric Cooperative obtained 420,774 megawatt hours by way of wholesale electricity channels. In 2022, the supplier earned a total of $52,226,000 from retail electricity sales.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Houston County Electric Cooperative is $146.68 per month. Consumers of the supplier pay 13.71% less compared to the rest of the state. The provider currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers. The power grid managed by the company experiences an average of 1.09 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting on average 87.85 minutes. The US average for other providers is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Customers of Houston County Electric Cooperative are able to take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as consumers have no way to sell extra energy back into the grid.
Houston County Electric Cooperative reported a yearly loss of about 8.33% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation industry and electricity providers must report these losses. Houston County Electric Cooperative's energy loss numbers place them at of 128th best out of the 175 providers that operate in Texas and report energy loss and 1358th best out of 3518 in the country.
Houston County Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Houston County Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Houston County Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1701 South East Loop 304
Crockett, Texas 75835
United States of America - CEO:Daniel Courmier
Houston County Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.houstoncountyelec.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 657-2445
- Contact Page:www.houstoncountyelec.com
- Social Media:
Houston County Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:www.outageentry.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 970-4232
- States Served:
- Texas
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Energy Loss
Houston County Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
35,059MWh
1358 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Houston County Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
87.85 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
1.09 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
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Houston County Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Houston County Electric Cooperative State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
Texas | 22,437 | 52,407,198.53 | 110 | 100% |
Cities Houston County Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Buffalo, TX
- Centerville, TX
- Elkhart, TX
- Grapeland, TX
- Hudson, TX
- Kennard, TX
- Latexo, TX
- Leona, TX
- Midway, TX
- Oakwood, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Houston County Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Houston County Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Houston County Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $146.68, compared to the Texas average of $165.30 and the US of $165.30 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Houston County Electric Cooperative customers?
Houston County Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 16.25 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.40 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.68 cents.
When will Houston County Electric Cooperative power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Houston County Electric Cooperative's customers is 87.849 minutes.
What cities does Houston County Electric Cooperative have customers in in?
Houston County Electric Cooperative provides electricity in 10 cities.
What is the phone number for Houston County Electric Cooperative?
Houston County Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (800) 657-2445
Who is the CEO of Houston County Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Houston County Electric Cooperative is Daniel Courmier.