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Bexar County, Texas Electricity Overview

Bexar County has emissions of 7,883.67 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,162.25.

Bexar County has seen year over year increase of 4.88% in electricity generation from solar power.

Power plants in Bexar County experienced a 5.70% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation over the last 12 months, surely a step in the wrong direction.

Bexar County has seen a decrease of 1.74% in coal consumption for the generation of electricity over the last 12 months.

Bexar County is ranked as the 7th highest generator of electricity in Texas out of 254 counties for electricity production, generating 12,128,980 megawatt hours.

Bexar County generates 35.96% of their needed electricity and must purchase the additional 64.04% from nearby counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    33,732,442 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.38 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,128,980 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    221,312 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,907,668 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.89 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    16,236,661,688 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,883.67 kg

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San Antonio Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12¢ per kWh

  • 4.88% higher than last month
  • 7.84% lower than February last year
  • 3.89% lower than the Texas average
  • 26.37% lower than the US average
  • 113th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 5,985th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 674 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,222 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.9¢ per kWh

  • 0.71% lower than last month
  • 1.95% lower than February last year
  • 7.8% lower than the Texas average
  • 29.76% lower than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since February last year
  • 3,606th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,212 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$106.81 per month

  • 5.88% lower than last month
  • 8.4% lower than February last year
  • 10.9% lower than the Texas average
  • 14.8% lower than the US average
  • 60th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 78 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 77 since February last year
  • 7,943rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,117 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,892 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$132.88 per month

  • 0.61% lower than last month
  • 5.41% lower than February last year
  • 6.31% lower than the Texas average
  • 0.27% higher than the US average
  • 138th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since February last year
  • 13,712th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 54 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,059 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.2¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% higher than last month
  • 11.38% lower than February last year
  • 1.14% higher than the Texas average
  • 25.1% lower than the US average
  • 281st in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since February last year
  • 5,489th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,701 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,647 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.9¢ per kWh

  • 1.09% lower than last month
  • 6.88% lower than February last year
  • 2.56% higher than the Texas average
  • 29.91% lower than the US average
  • 234th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 94 since February last year
  • 4,201st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 333 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,901 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,041.78 per month

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 2.88% lower than February last year
  • 87.77% higher than the Texas average
  • 37.73% lower than the US average
  • 358th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,155th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 869 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,018 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,151.69 per month

  • 0.22% lower than last month
  • 4.06% lower than February last year
  • 84.01% higher than the Texas average
  • 29.88% lower than the US average
  • 358th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,084th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 211 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.84¢ per kWh

  • 1.39% higher than last month
  • 13.48% lower than February last year
  • 26.67% higher than the Texas average
  • 10.32% lower than the US average
  • 336th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,207th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,824 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,614 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.63¢ per kWh

  • 1.31% lower than last month
  • 8.18% lower than February last year
  • 5.67% higher than the Texas average
  • 15.45% lower than the US average
  • 336th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,888th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,119 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 167 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$105,064.86 per month

  • 2.6% higher than last month
  • 2.98% lower than February last year
  • 48.48% higher than the Texas average
  • 242.73% higher than the US average
  • 255th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 24,452nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 54 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 302 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$108,395.35 per month

  • 0.25% lower than last month
  • 14.47% lower than February last year
  • 14.56% higher than the Texas average
  • 217.98% higher than the US average
  • 254th in the state out of 358 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since February last year
  • 24,108th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 30 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 868 since February last year

San Antonio Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

192,352 MWh

  • 51.32% lower than last month
  • 26% lower than February last year
  • 428.67% higher than the Texas average
  • 730.77% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 157 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 100th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 23 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

376,627.23 MWh

  • 0.61% lower than last month
  • 4.02% higher than February last year
  • 632.28% higher than the Texas average
  • 1,364.78% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 157 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 65th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

74,289,093.76 MWh

  • 54.79% lower than last month
  • 27.69% lower than February last year
  • 600.74% higher than the Texas average
  • 669.31% higher than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 145 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 100th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

169,357,361.7 MWh

  • 0.62% lower than last month
  • 1.69% higher than February last year
  • 654.5% higher than the Texas average
  • 1,353.4% higher than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 145 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 61st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

192,411 MWh

  • 50.72% lower than last month
  • 26% lower than February last year
  • 393.9% higher than the Texas average
  • 405.44% higher than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 89 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 75th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

376,244.37 MWh

  • 0.61% lower than last month
  • 5.8% higher than February last year
  • 478.64% higher than the Texas average
  • 748.1% higher than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 89 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 46th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

74,289,093.76 MWh

  • 53.77% lower than last month
  • 27.69% lower than February last year
  • 404.11% higher than the Texas average
  • 407.5% higher than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 89 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 73rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 18 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

169,006,789.55 MWh

  • 0.63% lower than last month
  • 3.12% higher than February last year
  • 526.88% higher than the Texas average
  • 853.54% higher than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 89 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 38th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source Fuel Types for February, 2024

-59 MWh

  • 7.81% lower than last month
  • 20.27% lower than February last year
  • 86.17% lower than the Texas average
  • 82.43% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 29 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since February last year
  • 138th in the US out of 192 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source

-77.38 MWh

  • 2.14% lower than last month
  • 4.28% lower than February last year
  • 74.53% lower than the Texas average
  • 69.12% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 29 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since February last year
  • 144th in the US out of 192 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since February last year

San Antonio, TX Electricity Overview

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On average, San Antonio's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 15.39% below Texas' average price of 14.30 cents, ranking the city at 141st out of 1871 cities in Texas for lowest average electricity rate. The city has permitted a 12.02% rise in non-renewable fuel type use for electric. More electricity is consumed in San Antonio than is produced, with consumption adding up to 495.67% of production.

In San Antonio, Natural Gas makes up 98.16% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Landfill Gas (0.92%) and Solar (0.81%), the three fuel types account for 99.90% of the production. For every resident in the city there are 6,083.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 25th worst in the state out of 1871 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. At 6,083.19 kilograms per person and 1,472,904 citizens in the city, the city emits 8,959,954,434.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. San Antonio is home to 11 electricity generation plants, which is the 3rd most plants within a city in Texas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Antonio

San Antonio residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.095/kWh$229.34/mo.$79.29/mo.
141st12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Antonio
95th$132.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Antonio Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Antonio, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CPS EnergyBUNDLED12.10132.874,789,34011,159,863.221,350,316,460

Zips with electric coverage in San Antonio, Texas include: 78245, 78254, 78251, 78250, 78253, 78249, 78240, 78228, 78223, 78207, 78247 and 57 other zip code(s).

Timberwood Park CDP, TX Electricity Overview

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On average, Timberwood Park CDP's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 15.39% below Texas' average price of 14.30 cents, ranking the city at 141st out of 1871 cities in Texas for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 337,319.35 megawatt hours, CPS Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $132.87 per month, while the state average is $164.18.

In Timberwood Park CDP, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 192,296,140.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 105th largest amount in Texas out of 1871 cities. More importantly, the city averages 5,739.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Timberwood Park CDP

Timberwood Park CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.095/kWh$229.34/mo.$79.29/mo.
141st12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Timberwood Park CDP
95th$132.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Timberwood Park CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Timberwood Park CDP, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CPS EnergyBUNDLED12.10132.8711,159,863.221,350,316,460

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Converse, TX Electricity Overview

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On average, Converse's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 15.39% below Texas' average price of 14.30 cents, ranking the city at 141st out of 1871 cities in Texas for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 157,238.42 megawatt hours, CPS Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $132.87 per month, while the state average is $164.18.

In Converse, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 157,029,030.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 119th largest amount in Texas out of 1871 cities. More importantly, the city averages 5,739.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Converse

Converse residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.095/kWh$229.34/mo.$79.29/mo.
141st12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Converse
95th$132.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Converse Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Converse, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CPS EnergyBUNDLED12.10132.8711,159,863.221,350,316,460

Zips with electric coverage in Converse, Texas include: 78109, 78233, 78244, 78239, 78148

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Electricity Production in Bexar County, Texas

Power Plants in Bexar County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Bexar County TX Coal 5,723,9215,586,277,741.65975.95
Arthur Von RosenbergCPS Energy (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Natural Gas 2,940,3801,084,587,839.86368.86
San Antonio TX Natural Gas 1,696,7801,014,321,127.05597.79
Bexar County TX Natural Gas 1,401,272868,319,896.08619.673/2029
San Antonio TX Natural Gas 145,34580,457,690.18553.56
OCI Alamo Solar I HybridOCI Solar Power (100.00%)
Bexar County TX Solar 90,997
Covel Gardens Gas RecoveryEDL Inc (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Landfill Gas 35,43125,772,775.48727.41
Blue Wing Solar Energy GenerationDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Solar 21,319
Bexar County TX Solar 12,595
Somerset TX Solar 12,392
San Antonio TX Solar 11,480
Bexar County TX Solar 10,788
Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to EnergyNelson Gardens Energy, LLC (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Landfill Gas 9,3266,221,375.67667.1
Commerce SolarCPS Energy (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Solar 6,835
OCI Alamo 2, LLCOCI Solar Power (100.00%)
Bexar County TX Solar 5,774
IKEA Live Oak Rooftop PV SystemIKEA Property Inc (100.00%)
Schertz TX Solar 2,170
CPS 1 Community SolarCPS Energy (100.00%)
Bexar County TX Solar 2,087
HEB_CPSSADCTexas Microgrid, LLC (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Natural Gas 621472,976.84761.64
HEB_CPS00085Texas Microgrid, LLC (100.00%)
San Antonio TX Natural Gas 399303,503.2760.66
San Antonio TX Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source -932

Bexar County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Bexar County, Natural Gas makes up 51.04% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Coal (47.09%) and Solar (1.46%), the three fuel types account for 99.59% of the production. For every resident in the county there are 7,883.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. At 7,883.67 kilograms per person and 30,029,572 residents in the county, the county emits 16,236,661,688.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. There are 20 electricity plants in Bexar County, which is the 4th most power plants in a county in the state.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
51.04%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
47.09%
SOLAR
Solar
1.46%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.37%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.05%
OTHER
Other
-0.01%

Bexar County, Texas Net Metering

Approximately 2.38% of the electric providers in Bexar County offer net metering to their customers. The state has highly restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

There are 15 companies in Bexar County that report energy loss. Combined, these 15 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.34% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 1.24%, resulting in a rank of 1210th best in the nation and a state rank of 56th best out of 3230 and 254 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Bexar County:

  • Alamo Heights, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Balcones Heights, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Castle Hills, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • China Grove, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Converse, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Elmendorf, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 97.57%
    • Floresville Electric Light and Power System: 2.43%
  • Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas:
    • Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 31.46%
    • CPS Energy: 68.54%
  • Grey Forest, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Helotes, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Hill Country Village, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Hollywood Park, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Kirby, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Leon Valley, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Live Oak, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Olmos Park, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • San Antonio, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Sandy Oaks, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Selma, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 95.32%
    • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative: 4.68%
  • Shavano Park, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • St. Hedwig, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Terrell Hills, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Universal City, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 98.21%
    • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative: 1.79%
  • Von Ormy, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • Windcrest, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Bexar County, Texas?

Bexar County, Texas has 42 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Bexar County, Texas?

By total megawatt hours sold, CPS Energy is the largest electricity provider in Bexar County, Texas.

What electricity companies offer service in Bexar County, Texas?

How many power plants are within Bexar County, Texas?

There are 20 power plants located in Bexar County, Texas

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29