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Hays County, Texas Electricity Overview
Hays County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 18.18 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 42nd highest county in Texas for non-renewable production per capita.
The county is the 261st largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties, producing 4,894,473 megawatt hours.
Hays County's 36.73% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel types for electric generation over the course of the previous 12 months is surely a step in the wrong direction.
Hays County has emissions of 6,633.1 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 5,739.16.
Hays County is home to 269,225 residents and its power generation facilities produce 4,894,473 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 18.18 megawatt hours per capita.
With a population of 269,225 citizens, Hays County is the 19th largest county by population in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,409,558 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.38 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,894,473 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,894,473 MWh
Production per Capita
18.18 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,785,797,487 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,633.1 kg
Recent Energy News in San Marcos
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Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 38.39% to 391,925.38 MWhs, from last year's value of 283,206.62 MWhs
- In San Marcos, the natural gas production decreased by 63.72% to 153,635 MWhs, from last month's value of 423,424 MWhs
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 20 positions to 44th, from last year's value of 64th
- In San Marcos, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 38 positions to 83rd, from last month's value of 45th
- In San Marcos, the natural gas production decreased by 23.4% to 153,635 MWhs, from last year's value of 200,557 MWhs
- In San Marcos, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 12 positions to 83rd, from last year's value of 71st
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank increased by 2 positions to 7th, from last year's value of 9th
- In San Marcos, the natural gas production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 10th, from last month's value of 8th
- In San Marcos, the natural gas production state rank dropped by 1 position to 10th, from last year's value of 9th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production decreased by 0.39% to 391,925.38 MWhs, from last month's value of 393,473.85 MWhs
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 38.39% to 391,925.38 MWhs, from last year's value of 283,206.62 MWhs
- In San Marcos, the total production decreased by 63.72% to 153,635 MWhs, from last month's value of 423,424 MWhs
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 21 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 84th
- In San Marcos, the total production national rank dropped by 51 positions to 115th, from last month's value of 64th
- In San Marcos, the total production decreased by 23.4% to 153,635 MWhs, from last year's value of 200,557 MWhs
- In San Marcos, the total production national rank dropped by 23 positions to 115th, from last year's value of 92nd
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 8th, from last year's value of 10th
- In San Marcos, the total production state rank dropped by 5 positions to 14th, from last month's value of 9th
- In San Marcos, the total production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 14th, from last year's value of 11th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 0.39% to 391,925.38 MWhs, from last month's value of 393,473.85 MWhs
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 37.6% to 158899410.5569231 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 115477077.94 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Marcos, the natural gas emission decreased by 62.48% to 63625890.86 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 169579706.94 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 20 positions to 45th, from last year's value of 65th
- In San Marcos, the natural gas emission national rank dropped by 43 positions to 84th, from last month's value of 41st
- In San Marcos, the natural gas emission decreased by 23.81% to 63625890.86 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 83512301.32000001 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Marcos, the natural gas emission national rank dropped by 15 positions to 84th, from last year's value of 69th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank increased by 3 positions to 8th, from last year's value of 11th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 2 positions to 45th, from last month's value of 43rd
- In San Marcos, the natural gas emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 10th, from last year's value of 8th
- In San Marcos, the natural gas emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 10th, from last month's value of 8th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 0.39% to 158899410.5569231 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 159519832.97384617 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 37.6% to 158899410.5569231 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 115477077.94 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 25 positions to 68th, from last year's value of 93rd
- In San Marcos, the total emission decreased by 62.48% to 63625890.86 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 169579706.94 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Marcos, the total emission national rank dropped by 49 positions to 115th, from last month's value of 66th
- In San Marcos, the total emission decreased by 23.81% to 63625890.86 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 83512301.32000001 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Marcos, the total emission national rank dropped by 21 positions to 115th, from last year's value of 94th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank increased by 3 positions to 9th, from last year's value of 12th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1 position to 68th, from last month's value of 67th
- In San Marcos, the total emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 11th, from last year's value of 9th
- In San Marcos, the total emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 11th, from last month's value of 9th
- In San Marcos, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 0.39% to 158899410.5569231 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 159519832.97384617 CO2 equivalent kgs
San Marcos Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
153,635 MWh
- 63.72% lower than last month
- 23.4% lower than February last year
- 322.25% higher than the Texas average
- 563.55% higher than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
- 115th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 51 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
391,925.38 MWh
- 0.39% lower than last month
- 38.39% higher than February last year
- 662.03% higher than the Texas average
- 1,424.28% higher than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 157 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 63rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 21 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
63,625,890.86 MWh
- 62.48% lower than last month
- 23.81% lower than February last year
- 500.16% higher than the Texas average
- 558.88% higher than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 145 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 115th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
158,899,410.56 MWh
- 0.39% lower than last month
- 37.6% higher than February last year
- 607.91% higher than the Texas average
- 1,263.66% higher than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 145 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
- 68th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 25 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
153,635 MWh
- 63.72% lower than last month
- 23.4% lower than February last year
- 294.37% higher than the Texas average
- 303.58% higher than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 89 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 83rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 38 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 12 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas
391,925.38 MWh
- 0.39% lower than last month
- 38.39% higher than February last year
- 502.75% higher than the Texas average
- 783.45% higher than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 89 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 44th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 20 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
63,625,890.86 MWh
- 62.48% lower than last month
- 23.81% lower than February last year
- 331.75% higher than the Texas average
- 334.66% higher than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 89 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 84th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 43 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 15 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas
158,899,410.56 MWh
- 0.39% lower than last month
- 37.6% higher than February last year
- 489.39% higher than the Texas average
- 796.51% 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 has increased by 3 since February last year
- 45th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 20 since February last year
San Marcos, TX Electricity Overview
On average, San Marcos' residential electricity rate is 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 11.03% below the state's average rate of 14.30 cents. Facilities in the city generate, on average, 69.61 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable fuel types. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is San Marcos Utilities.
Emitting 466,360,292.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, San Marcos ranks 53rd worst out of 1871 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 6,633.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 13th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, San Marcos' main fuel source is Natural Gas, accounting for 4,894,473 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Marcos
San Marcos residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Marcos, Texas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 Change Energy | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 176.29 | 2,742,120 | 388,937,000 | |
APG&E | BUNDLED | 7.72 | 121.18 | 390,187 | 30,109,500 | |
Accent Energy | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 192.29 | 74,013 | 11,083,000 | |
Alliance Power | BUNDLED | 9.82 | 135.37 | 85,952 | 8,440,900 | |
Ambit Energy | BUNDLED | 15.41 | 164.01 | 4,789,626 | 737,961,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in San Marcos, Texas include: 78666, 78640, 78655, 78656
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Kyle, TX Electricity Overview
On average, Kyle's residential electricity rate is 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 21.01% below the state's average rate of 14.30 cents. With an estimated 1,611 residential customers, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 259,105,648.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kyle ranks 80th worst out of 1871 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 5,739.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 243rd worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Kyle must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kyle
Kyle residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kyle, Texas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.30 | 143.68 | 5,660,723 | 639,424,100 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kyle, Texas include: 78666, 78640, 78610
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Buda, TX Electricity Overview
On average, Buda's residential electricity rate is 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 21.01% below the state's average rate of 14.30 cents. With an estimated 479 residential customers, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 82,345,401.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Buda ranks 205th worst out of 1871 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 5,739.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 243rd worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Buda must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buda
Buda residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buda, Texas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.30 | 143.68 | 5,660,723 | 639,424,100 |
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Electricity Production in Hays County, Texas
Power Plants in Hays County, Texas
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hays Energy ProjectVistra Energy (100.00%) | San Marcos | TX | Natural Gas | 4,894,473 | 1,982,180,035.92 | 404.98 |
Hays County, Texas Details
Coming in as the 186th worst ranked county in the US, Hays County releases 1,785,797,487.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 6,633.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 789th worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Hays County's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Hays County:
- Bear Creek, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Buda, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Dripping Springs, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Hays, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kyle, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Mountain City, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Niederwald, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 85.70%
- Bluebonnet Electric: 14.30%
- San Marcos, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 40.45%
- Bluebonnet Electric: 20.09%
- San Marcos Utilities: 39.46%
- Uhland, Texas:
- Bluebonnet Electric: 38.90%
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 61.10%
- Wimberley, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Woodcreek, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Hays County, Texas?
By total megawatt hours sold, San Marcos Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Hays County, Texas.
How many electric companies offer service in Hays County, Texas?
Hays County, Texas has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are located within Hays County, Texas?
Hays County, Texas is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Hays County, Texas?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | San Marcos Utilities | 48,903 |
2 | Pedernales Electric Cooperative | 34,344 |
3 | Bluebonnet Electric | 572 |