Sterling County, TX: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Sterling County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Sterling County, Texas Electricity Overview

With a population of 1,391 citizens, Sterling County is the 240th largest county in the state.

Sterling County citizens deal with outages lasting on average 67.45 minutes per occurrence, with approximately 0.78 outages per year.

Sterling County generates 4,535,084 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Sterling County 2nd out of 254 counties in the state for total renewable electricity production.

When calculating by number of customers, TXU Energy is the largest electricity company in Sterling County.

With total generation of 4,535,084 megawatt hours, Sterling County is ranked 278th highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties for total generation.

The usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation in Sterling County grew by 31.62% last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    22,783 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.38 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,535,084 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    4,535,084 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3,260.3 MWh

Electricity plans in Texas

There are 25617 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Texas Plans

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Recent Energy News in Sterling City

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Electricity Production from Wind

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Sterling City Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

125,641 MWh

  • 26.39% higher than last month
  • 65.5% higher than February last year
  • 245.32% higher than the Texas average
  • 442.64% higher than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 157 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 131st in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 32 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

101,543.54 MWh

  • 0.72% lower than last month
  • 356.53% higher than February last year
  • 97.43% higher than the Texas average
  • 294.92% higher than the US average
  • 22nd in the state out of 157 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since February last year
  • 161st in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 208 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Wind Fuel Types for February, 2024

125,641 MWh

  • 26.39% higher than last month
  • 65.5% higher than February last year
  • 48.2% higher than the Texas average
  • 257.37% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 16 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 8th in the US out of 127 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Wind

101,543.54 MWh

  • 0.72% lower than last month
  • 356.53% higher than February last year
  • 49.99% higher than the Texas average
  • 298.22% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 16 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 8th in the US out of 127 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since February last year

Sterling City, TX Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Sterling City, which is 7.99% below the average Texas price of 14.30 cents. Previously, approximately 289,155 megawatt hours were generated in the city from wind power. However, within the previous year that total is 1,244,152 megawatt hours, a 330.27% increase. More electricity is produced in Sterling City than is used, with generation totaling 6231.46% of consumption.

The use of electricity in Sterling City accounts for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 1773rd largest amount in the state out of 1871 cities. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 1773rd highest in Texas for pollution per capita. About 100.00% of electricity in Sterling City comes from generation using Wind. Sterling City has one power plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sterling City

Sterling City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.098/kWh$150.96/mo.$108.09/mo.
1264th13.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sterling City
633rd$150.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sterling City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sterling City, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
4 Change EnergyBUNDLED14.18176.292,742,120388,937,000
APG&EBUNDLED7.72121.18390,18730,109,500
Accent EnergyBUNDLED14.97192.2974,01311,083,000
Alliance PowerBUNDLED9.82135.3785,9528,440,900
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED15.41164.014,789,626737,961,000

Electricity Production in Sterling County, Texas

Power Plants in Sterling County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Wind 1,955,247
Lacy Creek Wind Energy CenterLacy Creek Wind, LLC (100.00%)
Sterling City TX Wind 1,244,152
Panther Creek Wind Farm ThreeRWE Renewables Americas (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Wind 729,093
Bluebell Solar IIBluebell Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Solar 290,059
Forest Creek Wind Farm LLCRWE Renewables Americas (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Wind 239,438
Sterling County TX Solar 77,095

Sterling County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Sterling County creates 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 193rd largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2955th highest for pollution per capita. About 91.90% of electricity in Sterling County comes from generation using Wind. Sterling County has 6 power plants in the county. This is the 460th most plants in a county.

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91.90%
SOLAR
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8.10%

Sterling County, Texas Net Metering

Approximately 2.33% of the electricity companies in Sterling County offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Sterling County is 4.43%. This includes data from 15 companies, including Reliant Energy, Concho Valley Electric Coop, and Discount Power. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Sterling County a rank of 1330th best in the US out of 3230 counties.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Sterling County, Texas?

The largest electricity supplier in Sterling County, Texas by total customer count is TXU Energy.

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

Sterling County, Texas has 43 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Sterling County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1TXU Energy8,476
2Reliant Energy8,153
3Concho Valley Electric Coop3,111
4Ambit Energy1,949
5Discount Power1,832
6Green Mountain Energy1,767
7Direct Energy1,540
8Constellation Energy1,206
9Stream Energy1,056
104 Change Energy894

How many power plants are located within Sterling County, Texas?

Sterling County, Texas has 6 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-14