Big Country Electric Cooperative
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About Big Country Electric Cooperative
Big Country Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 7 cities throughout Texas. On average, Big Country Electric Cooperative bills their consumers a residential electricity rate of 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the Texas average rate of 15.47 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.22 cents. In 2023 the company sold 91.57% of their total megawatt hours disposed to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity sourced by Big Country Electric Cooperative is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 381,834 megawatt hours procured by the company. Big Country Electric Cooperative made $42,330,900 in 2023, which they earned entirely from sales to retail customers.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $143.38, while the Big Country Electric Cooperative average is 11.72% below at $126.58 per month. This is the 1219th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the nation. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers.
Customers of Big Country Electric Cooperative have the ability to participate in net metering. This is a positive for any customer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra wattage back to the provider.
Big Country Electric Cooperative reported an annual loss of approximately 8.43% of the electricity that they transmit. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is being in the electricity generation industry and suppliers are required to report these losses. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a rank of 117th best out of 170 suppliers who report energy loss in the state and 1374th best out of 3530 in the country.
Big Country Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Big Country Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Big Country Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1010 West South 1st
Roby, Texas 79543
United States of America - CEO:Mark McClain
Big Country Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.bigcountry.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(325) 773-3684
- Contact Page:www.bigcountry.coop
- Social Media:
Big Country Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bigcountry.coop
- Outage Map:www.bigcountry.coop
- Outage Phone:(888) 662-2232
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Jones County
- Scurry County
- Nolan County
- Garza County
- Haskell County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Energy Loss
Big Country Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
32,193MWh
1374 National Rank
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Big Country Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Big Country Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13,859 | 43,168,025 | 115 | 100% |
Big Country Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borden County | 550 | 50 | 15.34 | $166.97/mo |
| Fisher County | 3,720 | 50 | 15.51 | $165.68/mo |
| Garza County | 5,734 | 4 | 13.04 | $122.60/mo |
| Haskell County | 5,420 | 50 | 15.49 | $168.40/mo |
| Jones County | 19,721 | 51 | 15.51 | $167.75/mo |
| Kent County | 632 | 50 | 14.52 | $154.30/mo |
| Nolan County | 14,727 | 51 | 15.53 | $169.98/mo |
| Scurry County | 16,985 | 49 | 15.50 | $168.19/mo |
| Shackelford County | 3,145 | 52 | 15.53 | $169.70/mo |
| Stonewall County | 1,358 | 51 | 15.16 | $163.80/mo |
Cities Big Country Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Anson, TX
- Hamlin, TX
- Hawley, TX
- Lueders, TX
- Roby, TX
- Snyder, TX
- Stamford, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Big Country Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the phone number for Big Country Electric Cooperative?
Big Country Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (325) 773-3684
Who is the CEO of Big Country Electric Cooperative?
The CEO of Big Country Electric Cooperative is Mark McClain.
How much is the average bundled bill for Big Country Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Big Country Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $126.58.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Big Country Electric Cooperative customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Big Country Electric Cooperative is 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many counties does Big Country Electric Cooperative provider electricity to?
Big Country Electric Cooperative provides electricity to customers in 11 counties.
What cities does Big Country Electric Cooperative have customers in to?
Big Country Electric Cooperative serves electricity in 7 cities in the nation.
