Brownsville PUB
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About Brownsville PUB
Brownsville PUB is headquartered in Brownsville, Texas and provides electricity in 2 cities throughout Cameron County, Texas. The provider last disclosed a total of 53,424 customers. Approximately 11.92% of them are commercial customers and 88.08% are residential customers. Brownsville PUB charges their customers a residential electricity price of 13.66 cents per kilowatt hour on average , which is less than both the state and national average prices of 14.48 and 15.76 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2022 the company sold 67.42% of their megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales) and 28.34% to other suppliers on the wholesale market. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours generated by the company and supplementary megawatt hours procured by way of the wholesale electricity market. In 2022, they made a total of $236,875,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $169,592,000 coming from retail sales to end users and $28,668,000 from wholesale electricity sales.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer of Brownsville PUB is $149.8 per month. Customers of the company are stuck with a 10.68% higher bill compared to other residents of the country. Electricity generation facilities owned by the company use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 638,113.05 megawatt hours. They rank 242nd in the nation out of 3526 providers. Based on total customers, Brownsville PUB is the 53rd largest company out of 174 providers in the state. The company is the 171st highest out of 3526 suppliers in the nation for megawatt hours generated from the use of natural gas.
Fortunately, Brownsville PUB allows customers of the company to participate in net metering programs. This makes it cheaper for people to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell excess megawatt hours back into the grid.
Loss of electricity from heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of being in the electricity production business. Electricity companies are required to report these losses. Brownsville PUB reported a yearly loss of approximately 0.48% of the electricity that they generate. Brownsville PUB's energy loss numbers leave them with a rank of 13th best out of the 174 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 63rd best out of 3526 in the US.
Brownsville PUB Rate & Electric Bills
Brownsville PUB residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
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Brownsville PUB Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1425 Robinhood Drive
Brownsville, Texas 78520
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:John S. Bruciak
Brownsville PUB Contact
- Website:www.brownsville-pub.com
- Customer Service Phone:(956) 983-6121
- Contact Page:www.brownsville-pub.com
- Social Media:
Brownsville PUB Service
- Rates & Plans:www.brownsville-pub.com
- Outage Phone:(956) 983-6300
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Cameron County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Brownsville PUB
Brownsville PUB is the 270th largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3526 electricity providers, producing 638,113.05 megawatt hours.
Brownsville PUB has an average of 1.33 electrical outages per customer a year. These outages last for an average of 63.26 minutes. Compare this to the US averages of other companies at 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Energy Loss
Brownsville PUB's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
9,327MWh
63 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Brownsville PUB's Power Outages
63.26 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.33 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Brownsville PUB Energy Makeup
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Brownsville PUB Coverage Map
Brownsville PUB State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 53,424 | 166,285,367.92 | 59 | 100% |
Brownsville PUB County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron County | 425,208 | 43 | 13.66 | $153.11/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Brownsville PUB
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg | TX | Natural Gas | 2,443,105 | 975,921,596.58 | 399.46 | |||
Silas RayBrownsville PUB (100.00%) | Brownsville | TX | Natural Gas | 125,061 | 78,551,032.14 | 628.1 |
Brownsville PUB Fuel Makeup
Cities Brownsville PUB Has Coverage
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Brownsville PUB FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Brownsville PUB?
There are 2 power plants associated with or owned by Brownsville PUB.
When will Brownsville PUB power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Brownsville PUB's consumers is 63.256 minutes.
Who is the CEO of Brownsville PUB?
The CEO of Brownsville PUB is John S. Bruciak.
What percentage of Brownsville PUB's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Brownsville PUB produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Brownsville PUB?
You can reach Brownsville PUB by phone via (956) 983-6121.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Brownsville PUB customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Brownsville PUB is 13.66 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Brownsville PUB's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Brownsville PUB produce 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
How much is the average bundled bill for Brownsville PUB customers each month?
Consumers of Brownsville PUB pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $149.80.
What cities does Brownsville PUB supply electricity in?
Brownsville PUB has customers in 2 cities.
