Rusk County Electric Cooperative
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About Rusk County Electric Cooperative
Rusk County Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative. The largest county serviced by Rusk County Electric Cooperative is Gregg County, but the company also operates in in 5 counties in the state. On recent government reports, the provider listed a total of 23,180 electricity customers. This total is made up of 78.03% residential customer accounts, 21.86% commercial customer accounts and 0.12% industrial accounts. Rusk County Electric Cooperative bills their consumers a residential electricity rate of 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour on average, which is 4.38% above the average state rate of 14.01 cents. About 559,491 megawatt hours were sold by the provider to retail end users in 2022. The electricity sourced by the provider primarily came from megawatt hours that they procured by way of the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 597,100 wholesale megawatt hours. In 2022, the supplier made a total of $73,320,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 99.02% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
Customers of the provider have an average monthly residential electric bill of $200.55. This is 31.61% above the Texas average bill of $158.61. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers.
Consumers of Rusk County Electric Cooperative are able to participate in net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage into the grid.
Energy loss is a fact of life when dealing with electricity transmission. Rusk County Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of around 6.30% of the total electricity they generate. The state average for energy loss is 1.24% and the nationwide average is 2.87%. This results in Rusk County Electric Cooperative getting a ranking of 94th best out of 175 electricity companies in the state and 1143rd best out of 3517 suppliers in the nation.
Rusk County Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Rusk County Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Rusk County Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:3162 State Highway 43 East
Henderson, Texas 75652
United States of America - CEO:Rhett Reid
Rusk County Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.rcelectric.org
- Customer Service Phone:(903) 657-4571
- Contact Page:www.rcelectric.org
- Social Media:
Rusk County Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:ebill.rcelectric.org
- Outage Phone:(903) 657-4571
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Gregg County
- Nacogdoches County
- Rusk County
- Shelby County
- Panola County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Energy Loss
Rusk County Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
37,609MWh
1143 National Rank
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Rusk County Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Rusk County Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23,180 | 72,598,300 | 92 | 100% |
Rusk County Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg County | 125,443 | 45 | 13.28 | $153.52/mo |
| Nacogdoches County | 64,822 | 45 | 13.15 | $151.42/mo |
| Panola County | 22,583 | 4 | 13.33 | $162.93/mo |
| Rusk County | 52,542 | 45 | 13.12 | $151.85/mo |
| Shelby County | 24,254 | 3 | 12.72 | $148.13/mo |
Cities Rusk County Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Beckville, TX
- Carthage, TX
- Easton, TX
- Garrison, TX
- Gary City, TX
- Henderson, TX
- Kilgore, TX
- Lakeport, TX
- Mount Enterprise, TX
- Tatum, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Rusk County Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Rusk County Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Rusk County Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $200.55, compared to the Texas average of $158.61 and the nationwide of $158.61 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Rusk County Electric Cooperative customers?
Rusk County Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.01 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.64 cents.
What is the phone number for Rusk County Electric Cooperative?
Rusk County Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (903) 657-4571
Who is the CEO of Rusk County Electric Cooperative?
Rusk County Electric Cooperative's current CEO is Rhett Reid.
What cities does Rusk County Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Rusk County Electric Cooperative serves 10 cities throughout the country.
How many counties does Rusk County Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Rusk County Electric Cooperative including Texas.
