San Bernard Electric Cooperative
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About San Bernard Electric Cooperative
San Bernard Electric Cooperative operates in 9 cities throughout Texas and is considered an electricity cooperative. On average, San Bernard Electric Cooperative charges their consumers a residential electricity rate of 15.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.55% higher than the average state rate of 14.48 cents and 2.10% less than the nationwide average of 15.76. In 2022 San Bernard Electric Cooperative sold 766,663 megawatt hours via retail sales to end users. During the same timeframe, the provider obtained 812,326 megawatt hours by way of wholesale electricity channels. In 2022, the supplier earned $99,929,100 from retail electricity sales.
The Texas average monthly residential electric bill is $164.95, while the San Bernard Electric Cooperative average is 18.64% higher at $190.18 per month. San Bernard Electric Cooperative ranks 175th in the state for average monthly bill amount. The provider is not associated with any electricity facilities and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their customers must be purchased from other providers. The electricity grid managed by the provider experiences an average of 0.9 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 89.15 minutes. The national average for other suppliers is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
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San Bernard Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
San Bernard Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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San Bernard Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:29244 Farm to Market Road 1488
Waller, Texas 77484
United States of America - CEO:James W. Marricle
San Bernard Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.sbec.org
- Customer Service Phone:(979) 865-3171
- Contact Page:www.sbec.org
- Social Media:
San Bernard Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.sbec.org
- Outage Map:outages.sbec.org:7576
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Montgomery County
- Waller County
- Austin County
- Colorado County
- Lavaca County
- Major Cities Served:
- Prairie View
- Hempstead
- Bellville
- Columbus
- Hallettsville
- Pine Island
- San Felipe
- Glidden CDP
- Pattison
- Rock Island CDP
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of San Bernard Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
89.15 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.9 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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San Bernard Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
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San Bernard Electric Cooperative State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Texas | 31,795 | 100,293,472.87 | 75 | 100% |
San Bernard Electric Cooperative County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
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Austin County | 30,132 | 41 | 13.62 | $152.41/mo |
Colorado County | 20,559 | 45 | 13.69 | $153.59/mo |
Lavaca County | 20,287 | 49 | 13.82 | $154.34/mo |
Montgomery County | 678,490 | 42 | 13.08 | $150.89/mo |
Waller County | 55,505 | 40 | 13.59 | $152.68/mo |
Cities San Bernard Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Bellville, TX
- Columbus, TX
- Hallettsville, TX
- Hempstead, TX
- Industry, TX
- Pattison, TX
- Pine Island, TX
- Prairie View, TX
- San Felipe, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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San Bernard Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for San Bernard Electric Cooperative customers each month?
San Bernard Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $190.18, compared to the Texas average of $164.95 and the US of $164.95 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for San Bernard Electric Cooperative?
San Bernard Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (979) 865-3171
What cities does San Bernard Electric Cooperative supply electricity in?
San Bernard Electric Cooperative supplies in 9 cities throughout the US.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for San Bernard Electric Cooperative customers?
San Bernard Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 15.43 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Texas bundled rate of 14.48 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.76 cents.
When will San Bernard Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Average outage times for San Bernard Electric Cooperative are around 89.149 minutes per outage.
How many counties does San Bernard Electric Cooperative offer service in?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by San Bernard Electric Cooperative.
Who is the CEO of San Bernard Electric Cooperative?
James W. Marricle is the current CEO of San Bernard Electric Cooperative.