San Patricio Electric Cooperative
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About San Patricio Electric Cooperative
San Patricio Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 8 counties and is classified as an electricity cooperative. At the moment, there are 12,685 customers of the provider. Exactly 53 of them are industrial properties, 2,403 are commercial customers and 10,229 of them are residential customers. Patrons of San Patricio Electric Cooperative spend, on average, 14.72 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is 4.82% lower than the average state price of 15.47 cents and 9.21% lower than the US average of 16.22. The company had sales of 253,963 megawatt hours in 2023 sold to end users. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced by the company . Exactly 264,543 megawatt hours were acquired by way of the wholesale market. In 2023, the provider had revenue of $31,173,200 from retail electricity sales to end users.
The average residential power bill for a customer of San Patricio Electric Cooperative is $171.74 per month. Consumers of the supplier pay 2.02% less compared to the rest of the state. The provider currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers. The power grid managed by the company experiences an average of 1.73 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting on average 177.53 minutes. The US average for other providers is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Customers of San Patricio Electric Cooperative are able to take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as consumers have no way to sell extra energy back into the grid.
San Patricio Electric Cooperative reported a yearly loss of about 3.88% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation industry and electricity providers must report these losses. San Patricio Electric Cooperative's energy loss numbers place them at of 41st best out of the 170 providers that operate in Texas and report energy loss and 776th best out of 3530 in the country.
San Patricio Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
San Patricio Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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San Patricio Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:402 East Sinton Street
Sinton, Texas 78387
United States of America - CEO:Ron Hughes
San Patricio Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.sanpatricioelectric.org
- Customer Service Phone:(361) 364-2220
- Contact Page:www.sanpatricioelectric.org
- Social Media:
San Patricio Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.sanpatricioelectric.org
- Outage Map:www.sanpatricioelectric.org
- Outage Phone:(888) 740-2220
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- San Patricio County
- Jim Wells County
- Bee County
- Aransas County
- Live Oak County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Energy Loss
San Patricio Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
10,266MWh
776 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of San Patricio Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
177.53 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.73 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in San Patricio Electric Cooperative.
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San Patricio Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

San Patricio Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12,682 | 33,037,588.66 | 123 | 100% |
San Patricio Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aransas County | 24,149 | 49 | 15.49 | $169.79/mo |
| Bee County | 31,191 | 50 | 15.42 | $169.61/mo |
| Goliad County | 7,085 | 52 | 15.40 | $169.74/mo |
| Jim Wells County | 39,203 | 50 | 15.42 | $170.05/mo |
| Live Oak County | 11,378 | 51 | 15.29 | $169.86/mo |
| McMullen County | 729 | 52 | 14.77 | $170.61/mo |
| Refugio County | 6,822 | 50 | 15.47 | $169.73/mo |
| San Patricio County | 69,954 | 49 | 15.47 | $169.70/mo |
Cities San Patricio Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Bayside, TX
- Beeville, TX
- George West, TX
- Gregory, TX
- Lake City, TX
- Mathis, TX
- Odem, TX
- Portland, TX
- San Patricio, TX
- Sandia CDP, TX
- Sinton, TX
- Taft, TX
- Taft Southwest CDP, TX
- Tuleta CDP, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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San Patricio Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for San Patricio Electric Cooperative customers each month?
San Patricio Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $171.74, compared to the Texas average of $174.63 and the US of $174.63 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for San Patricio Electric Cooperative customers?
San Patricio Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.72 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 15.47 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
When will San Patricio Electric Cooperative power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for San Patricio Electric Cooperative's customers is 177.53 minutes.
How many counties does San Patricio Electric Cooperative sell electricity to?
There are 8 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by San Patricio Electric Cooperative including Texas.
Who is the CEO of San Patricio Electric Cooperative?
Ron Hughes is the CEO of San Patricio Electric Cooperative.
What is the phone number for San Patricio Electric Cooperative?
San Patricio Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (361) 364-2220
What cities does San Patricio Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?
San Patricio Electric Cooperative serves electricity in 14 cities.