Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative
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About Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative. The largest city serviced by the supplier is Big Lake, but the company also provides electricity to 2 cities in Texas. Patrons of Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 10.18% below the US average price of 16.22 cents. Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative had total sales and disposition of 330,521 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 317,670 megawatt hours were via retail sales. During the same timeframe, the company obtained 330,521 megawatt hours through the wholesale market. In 2023 the provider had total electricity related revenue of $29,178,000, with 100.00% coming from retail sales.
The Texas average monthly residential power bill is $174.63, while the Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative average is 61.39% lower at $86.61 per month. This is the 4th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the state. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates and then resell to their customers.
Companies routinely submit reports for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 3.89% of the electricity generation total. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the suppliers who operate throughout the United States. Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative has received a rank of 780th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the United States.
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:101 East Gillis
Eldorado, Texas 76936
United States of America - CEO:William "Buff" Whitten
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.swtec.com
- Customer Service Phone:(325) 853-2544
- Contact Page:www.swtec.com
- Social Media:
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.swtec.com
- Outage Map:172.108.147.41
- Outage Phone:(325) 853-2544
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Tom Green County
- Val Verde County
- Pecos County
- Sutton County
- Reagan County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Energy Loss
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
12,851MWh
780 National Rank
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Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10,100 | 31,033,546.66 | 126 | 100% |
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concho County | 3,181 | 51 | 15.46 | $168.89/mo |
| Crockett County | 2,939 | 50 | 15.50 | $162.04/mo |
| Irion County | 1,555 | 50 | 15.38 | $165.24/mo |
| Menard County | 1,981 | 51 | 15.38 | $166.83/mo |
| Pecos County | 15,202 | 50 | 15.60 | $169.46/mo |
| Reagan County | 3,363 | 50 | 15.49 | $169.16/mo |
| Schleicher County | 2,547 | 49 | 15.31 | $153.45/mo |
| Sutton County | 3,417 | 50 | 15.25 | $161.49/mo |
| Tom Green County | 118,892 | 51 | 15.42 | $167.24/mo |
| Upton County | 3,340 | 49 | 15.49 | $169.57/mo |
Cities Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the phone number for Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative by phone via (325) 853-2544.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative is 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $86.61, compared to the Texas average of $174.63 and the nationwide of $174.63 for bundled service.
How many counties does Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative sell electricity to?
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative sells electricity to customers in 11 counties throughout the nation.
Who is the CEO of Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative?
William "Buff" Whitten is the current CEO of Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative.
What cities does Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 2 cities in the nation including Texas.
