Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative. The largest county serviced by Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is Smith County, but the company also operates in in 10 counties in Texas. Presently, 47,767 consumers are supplied electricity by the company. These customers are a mix of 17 industrial locations, 5,925 commercial customers and 41,825 residential properties. Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 10.24 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily for their consumers, this rate is less than both the state and nationwide average prices of 11.91 and 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The company sold 879,168 megawatt hours in 2020 through traditional retail sales. The electricity sourced by Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 933,537 megawatt hours procured by the company. In 2020 the provider had total electricity related revenue of $86,591,000, with 99.23% coming from retail sales.
About Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
The average monthly residential power bill for a customer of Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is $124.78 per month, while the US average is $120.24. Customers of the supplier have a 3.77% markup compared to the rest of the nation. Continued pursuits by the company resulted in a reduction in CO2 emissions of 2,330,619.25 kilograms (0.60%) within the preceding 12 months. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other suppliers to then be resold to their customers.
Consumers of Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative are able to participate in net metering offerings, which is a positive for both parties. Installation of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell excess megawatt hours back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically feasible .
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
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Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1200 West Tyler Street
Gilmer, Texas 75644
United States of America - CEO: Robert Walker
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:urecc.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(903) 843-2536
- Contact Page:www.urecc.coop
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:www.urecc.coop
- Outage Phone:(903) 680-2100
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Smith County
- Gregg County
- Harrison County
- Rusk County
- Wood County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Producing 388,287,354.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative ranks as the 93rd worst polluting electricity provider in Texas out of the 84 we track.
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 47,767 | 85,926,000 | 84 | 100% |
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp County | 13,094 | 3 | 11.81 | $136.49/mo |
| Cass County | 30,026 | 3 | 12.00 | $141.31/mo |
| Gregg County | 123,945 | 3 | 11.84 | $141.39/mo |
| Harrison County | 66,553 | 2 | 12.12 | $144.20/mo |
| Marion County | 9,854 | 2 | 12.12 | $144.20/mo |
| Morris County | 12,388 | 3 | 12.00 | $141.32/mo |
| Rusk County | 54,406 | 5 | 11.25 | $124.91/mo |
| Smith County | 232,751 | 4 | 11.35 | $119.20/mo |
| Upshur County | 41,753 | 3 | 11.81 | $136.48/mo |
| Wood County | 45,539 | 4 | 11.67 | $138.57/mo |
Cities Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Alba, TX
- Arp, TX
- Atlanta, TX
- Avinger, TX
- Big Sandy, TX
- Bloomburg, TX
- Bullard, TX
- Clarksville City, TX
- Daingerfield, TX
- Domino, TX
- Douglassville, TX
- East Mountain, TX
- Easton, TX
- Gilmer, TX
- Gladewater, TX
- Hallsville, TX
- Hawkins, TX
- Henderson, TX
- Hideaway, TX
- Hughes Springs, TX
- Jefferson, TX
- Kilgore, TX
- Lakeport, TX
- Lindale, TX
- Linden, TX
- Lone Star, TX
- Longview, TX
- Marietta, TX
- Marshall, TX
- Mineola, TX
- Mount Enterprise, TX
- Naples, TX
- Nesbitt, TX
- New Chapel Hill, TX
- New London, TX
- Noonday, TX
- Omaha, TX
- Ore City, TX
- Overton, TX
- Pittsburg, TX
- Queen City, TX
- Quitman, TX
- Reklaw, TX
- Rocky Mound, TX
- Scottsville, TX
- Tatum, TX
- Troup, TX
- Tyler, TX
- Uncertain, TX
- Union Grove, TX
- Warren City, TX
- Waskom, TX
- White Oak, TX
- Whitehouse, TX
- Winnsboro, TX
- Winona, TX
- Yantis, TX
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative?
Robert Walker is the CEO of Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative.
What is the average electricity rate for Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative customers?
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperatives current average electricity rate is 10.24 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Texas rate of 11.91 cents and the average national rate of 13.45 cents.
How many counties does Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative offers service in 10 counties in the nation.
What is the phone number for Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative by phone via (903) 843-2536.
What is the average bill for Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly electric bill of $124.78, compared to the Texas average of $134.11 and the United States average of $134.11.
What cities does Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative has customers in 57 cities in the nation.
