Wharton County Electric Cooperative
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About Wharton County Electric Cooperative
With headquarters in El Campo, Texas, Wharton County Electric Cooperative offers services 3 counties throughout Texas. The company has 14 industrial accounts, 5,481 residential customer accounts and 1,017 commercial customers spread throughout their service area whom they provide electricity to. The residential electricity price for patrons of Wharton County Electric Cooperative is, on average, 13.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.92% less than the average Texas rate of 14.01 cents and 14.81% less than the US average of 15.64. The company sold 240,899 megawatt hours in 2022 through retail accounts. The electricity sourced by Wharton County Electric Cooperative is made up primarily of megawatt hours they procured by way of wholesale channels. This category comprises 100.00% of the total electricity sourced by the company. Their revenue for 2022 from electricity related activities was $27,304,000, with 99.30% coming from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer of Wharton County Electric Cooperative is $159.79 per month. Patrons of the company are stuck with a 20.42% higher bill compared to the rest of the United States. The company is not associated with any electricity generation facilities and all of the power that they sell to their customers must be purchased wholesale from other suppliers.
All electricity companies who produce electricity suffer from some amount of energy loss from heat depletion or alternative causes. Wharton County Electric Cooperative is not an exception, as they average an annual loss of around 2.67% of the electricity they transmit. The Texas average for energy loss is 1.24% and the United States average is 2.87%. This results in Wharton County Electric Cooperative receiving a ranking of 24th best out of 175 companies in the state and 306th best out of 3517 providers in the United States.
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Wharton County Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Wharton County Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1815 East Jackson Street
El Campo, Texas 77437
United States of America - CEO:Gary Raybon
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.wcecnet.net
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 460-6271
- Contact Page:mywcec.coop
- Social Media:
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:ebill.wcecnet.net
- Outage Phone:(979) 543-6271
- States Served:
- Texas
- Counties Served:
- Wharton County
- Matagorda County
- Colorado County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Energy Loss
Wharton County Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
6,618MWh
306 National Rank
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Wharton County Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Wharton County Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6,512 | 27,112,000 | 133 | 100% |
Wharton County Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County | 20,559 | 45 | 13.10 | $151.76/mo |
| Matagorda County | 36,323 | 43 | 13.09 | $150.92/mo |
| Wharton County | 41,602 | 42 | 13.08 | $151.32/mo |
Cities Wharton County Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
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Wharton County Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Wharton County Electric Cooperative customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Wharton County Electric Cooperative is 13.32 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of Wharton County Electric Cooperative?
Gary Raybon is the CEO of Wharton County Electric Cooperative.
What is the average bundled bill for Wharton County Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Wharton County Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $159.79.
What is the phone number for Wharton County Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Wharton County Electric Cooperative by phone via (800) 460-6271.
How many counties does Wharton County Electric Cooperative have customers in to?
Wharton County Electric Cooperative provides electricity to customers in 3 counties.
What cities does Wharton County Electric Cooperative have customers in to?
Wharton County Electric Cooperative has customers in 2 cities.
