Cass County, TX: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Cass County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cass County, Texas Electricity Overview

Cass County is the 96th largest county by population in the state, with 28,692 residents residing within the county's borders.

While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Cass County's average is 14.29% below that at 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

Cass County is ranked as the 135th largest producer of electricity out of 254 counties in the state for total electricity generation, producing 367,672.54 megawatt hours.

Cass County generates 18.58% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 2.38 megawatt hours per citizen and places Cass County as the 64th highest county in Texas out of 254 counties for non-renewable generation per capita per year.

Cass County produces 299,343.04 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Cass County 96th out of 254 counties in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.

With a US average residential electric bill of $137.21, Cass County residents pay about 19.54% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    465,104 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.21 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    367,673 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    299,343 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    68,330 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12.81 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    174,141,446 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,069.34 kg

Atlanta, TX Electricity Overview

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Atlanta averages a residential electricity rate of 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 12.82% less than the state's average price of 14.32 cents, ranking the city at 188th out of 1871 cities in Texas for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 869 residential customers, Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Atlanta is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 5,701.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 106th worst polluting city out of 1871 cities in Texas based on emissions per capita. A total of 30,887,658.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Atlanta

Atlanta residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.379/kWh$0.081/kWh$555.55/mo.$71.82/mo.
188th12.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Atlanta
146th$137.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Atlanta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Atlanta, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bowie-Cass Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.54186.29494,63176,861,800
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.79140.822,225,050.04262,376,794

Linden, TX Electricity Overview

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Linden averages a residential electricity rate of 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 15.49% less than the state's average price of 14.32 cents, ranking the city at 144th out of 1871 cities in Texas for best average electricity rate. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $131.32 per month, while the state average is $163.31. Selling an estimated 9,133.13 megawatt hours, Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Linden is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 5,701.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 818th worst polluting city out of 1871 cities in Texas based on emissions per capita. A total of 10,212,257.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Linden

Linden residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.379/kWh$0.081/kWh$555.55/mo.$71.82/mo.
144th12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Linden
77th$131.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Linden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Linden, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bowie-Cass Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.54186.29494,63176,861,800
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.79140.822,225,050.04262,376,794

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Hughes Springs, TX Electricity Overview

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Hughes Springs averages a residential electricity rate of 12.59 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Luckily, this is 12.06% less than the state's average price of 14.32 cents, ranking the city at 194th out of 1871 cities in Texas for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 172 residential customers, Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Hughes Springs is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 5,701.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 106th worst polluting city out of 1871 cities in Texas based on emissions per capita. A total of 7,652,065.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hughes Springs

Hughes Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.379/kWh$0.081/kWh$555.55/mo.$71.82/mo.
194th12.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hughes Springs
174th$139.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hughes Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hughes Springs, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bowie-Cass Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.54186.29494,63176,861,800
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.79140.822,225,050.04262,376,794

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Electricity Production in Cass County, Texas

Power Plants in Cass County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
International Paper Texarkana MillGraphic Packaging International - Texarkana (100.00%)
Cass County TX Black Liquour 367,672.54139,869,594.96380.42

Cass County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Cass County's main fuel source consumed for electricity generation is Black Liquour. The county generates 200,080.38 megawatt hours, or 54.42% of the total generation in the county, from this fuel type. Other Biomass Solids and Natural Gas account for 27.00% and 18.58% of electricity generation, respectively. Emitting 174,141,446.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 1283rd worst in the nation for total emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 39th highest in the state for emissions per resident with an average of 6,069.34 kilograms of emissions per person. Cass County has one power generation plant.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
54.42%
OTHER BIOMASS SOLIDS
Other Biomass Solids
Other Biomass Solids
Other Biomass Solids
27.00%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
18.58%

Cass County, Texas Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Cass County offering electricity. Of those 3, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Texas has restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Cass County is about 8.10% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 1.24%, resulting in a rank of 2805th best in the United States and a state rank of 251st best out of 3230 and 254 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Cass County:

  • Atlanta, Texas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 85.08%
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 14.92%
  • Bloomburg, Texas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 86.10%
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 13.90%
  • Domino, Texas:
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 99.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 1.00%
  • Douglassville, Texas:
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Hughes Springs, Texas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 82.06%
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 17.94%
  • Linden, Texas:
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 4.31%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 95.69%
  • Marietta, Texas:
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Queen City, Texas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 82.94%
    • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: 17.06%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Cass County, Texas?

The largest electricity supplier in Cass County, Texas by total revenue is Southwestern Electric Power Company.

How many electric companies offer service in Cass County, Texas?

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Cass County, Texas.

What electricity companies offer service in Cass County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Southwestern Electric Power Company66,139
2Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative25,798
3Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative15,539

How many power plants are in Cass County, Texas?

There is one active electricity plant located in Cass County, Texas

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-12