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Comal County, Texas Electricity Overview

At an average residential price of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Comal County benefit from a 25.60% discount from the national average rate.

Comal County is home to 184,642 people and its power plants produce 19,965 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 0.11 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Comal County's ability to generate 1 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 555th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the US out of 3230 counties.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has fallen by 16.82% over the previous year in Comal County.

Comal County generates 0.11 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Comal County the 1522nd highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the US.

Comal County has the 28th highest pollution level from electricity use in the state, releasing 1,058,327,255.9 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,993,092 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.21 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    19,965 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    19,965 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,058,327,256 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,731.78 kg

New Braunfels, TX Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for New Braunfels is around 13.11 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.45% below the state's average rate of 14.32 cents, ranking the city at 774th best for average electricity rate out of 1871 cities in Texas. New Braunfels Utilities sells an estimated 434,978.19 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. New Braunfels averages 5,701.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 818th highest in the state out of 1871 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 562,461,009.35 kilograms, the city ranks 46th worst in Texas for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,599,027.41 megawatt hours of electricity used in New Braunfels must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Braunfels

New Braunfels residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.094/kWh$152.30/mo.$109.58/mo.
774th13.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of New Braunfels
1674th$152.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for New Braunfels Residents

Electric Companies With Service in New Braunfels, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
4 Change EnergyBUNDLED14.18176.292,742,120388,937,000
APG&EBUNDLED7.72121.18390,18730,109,500
Accent EnergyBUNDLED14.97192.2974,01311,083,000
Alliance PowerBUNDLED9.82135.3785,9528,440,900
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED15.41164.014,789,626737,961,000

Zips with electric coverage in New Braunfels, Texas include: 78130, 78132, 78124

Canyon Lake CDP, TX Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Canyon Lake CDP is around 11.45 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 20.01% below the state's average rate of 14.32 cents, ranking the city at 120th best for average electricity rate out of 1871 cities in Texas. The city ranks 5th in the state out of 1871 cities for total hydroelectric production. The city ranks 50th out of 1871 cities in the state for renewable energy production per capita, with 0 megawatt hours being produced per resident.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Canyon Lake CDP averages 5,701.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 1758th highest in the state out of 1871 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 174,714,202.63 kilograms, the city ranks 112th worst in Texas for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Canyon Lake CDP has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Conventional Hydroelectric.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canyon Lake CDP

Canyon Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.102/kWh$145.05/mo.$120.95/mo.
120th11.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canyon Lake CDP
301st$145.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canyon Lake CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canyon Lake CDP, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
New Braunfels UtilitiesBUNDLED13.55163.38659,65089,363,900
Pedernales Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.30143.685,660,723639,424,100

Zips with electric coverage in Canyon Lake CDP, Texas include: 78666, 78132, 78133, 78070, 78623

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Bulverde, TX Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Bulverde is around 11.64 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 18.71% below the state's average rate of 14.32 cents, ranking the city at 124th best for average electricity rate out of 1871 cities in Texas. CPS Energy sells an estimated 110,780.2 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bulverde averages 5,701.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 106th highest in the state out of 1871 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 31,691,638.43 kilograms, the city ranks 372nd worst in Texas for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 90,096.55 megawatt hours of electricity used in Bulverde must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bulverde

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.095/kWh$229.34/mo.$79.29/mo.
124th11.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bulverde
177th$139.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bulverde Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bulverde, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CPS EnergyBUNDLED12.04133.911,238,888.161,352,680,180
Pedernales Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.30143.685,660,723639,424,100

Zips with electric coverage in Bulverde, Texas include: 78070, 78163, 78266

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Electricity Production in Comal County, Texas

Power Plants in Comal County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Mesquite Creek LFGTE ProjectWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Comal County TX Landfill Gas 19,96412,523,876.4627.32
Canyon Lake CDP TX Conventional Hydroelectric 1

Comal County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Comal County averages 5,731.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 1051st worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 1,058,327,255.9 kilograms, the county ranks 28th highest in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. Around 99.99% of Comal County's electricity is generated using Landfill Gas. Comal County has 2 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 1100th highest number of power plants within a single county.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
99.99%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.01%

Comal County, Texas Net Metering

Of the 3 electric suppliers in Comal County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Texas has heavily restricted laws and regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Comal County that report energy loss, including CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities, and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Combined, these 3 companies average a yearly energy loss of 4.59% of electricity generated. With a state average energy loss of 1.24%, Comal County is the 196th best county in Texas for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Comal County:

  • Bulverde, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 42.08%
    • Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 57.92%
  • Garden Ridge, Texas:
    • CPS Energy: 100.00%
  • New Braunfels, Texas:
    • New Braunfels Utilities: 88.14%
    • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative: 11.86%
  • Spring Branch, Texas:
    • Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Comal County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1CPS Energy60,879
2New Braunfels Utilities44,801
3Pedernales Electric Cooperative20,323

How many power plants are within Comal County, Texas?

Comal County, Texas has 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Comal County, Texas?

By total megawatt hours sold, CPS Energy is the largest electricity company in Comal County, Texas.

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

Comal County, Texas is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-01-14