Hays County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Hays County, TX is $145.49
- The average electricity rate in Hays County, TX is 12.12¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Hays County, TX
The average residential electric bill in Hays County, TX is $145.49 per month. Hays County, TX is the 44th most expensive county in Texas for electricity.
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Hays County, Texas Electricity Overview
Hays County is home to 269,225 citizens and its power generation plants produce 5,341,307 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 19.84 megawatt hours per capita per year.
As the 45th highest county in Texas for non-renewable production per capita, Hays County produces 19.84 megawatt hours per person per year.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation has increased by 8.09% in Hays County.
Hays County ranks 227th in the county out of 3221 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 5,341,307 of the county's 5,341,307 megawatt hours coming from those fuels.
Hays County is the 27th highest polluting county in the state when considering emissions per capita.
Hays County is the 270th most populated county in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,478,072 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,341,307 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,341,307 MWh
Production per Capita
19.84 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,808,137,653 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,716.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in San Marcos
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Rates and Production Categories
San Marcos Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.18¢ per kWh
- 0.34% lower than last month
- 4.84% higher than November last year
- 21.9% lower than the Texas average
- 28.47% lower than the US average
- 101st in the state out of 1,866 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 24 since November last year
- 3,815th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 140 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 465 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.52¢ per kWh
- 0.41% higher than last month
- 2.78% higher than November last year
- 22.24% lower than the Texas average
- 30.12% lower than the US average
- 74th in the state out of 1,866 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
- 2,547th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 47 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 352 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$87.69 per month
- 23.27% lower than last month
- 6.32% higher than November last year
- 33.59% lower than the Texas average
- 25.84% lower than the US average
- 62nd in the state out of 1,866 cities
- The state rank has increased by 94 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
- 3,554th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10,229 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 729 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$109.42 per month
- 0.4% higher than last month
- 1.91% lower than November last year
- 33.06% lower than the Texas average
- 23.08% lower than the US average
- 49th in the state out of 1,866 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
- 4,290th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 254 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,576 since November last year
San Marcos, TX Electricity Overview
On average, San Marcos' residential electricity rate is 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 23.15% below the state's average rate of 15.00 cents. Producing 75.97 megawatt hours per customer living in the city, San Marcos is the 43rd highest generator per capita out of 1870 cities in the state. With annual generation of 5,341,307 megawatt hours, the city is the 7th largest producer of electricity in the state.
Emitting 472,194,417.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, San Marcos ranks 52nd worst out of 1870 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 6,716.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 11th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, San Marcos' main fuel source is Natural Gas, accounting for 5,341,307 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Marcos
San Marcos residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Marcos, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebonnet Electric | BUNDLED | 11.48 | 139.82 | 1,636,734.39 | 187,841,747.53 | |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.12 | 145.64 | 5,745,834.57 | 696,313,182.94 | |
| San Marcos Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.60 | 110.25 | 258,426.45 | 29,976,488.05 |
Zips with electric coverage in San Marcos, Texas include: 78666, 78640, 78655, 78656
Kyle, TX Electricity Overview
On average, Kyle's residential electricity rate is 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 19.84% below the state's average rate of 15.00 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $141.82 per month. Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 251,872,416.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kyle ranks 80th worst out of 1870 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 5,578.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 149th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Kyle must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kyle
Kyle residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kyle, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.12 | 145.64 | 5,745,834.57 | 696,313,182.94 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kyle, Texas include: 78666, 78640, 78610
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Buda, TX Electricity Overview
On average, Buda's residential electricity rate is 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 19.84% below the state's average rate of 15.00 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $141.82 per month. Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 80,046,634.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Buda ranks 203rd worst out of 1870 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 5,578.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 1057th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Buda must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buda
Buda residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buda, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.12 | 145.64 | 5,745,834.57 | 696,313,182.94 |
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Hays County, Texas Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Hays County, Texas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hays Energy ProjectVistra Energy (100.00%) | San Marcos | TX | Natural Gas | 5,341,307 | 15 | 2,156,690,927.02 | 15 | 403.78 | 212 |
Hays County, Texas Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 181st worst ranked county in the US, Hays County releases 1,808,137,652.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 6,716.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 746th worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Hays County's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Hays County:
- Bear Creek, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Buda, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Dripping Springs, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Hays, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kyle, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Mountain City, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Niederwald, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 85.69%
- Bluebonnet Electric: 14.31%
- San Marcos, Texas:
- Bluebonnet Electric: 2.91%
- San Marcos Utilities: 94.24%
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 2.85%
- Uhland, Texas:
- Bluebonnet Electric: 38.92%
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 61.08%
- Wimberley, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Woodcreek, 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 company is the largest provider in Hays County, Texas?
By total megawatt hours sold, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Hays County, Texas.
How many electric companies offer service in Hays County, Texas?
Hays County, Texas has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are located within Hays County, Texas?
Hays County, Texas is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Hays County, Texas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedernales Electric Cooperative | 35,123 |
| 2 | San Marcos Utilities | 22,692 |
| 3 | Bluebonnet Electric | 471 |
