McLennan County, Texas Electric Profile

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McLennan County, Texas Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in McLennan County is Reliant Energy.

With a population of 260,579 residents, McLennan County is the 20th largest county in Texas.

McLennan County has seen an uptick of about 3641.92% in power produced by wind turbines.

Over 12.43% of McLennan County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking McLennan County at 38th in the state for total renewable electricity generation.

McLennan County is ranked as the 20th highest consuming county out of 254 counties in Texas with over 3,800,000 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.

Residents of McLennan County are faced with an average of 1.76 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 193.09 minutes.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,882,743 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.9 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,150,468 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    764,773 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,385,695 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    23.6 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,169,724,818 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,164.16 kg

Contents

Plans
Cities within McLennan County
Waco, TX Electricity
Hewitt, TX Electricity
Robinson, TX Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In McLennan County Cities

Electricity plans in Texas

There are 19449 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Texas Plans

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Jul 2022
  • Green Energy 0%

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 22.4¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 22.4¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 18.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 22.4¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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  • Rate 18.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 22.4¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Jul 2022
  • Green Energy 0%

Waco, TX Electric Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Waco is around 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.03% below the state's average rate of 12.20 cents and 21.57% lower than the nationwide average of 13.99 cents. Consumers in Waco experience 2.13 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 241.8 minutes. With an estimated 756 residential customers, Reliant Energy is the largest provider in the city.

Waco is the 24th worst ranked city in the state out of 1870 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 803,273,526.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 61st worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 5,800.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waco

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.096/kWh$120.90/mo.$95.99/mo.
525th10.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waco
167th$113.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waco Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waco, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED11.35111.624,827,635547,853,000
Hamilton County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.60106.72216,70922,977,200
Heart of Texas Electric CoopBUNDLED9.00142.21322,91229,052,100
MP2 EnergyBUNDLED11.89102.5785,08310,114,000
Navasota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.69103.53212,41522,703,800
8 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Waco, Texas include: 76706, 76705, 76708, 76712, 76710, 76707, 76643, 76657, 76711, 76655, 76704 and 5 other zip code(s).

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Hewitt, TX Electric Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Hewitt is around 10.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.77% below the state's average rate of 12.20 cents and 22.22% lower than the nationwide average of 13.99 cents. Consumers in Hewitt experience 2.13 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 241.8 minutes. With an estimated 52 residential customers, Reliant Energy is the largest provider in the city.

Hewitt is the 191st worst ranked city in the state out of 1870 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 92,957,133.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 61st worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 5,800.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hewitt

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.095/kWh$123.25/mo.$97.94/mo.
378th10.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hewitt
343rd$115.64Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hewitt Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hewitt, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED11.35111.624,827,635547,853,000
Hamilton County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.60106.72216,70922,977,200
Heart of Texas Electric CoopBUNDLED9.00142.21322,91229,052,100
MP2 EnergyBUNDLED11.89102.5785,08310,114,000
Penstar PowerBUNDLED12.02115.5434,9394,199,500
7 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Hewitt, Texas include: 76706, 76712, 76643, 76655

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Robinson, TX Electric Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Robinson is around 10.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.20% below the state's average rate of 12.20 cents and 23.47% lower than the nationwide average of 13.99 cents. Consumers in Robinson experience 2.13 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 241.8 minutes. With an estimated 238 residential customers, Heart of Texas Electric Coop is the largest provider in the city.

Robinson is the 230th worst ranked city in the state out of 1870 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 72,174,317.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 61st worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 5,800.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Robinson

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.095/kWh$125.68/mo.$101.51/mo.
203rd10.71¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Robinson
520th$117.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Robinson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Robinson, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED11.35111.624,827,635547,853,000
Heart of Texas Electric CoopBUNDLED9.00142.21322,91229,052,100
MP2 EnergyBUNDLED11.89102.5785,08310,114,000
Navasota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.69103.53212,41522,703,800
Penstar PowerBUNDLED12.02115.5434,9394,199,500
7 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Robinson, Texas include: 76706, 76712, 76643, 76711, 76655

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Energy Production in McLennan County, Texas

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2021 and 2020 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2020 will be finalized in the fall of 2021. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2021 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in McLennan County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sandy Creek Energy StationBrazos Sandy Creek Electric Coop Inc (25.00%)LS Power (63.87%)Lower Colorado River Authority (11.13%)
McLennan County TX Coal 5,385,6955,021,010,411.78932.29Yes
Prairie Hill Wind ProjectPrairie Hill Wind Project, LLC (100.00%)
McLennan County TX Wind 764,773
2 power plants total

McLennan County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

McLennan County's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 3,169,724,818.18 kilograms, which is the 93rd highest of any county in the nation. This total equates to 12,164.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 311th worst in the US for pollution per capita from electricity use. About 87.57% of McLennan County's electricity is produced using Coal. There are 2 power generation plants in McLennan County, which is the 272nd highest number of plants in a county in the US.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
87.57%
WIND
Wind
Wind
12.43%

McLennan County, Texas Net Metering

McLennan County has 4 out of 9 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of Texas has heavily restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

McLennan County has 7 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 7 suppliers is 4.69%. With a national average energy loss of 2.76%, McLennan County is ranked as the 1904th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in McLennan County:

  • Bellmead, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.29%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.29%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.29%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 14.29%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.29%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.29%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.29%
  • Beverly Hills, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 16.67%
    • Ambit Energy: 16.67%
    • MP2 Energy: 16.67%
    • Oncor Electric: 16.67%
    • Texpo Energy: 16.67%
    • Reliant Energy: 16.67%
  • Bruceville-Eddy, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.29%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.29%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 14.29%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.29%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.29%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.29%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.29%
  • Crawford, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 12.50%
    • Ambit Energy: 12.50%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 12.50%
    • MP2 Energy: 12.50%
    • Oncor Electric: 12.50%
    • Texas New Mexico Power: 12.50%
    • Texpo Energy: 12.50%
    • Reliant Energy: 12.50%
  • Gholson, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.29%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.29%
    • HILCO Electric: 14.28%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.29%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.29%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.29%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.29%
  • Hallsburg, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.29%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.29%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.29%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 14.29%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.29%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.29%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.29%
  • Hewitt, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 15.64%
    • Ambit Energy: 15.64%
    • Hamilton County Electric Cooperative: 1.39%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 4.76%
    • MP2 Energy: 15.64%
    • Oncor Electric: 15.64%
    • Texpo Energy: 15.64%
    • Reliant Energy: 15.64%
  • Lacy-Lakeview, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.23%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.23%
    • HILCO Electric: 0.36%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.23%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 14.23%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.23%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.23%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.23%
  • Leroy, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 12.60%
    • Ambit Energy: 12.60%
    • HILCO Electric: 11.81%
    • MP2 Energy: 12.60%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 12.60%
    • Oncor Electric: 12.60%
    • Texpo Energy: 12.60%
    • Reliant Energy: 12.60%
  • Lorena, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.29%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.29%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 14.29%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.29%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.29%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.29%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.29%
  • Mart, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.11%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.11%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.11%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 14.72%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.72%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.11%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.11%
  • McGregor, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 12.64%
    • Ambit Energy: 12.64%
    • Hamilton County Electric Cooperative: 12.30%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 11.87%
    • MP2 Energy: 12.64%
    • Oncor Electric: 12.64%
    • Texpo Energy: 12.64%
    • Reliant Energy: 12.64%
  • Moody, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.29%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.29%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 14.29%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.29%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.29%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.29%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.29%
  • Riesel, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 13.55%
    • Ambit Energy: 13.55%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 5.15%
    • MP2 Energy: 13.55%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 13.55%
    • Oncor Electric: 13.55%
    • Texpo Energy: 13.55%
    • Reliant Energy: 13.55%
  • Robinson, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.23%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.23%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 12.22%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.23%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 2.42%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.23%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.23%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.23%
  • Ross, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 12.50%
    • Ambit Energy: 12.50%
    • HILCO Electric: 12.50%
    • MP2 Energy: 12.50%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 12.50%
    • Oncor Electric: 12.50%
    • Texpo Energy: 12.50%
    • Reliant Energy: 12.50%
  • Waco, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 15.57%
    • Ambit Energy: 15.57%
    • Hamilton County Electric Cooperative: 1.32%
    • Heart of Texas Electric Coop: 0.19%
    • MP2 Energy: 15.57%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 5.06%
    • Oncor Electric: 15.57%
    • Texpo Energy: 15.57%
    • Reliant Energy: 15.57%
  • West, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 14.56%
    • Ambit Energy: 14.56%
    • HILCO Electric: 2.88%
    • MP2 Energy: 14.56%
    • Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: 9.74%
    • Oncor Electric: 14.56%
    • Texpo Energy: 14.56%
    • Reliant Energy: 14.56%
  • Woodway, Texas:
    • Penstar Power: 15.30%
    • Ambit Energy: 15.30%
    • Hamilton County Electric Cooperative: 8.22%
    • MP2 Energy: 15.30%
    • Oncor Electric: 15.30%
    • Texpo Energy: 15.30%
    • Reliant Energy: 15.30%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in McLennan County, Texas?

By total revenue, Reliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in McLennan County, Texas.

What electricity companies offer service in McLennan County, Texas?

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

McLennan County, Texas is home to 9 electricity companies offering service in the area.

How many power plants are located in McLennan County, Texas?

McLennan County, Texas is home to 2 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2021-03-16Last Updated: 2022-06-25