Zapata County, Texas Electric Profile

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Zapata County, Texas Overview

Zapata County ranks 94th out of 3221 counties in the country in electricity generated from wind turbines.

Zapata County has the 558th highest electricity generation in the US out of 3221 counties, producing 928,568 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Zapata County is Reliant Energy.

Zapata County is the 2232nd most populated county in the nation.

Zapata County customers pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $119.47, which is 11.55% lower than the state average bill of $135.07.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 928,568 megawatt hours, of Zapata County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 32nd in Texas for total megawatt hours from renewable fuel sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    206,952 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.9 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    928,568 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    928,568 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    66.86 MWh

Contents

Plans
Cities within Zapata County
Zapata CDP, TX Electricity
Siesta Shores CDP, TX Electricity
Falcon Lake Estates CDP, TX Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ

Electricity plans in Texas

There are 20639 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Texas Plans

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

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

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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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

Residential

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

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 22.4¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / 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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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 18.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

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

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 20.2¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 18.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 18.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 19.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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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%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

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

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

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

Zapata CDP, TX Electric Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.09 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Zapata CDP, which is 9.11% below the average Texas price of 12.20 cents and 20.77% less than the US average of 13.99 cents. Selling an estimated 1,944.04 megawatt hours, Reliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $123.86, while the Zapata CDP average is 4.00% lower at $118.9 per month.

Zapata CDP citizens average 5,800.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 61st highest in Texas out of 1870 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 31,223,527.25 kilograms, which is the 387th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Zapata CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zapata CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.114/kWh$0.087/kWh$121.69/mo.$98.63/mo.
1097th11.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Zapata CDP
951st$118.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Zapata CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Zapata CDP, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED11.35111.624,827,635547,853,000
MP2 EnergyBUNDLED11.89102.5785,08310,114,000
Medina Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.55126.43360,56841,629,600
Penstar PowerBUNDLED12.02115.5434,9394,199,500
Reliant EnergyBUNDLED13.94152.2717,200,4672,397,120,500
7 providers total

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Siesta Shores CDP, TX Electric Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.07 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Siesta Shores CDP, which is 9.23% below the average Texas price of 12.20 cents and 20.87% less than the US average of 13.99 cents. Selling an estimated 318.67 megawatt hours, Reliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $123.86, while the Siesta Shores CDP average is 4.20% lower at $118.66 per month.

Siesta Shores CDP citizens average 5,800.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 61st highest in Texas out of 1870 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 8,410,573.01 kilograms, which is the 835th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Siesta Shores CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Siesta Shores CDP

Siesta Shores CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.086/kWh$121.59/mo.$97.75/mo.
869th11.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Siesta Shores CDP
696th$118.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Siesta Shores CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Siesta Shores CDP, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED11.35111.624,827,635547,853,000
MP2 EnergyBUNDLED11.89102.5785,08310,114,000
Penstar PowerBUNDLED12.02115.5434,9394,199,500
Reliant EnergyBUNDLED13.94152.2717,200,4672,397,120,500
Texpo EnergyBUNDLED5.8388.93683,55039,823,000
6 providers total

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Falcon Lake Estates CDP, TX Electric Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.07 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Falcon Lake Estates CDP, which is 9.23% below the average Texas price of 12.20 cents and 20.87% less than the US average of 13.99 cents. With an estimated 11 total residential customers, Reliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city. Falcon Lake Estates CDP has the 996th largest population in Texas, with 962 residents living within its borders.

Falcon Lake Estates CDP citizens average 5,800.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 61st highest in Texas out of 1870 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 5,579,980.16 kilograms, which is the 990th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Falcon Lake Estates CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Falcon Lake Estates CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.086/kWh$121.59/mo.$97.75/mo.
869th11.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Falcon Lake Estates CDP
641st$118.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Falcon Lake Estates CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Falcon Lake Estates CDP, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED11.35111.624,827,635547,853,000
MP2 EnergyBUNDLED11.89102.5785,08310,114,000
Penstar PowerBUNDLED12.02115.5434,9394,199,500
Reliant EnergyBUNDLED13.94152.2717,200,4672,397,120,500
Texpo EnergyBUNDLED5.8388.93683,55039,823,000
6 providers total

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Energy Production in Zapata 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 Zapata County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Las Lomas Wind ProjectLas Lomas Wind Project, LLC (100.00%)
Zapata County TX Wind 548,967
Reloj del Sol Wind FarmReloj del Sol Wind Farm LLC (100.00%)
Zapata County TX Wind 379,601
2 power plants total

Zapata County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Zapata County citizens average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 197th highest in Texas out of 254 in this category. With total emissions of 0 kilograms, the county ranks 197th highest in Texas for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 2 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 272nd most power plants within a single county in the United States. For electricity production purposes, Zapata County's main fuel type is Wind, accounting for 100.00% of production in the county.

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Zapata County, Texas Net Metering

Of the 7 electricity companies in Zapata County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. The state of Texas has heavily restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity providers in Zapata County that report energy loss, including Reliant Energy, Medina Electric Cooperative, and Texpo Energy. Together, these 4 companies average an annual energy loss of 3.58% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.76% while the state average is 0.99%, resulting in a rank of 802nd best in the nation and a state rank of 14th best out of 3221 and 254 counties, respectively.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Zapata County, Texas?

There are 2 active power plants located in Zapata County, Texas

What electricity companies offer service in Zapata County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Reliant Energy7,565
2Ambit Energy2,384
3Medina Electric Cooperative1,832
4Texpo Energy218
5Veteran Energy90
6MP2 Energy83
7Penstar Power17

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

By total revenue, Reliant Energy is the largest electricity company in Zapata County, Texas.

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

Zapata County, Texas is home to 7 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2021-03-16Last Updated: 2022-06-02