Electric Rates & Providers in Cameron County, TX

Cameron County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cameron County, Texas Electricity Overview

Residents of Cameron County are paying, on average, 15.26% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 13.66 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Solar power production in Cameron County has grown from 275,593 megawatt hours to 375,316 megawatt hours per year within the previous 12 months.

Cameron County has the 78th largest electricity production in Texas out of 254 counties, producing 1,391,435 megawatt hours.

Cameron County residents are responsible for 4,503.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the nationwide average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.

With 425,208 citizens living within the county and 1,391,435 megawatt hours produced a year, Cameron County has a per capita production rate of 3.27 megawatt hours. The city is 903rd highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Cameron County is Brownsville PUB.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,909,519 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.25 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,391,435 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,391,435 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.27 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,914,832,176 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,503.28 kg

Electricity plans in Texas

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  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Brownsville

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Brownsville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% higher than last month
  • 5.86% higher than April last year
  • 4.99% lower than the Texas average
  • 15.59% lower than the US average
  • 435th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
  • 11,268th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 871 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 949 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.73¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 2.3% higher than April last year
  • 4.46% lower than the Texas average
  • 14.82% lower than the US average
  • 411th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 82 since April last year
  • 10,559th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 150 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 423 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$109.77 per month

  • 2.96% higher than last month
  • 5.93% higher than April last year
  • 6.57% lower than the Texas average
  • 2.64% lower than the US average
  • 855th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 16,474th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,970 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 986 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$153.08 per month

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 1.65% higher than April last year
  • 5.36% lower than the Texas average
  • 12.5% higher than the US average
  • 850th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
  • 23,929th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 144 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,287 since April last year

Brownsville, TX Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Brownsville, which is 4.46% lower than the state's average rate of 14.37 cents. Selling an estimated 888,066.9 megawatt hours each year, Brownsville PUB is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 507th worst polluter in the state out of 1871 cities. With total emissions of 1,067,886,755.49 kilograms, the city ranks 18th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 3,077,391.9 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brownsville

Brownsville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.094/kWh$237.91/mo.$77.29/mo.
411th13.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Brownsville
850th$153.08Average residential monthly electricity bill for Brownsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Brownsville, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
4 Change EnergyBUNDLED14.83178.422,658,271.6394,136,876.25
APG&EBUNDLED8.07122.64378,255.8830,512,047.65
Accent EnergyBUNDLED15.65194.6271,749.8311,231,173.68
Alliance PowerBUNDLED10.27137.0283,323.768,553,750.24
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED16.111664,643,169.07747,827,137.38

Zips with electric coverage in Brownsville, Texas include: 78521, 78520, 78526, 78586, 78566, 78578, 78583, 78575

Harlingen, TX Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Harlingen, which is 4.47% lower than the state's average rate of 14.37 cents. Selling an estimated 11,720.7 megawatt hours each year, Magic Valley Electric Coop is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 1607th worst polluter in the state out of 1871 cities. With total emissions of 404,129,114.74 kilograms, the city ranks 61st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,164,602.57 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harlingen

Harlingen residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.094/kWh$237.95/mo.$77.27/mo.
409th13.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harlingen
1105th$153.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harlingen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harlingen, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
4 Change EnergyBUNDLED14.83178.422,658,271.6394,136,876.25
APG&EBUNDLED8.07122.64378,255.8830,512,047.65
Accent EnergyBUNDLED15.65194.6271,749.8311,231,173.68
Alliance PowerBUNDLED10.27137.0283,323.768,553,750.24
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED16.111664,643,169.07747,827,137.38

Zips with electric coverage in Harlingen, Texas include: 78550, 78586, 78552

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San Benito, TX Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of San Benito, which is 4.47% lower than the state's average rate of 14.37 cents. Selling an estimated 4,835.92 megawatt hours each year, Magic Valley Electric Coop is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 507th worst polluter in the state out of 1871 cities. With total emissions of 139,910,583.31 kilograms, the city ranks 130th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 403,188.53 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Benito

San Benito residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.094/kWh$237.95/mo.$77.28/mo.
407th13.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Benito
1108th$153.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Benito Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Benito, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
4 Change EnergyBUNDLED14.83178.422,658,271.6394,136,876.25
APG&EBUNDLED8.07122.64378,255.8830,512,047.65
Accent EnergyBUNDLED15.65194.6271,749.8311,231,173.68
Alliance PowerBUNDLED10.27137.0283,323.768,553,750.24
Ambit EnergyBUNDLED16.111664,643,169.07747,827,137.38

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Electricity Production in Cameron County, Texas

Power Plants in Cameron County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
La Chalupa, LLCAcciona Energy USA Global, LLC (100.00%)
Cameron County TX Wind 462,872
Palmas Wind, LLCAcciona Energy USA Global, LLC (100.00%)
Cameron County TX Wind 347,592
Nebula SolarRayos del Sol Solar Project, LLC (100.00%)
La Feria TX Solar 278,851
San Roman Wind I, LLCAcciona Energy USA Global, LLC (100.00%)
Cameron County TX Wind 205,655
Vancourt Solar InterconnectionsRayos del Sol Solar Project, LLC (100.00%)
La Feria TX Solar 96,465

Cameron County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 4,503.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 173rd highest polluter in the state out of 254 counties. With total emissions of 1,914,832,176.01 kilograms, the county ranks 17th highest in Texas and 160th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Cameron County is Wind. The county generates 73.03% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Cameron County has 5 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 60th highest number of power plants within a single county.

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73.03%
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26.97%

Cameron County, Texas Net Metering

Cameron County has 2 out of 43 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 16 electricity companies in Cameron County that report energy loss. Combined, these 16 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.18% of electricity produced. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Cameron County a rank of 20th best in Texas out of 254 counties.

Providers In Each City in Cameron County:

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FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cameron County, Texas?

The largest electricity supplier in Cameron County, Texas by total customer count is Brownsville PUB.

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

There are 43 electricity providers offering service in Cameron County, Texas.

How many power plants are in Cameron County, Texas?

Cameron County, Texas is home to 5 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Cameron County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Brownsville PUB113,485
2Magic Valley Electric Coop20,813
3TXU Energy9,267
4Reliant Energy8,820
5Ambit Energy2,108
6Discount Power1,978
7Green Mountain Energy1,910
8Direct Energy1,666
9Constellation Energy1,300
10Stream Energy1,142

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-10