Hays County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hays County, Texas Electricity Overview
Hays County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 19.19 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 37th highest county in Texas for non-renewable production per capita.
The county is the 231st largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties, producing 5,165,421 megawatt hours.
Hays County's 32.77% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel types for electric generation over the course of the previous 12 months is surely a step in the wrong direction.
Hays County has emissions of 6,520.7 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 5,638.83.
Hays County is home to 269,225 residents and its power generation facilities produce 5,165,421 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 19.19 megawatt hours per capita.
With a population of 269,225 citizens, Hays County is the 19th largest county by population in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,374,836 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,165,421 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,165,421 MWh
Production per Capita
19.19 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,755,534,681 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,520.7 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 April, 2024
13.9¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 5.86% higher than April last year
- 7.48% lower than the Texas average
- 17.8% lower than the US average
- 290th in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 8,966th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,077 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 397 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.37¢ per kWh
- 0.48% higher than last month
- 2.3% higher than April last year
- 6.96% lower than the Texas average
- 17.05% lower than the US average
- 244th in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 68 since April last year
- 9,066th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 131 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 198 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$107.17 per month
- 2.96% higher than last month
- 5.92% higher than April last year
- 8.78% lower than the Texas average
- 4.95% lower than the US average
- 317th in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 14,303rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,636 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 988 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.46 per month
- 0.33% higher than last month
- 1.64% higher than April last year
- 7.59% lower than the Texas average
- 9.84% higher than the US average
- 311th in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 28 since April last year
- 22,130th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 318 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,089 since April last year
San Marcos, TX Electricity Overview
On average, San Marcos' residential electricity rate is 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 6.96% below the state's average rate of 14.37 cents. Facilities in the city generate, on average, 73.47 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable fuel types. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is San Marcos Utilities.
Emitting 458,457,172.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, San Marcos ranks 53rd worst out of 1871 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 6,520.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 5th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, San Marcos' main fuel source is Natural Gas, accounting for 5,165,421 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Marcos
San Marcos residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Marcos, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Change Energy | BUNDLED | 14.83 | 178.42 | 2,658,271.6 | 394,136,876.25 | |
| APG&E | BUNDLED | 8.07 | 122.64 | 378,255.88 | 30,512,047.65 | |
| Accent Energy | BUNDLED | 15.65 | 194.62 | 71,749.83 | 11,231,173.68 | |
| Alliance Power | BUNDLED | 10.27 | 137.02 | 83,323.76 | 8,553,750.24 | |
| Ambit Energy | BUNDLED | 16.11 | 166 | 4,643,169.07 | 747,827,137.38 |
Zips with electric coverage in San Marcos, Texas include: 78666, 78640, 78655, 78656
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Kyle, TX Electricity Overview
On average, Kyle's residential electricity rate is 11.87 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 17.40% below the state's average rate of 14.37 cents. With an estimated 1,609 residential customers, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 254,576,136.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kyle ranks 80th worst out of 1871 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 507th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Kyle must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kyle
Kyle residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kyle, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.81 | 145.42 | 5,487,629.71 | 647,972,852.6 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kyle, Texas include: 78666, 78640, 78610
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Buda, TX Electricity Overview
On average, Buda's residential electricity rate is 11.87 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 17.40% below the state's average rate of 14.37 cents. With an estimated 479 residential customers, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 80,905,894.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Buda ranks 206th worst out of 1871 cities in Texas for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 507th worst in Texas for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Buda must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buda
Buda residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buda, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.81 | 145.42 | 5,487,629.71 | 647,972,852.6 |
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Electricity Production in Hays County, Texas
Power Plants in Hays County, Texas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hays Energy ProjectVistra Energy (100.00%) | San Marcos | TX | Natural Gas | 5,165,421 | 2,072,780,675.7 | 401.28 |
Hays County, Texas Details
Coming in as the 182nd worst ranked county in the US, Hays County releases 1,755,534,681.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 6,520.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 806th 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:
- Bluebonnet Electric: 14.30%
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 85.70%
- San Marcos, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 40.45%
- Bluebonnet Electric: 20.09%
- San Marcos Utilities: 39.46%
- Uhland, Texas:
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 61.10%
- Bluebonnet Electric: 38.90%
- 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, San Marcos Utilities 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 | San Marcos Utilities | 48,827 |
| 2 | Pedernales Electric Cooperative | 34,312 |
| 3 | Bluebonnet Electric | 572 |
