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Orange County, Texas Electricity Overview

During the course of the last year, Orange County had a 10.96% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Orange County generates 317.94% more megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

As the 28th largest generator of electricity out of 254 counties in Texas, Orange County produces 5,768,258.01 megawatt hours of electricity.

Orange County is 18th out of 254 counties in Texas for total natural gas production, with 5,763,447.8 megawatt hours produced using the fuel.

The largest supplier in Orange County by megawatt hours sold is Entergy Texas.

The use of non-renewable fuel sources in electricity generation in Orange County has dropped by 8.06% during the course of the previous 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,380,155 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.25 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,768,258 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,768,258 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    67.91 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    730,811,056 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,604.46 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Orange

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Orange Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.51¢ per kWh

  • 0.52% higher than last month
  • 14.23% higher than April last year
  • 3.39% lower than the Texas average
  • 14.18% lower than the US average
  • 1,776th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1,562 since April last year
  • 14,204th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 303 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,350 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.38¢ per kWh

  • 1.14% higher than last month
  • 3.03% lower than April last year
  • 6.95% lower than the Texas average
  • 17.03% lower than the US average
  • 245th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1,439 since April last year
  • 9,069th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 523 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,933 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$116.58 per month

  • 1.54% lower than last month
  • 7.77% higher than April last year
  • 0.76% lower than the Texas average
  • 3.4% higher than the US average
  • 1,778th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
  • 20,557th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,984 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,070 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$166.33 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 3% lower than April last year
  • 2.84% higher than the Texas average
  • 22.23% higher than the US average
  • 1,785th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 27,763rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 475 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 684 since April last year

Orange, TX Electricity Overview

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Orange's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.95% lower than Texas' average rate of 14.37 cents and 17.03% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 87,208.72 megawatt hours each year, Entergy Texas is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Orange average is 20.51% higher at $166.33 per month.

Emissions in Orange average 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 24th worst polluting city out of 1871 cities in Texas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 108,992,893.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 156th largest emissions amount in Texas. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Orange

Orange residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.095/kWh$248.55/mo.$90.17/mo.
245th13.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Orange
1785th$166.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Orange Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Orange, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy TexasBUNDLED13.20166.66,807,986.12898,605,977
Jasper-Newton Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.34156.54274,336.7539,343,055.77

Vidor, TX Electricity Overview

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Vidor's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.25% lower than Texas' average rate of 14.37 cents and 17.30% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 47,494.19 megawatt hours each year, Entergy Texas is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Vidor average is 20.80% higher at $166.73 per month.

Emissions in Vidor average 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 507th worst polluting city out of 1871 cities in Texas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 56,072,498.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 259th largest emissions amount in Texas. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vidor

Vidor residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.094/kWh$248.76/mo.$90.08/mo.
239th13.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Vidor
1821st$166.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Vidor Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Vidor, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy TexasBUNDLED13.20166.66,807,986.12898,605,977

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Bridge City, TX Electricity Overview

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Bridge City's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.25% lower than Texas' average rate of 14.37 cents and 17.30% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 27,973.02 megawatt hours each year, Entergy Texas is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Bridge City average is 20.80% higher at $166.73 per month.

Emissions in Bridge City average 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 507th worst polluting city out of 1871 cities in Texas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 53,033,170.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 266th largest emissions amount in Texas. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bridge City

Bridge City residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.094/kWh$248.76/mo.$90.08/mo.
239th13.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bridge City
1821st$166.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bridge City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bridge City, Texas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy TexasBUNDLED13.20166.66,807,986.12898,605,977

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Electricity Production in Orange County, Texas

Power Plants in Orange County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Port Arthur TX Natural Gas 3,391,3782,365,253,862.95697.43
Sabine River OperationsDow Inc (100.00%)
Orange County TX Natural Gas 2,376,880689,117,280.6289.93

Orange County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Orange County citizens average 8,604.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 730,811,056.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county a year. Natural Gas is the primary fuel type in Orange County, with 99.92% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Other fuel types used include Other Gas at 0.08% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.00%. Orange County has 2 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 331st highest number of power plants in a county.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.92%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
0.08%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Orange County, Texas Net Metering

Orange County has 2 out of 2 electricity suppliers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of Texas have heavily restricted net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Orange County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 4.91% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Orange County a rank of 234th best in Texas out of 254.

Power Companies in Orange County, Texas

Providers In Each City in Orange County:

  • Bridge City, Texas:
    • Entergy Texas: 100.00%
  • Orange, Texas:
    • Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative: 3.94%
    • Entergy Texas: 96.06%
  • Pine Forest, Texas:
    • Entergy Texas: 100.00%
  • Pinehurst, Texas:
    • Entergy Texas: 100.00%
  • Rose City, Texas:
    • Entergy Texas: 100.00%
  • Vidor, Texas:
    • Entergy Texas: 100.00%
  • West Orange, Texas:
    • Entergy Texas: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Orange County, Texas?

There are 2 power plants located in Orange County, Texas

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

There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Orange County, Texas.

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

By total megawatt hours sold, Entergy Texas is the largest electricity provider in Orange County, Texas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Orange County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy Texas26,910
2Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative280

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Published: 2024-06-27