Sterling County, TX: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Sterling County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Sterling County, Texas Electricity Overview

With a population of 1,391 citizens, Sterling County is the 240th largest county in the state.

Sterling County citizens deal with outages lasting on average 67.45 minutes per occurrence, with approximately 0.78 outages per year.

Sterling County generates 3,531,973 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Sterling County 3rd out of 254 counties in the state for total renewable electricity production.

When calculating by number of customers, TXU Energy is the largest electricity company in Sterling County.

With total generation of 3,531,973 megawatt hours, Sterling County is ranked 319th highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties for total generation.

The usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation in Sterling County grew by 18.07% last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    22,603 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.25 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,531,973 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,531,973 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2,539.16 MWh

Electricity plans in Texas

There are 25617 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 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

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Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

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  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Green Energy 0%

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  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

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12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

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  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
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  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 12.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

12 Month Usage Bill Credit

Residential

  • Rate 11.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

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Residential

  • Rate 13.9¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sterling City

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Sterling County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Sterling City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.37¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% higher than last month
  • 5.86% higher than April last year
  • 4.32% lower than the Texas average
  • 15% lower than the US average
  • 1,339th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
  • 12,708th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 548 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 630 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 2.3% higher than April last year
  • 3.79% lower than the Texas average
  • 14.22% lower than the US average
  • 1,307th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 94 since April last year
  • 11,774th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 119 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 113 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$109.6 per month

  • 2.96% higher than last month
  • 5.93% higher than April last year
  • 6.71% lower than the Texas average
  • 2.79% lower than the US average
  • 636th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
  • 16,153rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,888 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 988 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$152.84 per month

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 1.64% higher than April last year
  • 5.5% lower than the Texas average
  • 12.32% higher than the US average
  • 636th in the state out of 1,867 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
  • 23,675th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,271 since April last year

Sterling City, TX Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Sterling City, which is 3.79% below the average Texas price of 14.37 cents. Previously, approximately 539,231 megawatt hours were generated in the city from wind power. However, within the previous year that total is 1,240,102 megawatt hours, a 129.98% increase. More electricity is produced in Sterling City than is used, with generation totaling 6260.48% of consumption.

The use of electricity in Sterling City accounts for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 1772nd largest amount in the state out of 1871 cities. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 1772nd highest in Texas for pollution per capita. About 100.00% of electricity in Sterling City comes from generation using Wind. Sterling City has one power plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sterling City

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.096/kWh$237.53/mo.$76.98/mo.
1307th13.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sterling City
636th$152.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sterling City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sterling City, 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
43 providers total

Electricity Production in Sterling County, Texas

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 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 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 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 Sterling County, Texas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Wind 1,933,489
Lacy Creek Wind Energy CenterLacy Creek Wind, LLC (100.00%)
Sterling City TX Wind 1,240,102
Bluebell Solar IIBluebell Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Solar 282,989
Bluebell SolarNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Sterling County TX Solar 75,393
4 power plants total

Sterling County, Texas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Sterling County creates 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 190th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2929th highest for pollution per capita. About 89.85% of electricity in Sterling County comes from generation using Wind. Sterling County has 4 power plants in the county. This is the 110th most plants in a county.

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89.85%
SOLAR
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10.15%

Sterling County, Texas Net Metering

Approximately 2.33% of the electricity companies in Sterling County offer net metering to their customers. 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

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Sterling County is 4.43%. This includes data from 15 companies, including Reliant Energy, Concho Valley Electric Coop, and Discount Power. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Sterling County a rank of 1240th best in the US out of 3230 counties.

FAQ

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

The largest electricity supplier in Sterling County, Texas by total customer count is TXU Energy.

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

Sterling County, Texas has 43 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Sterling County, Texas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1TXU Energy8,567
2Reliant Energy8,153
3Concho Valley Electric Coop3,134
4Ambit Energy1,949
5Discount Power1,829
6Green Mountain Energy1,766
7Direct Energy1,540
8Constellation Energy1,202
9Stream Energy1,056
104 Change Energy895

How many power plants are located within Sterling County, Texas?

Sterling County, Texas has 4 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-05-29