How Bluebonnet Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brenham | 10.58 | 6,059 | -0.84 | -$91 |
| City of Seguin | 10.89 | 8,478 | -0.53 | -$57 |
| City of Bryan | 11.38 | 58,284 | -0.03 | -$3 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 11.42 | 113,890 | — | — |
| City of San Marcos | 12.03 | 22,261 | +0.61 | +$66 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc | 12.22 | 405,587 | +0.80 | +$87 |
| City of San Antonio | 12.43 | 865,914 | +1.02 | +$110 |
| Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc | 12.49 | 92,189 | +1.07 | +$116 |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | 12.54 | 14,150 | +1.13 | +$122 |
| Austin Energy | 12.58 | 507,291 | +1.16 | +$125 |
| Heart of Texas Electric Coop | 12.62 | 18,722 | +1.21 | +$130 |
| City of New Braunfels | 13.18 | 53,975 | +1.76 | +$190 |
16 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Bluebonnet Electric Coop. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Bluebonnet Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Texas (see below).
Where Bluebonnet Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Bluebonnet Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | City of Brenham | 10.58 | +$91 |
| Guadalupe | City of Seguin | 10.89 | +$57 |
| Burleson | City of Bryan | 11.38 | +$3 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Texas you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.07 | 11.42 | +3.1% |
| Residential customers | 108,769 | 113,890 | +4.7% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Bluebonnet Electric Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Bluebonnet Electric Coop delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: powertochoose.org.
Electric choice in ERCOT competitive TDU areas (~85% of load; munis/co-ops exempt; Power to Choose lists offers). No residential gas choice.
Counties served (TX, EIA-861 2024)
Austin · Bastrop · Burleson · Caldwell · Colorado · Fayette · Gonzales · Guadalupe · Hays · Lee · Milam · Travis · Washington · Williamson
Head-to-head comparisons
- City of San Antonio vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
- Austin Energy vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
- Entergy Texas Inc. vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
- Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
- Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc vs Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc vs City of Bryan
- Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc vs City of New Braunfels
Questions people ask
- Is Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 11.42 cents/kWh in 2024 — 24% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Texas does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via powertochoose.org if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 113,890 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 14 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.