How City of Bryan compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Bryan, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bryan (this page) | 11.38 | 58,284 | — | — |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | 113,890 | +0.03 | +$3 |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 13.66 | 457,369 | +2.28 | +$246 |
| Mid-South Electric Coop Assn | 14.08 | 36,267 | +2.70 | +$291 |
| City of College Station | 14.57 | 42,995 | +3.18 | +$344 |
| Navasota Valley Elec Coop, Inc | 15.76 | 19,672 | +4.37 | +$472 |
| Bartlett Electric Coop, Inc | 16.09 | 11,527 | +4.70 | +$508 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Bryan. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Bryan 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 City of Bryan customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Bryan premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos | Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services | 8.70 | +$290 |
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 | 11.23 | 11.38 | +1.4% |
| Residential customers | 56,480 | 58,284 | +3.2% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Bryan bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: City of Bryan 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)
Brazos · Burleson · Robertson
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Bryan more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- City of Bryan customers paid an average 11.38 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 City of Bryan?
- 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 City of Bryan have?
- 58,284 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.