How City of Garland compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Garland, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | 79,954 | -2.22 | -$239 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc | 11.51 | 84,006 | -1.96 | -$212 |
| City of Garland (this page) | 13.47 | 69,421 | — | — |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 14.91 | 26,883 | +1.44 | +$155 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Garland. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Garland 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 Garland customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Garland premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | +$239 |
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 | 12.49 | 13.47 | +7.9% |
| Residential customers | 68,034 | 69,421 | +2.0% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Garland bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: City of Garland 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)
Dallas
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Garland more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- City of Garland customers paid an average 13.47 cents/kWh in 2024 — 10% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Garland?
- 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 Garland have?
- 69,421 residential customers in Texas in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.