How Entergy Texas compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Entergy Texas, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brenham | 10.58 | 6,059 | -3.09 | -$333 |
| City of Bryan | 11.38 | 58,284 | -2.28 | -$246 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | 113,890 | -2.25 | -$243 |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | 12.54 | 14,150 | -1.12 | -$121 |
| Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc | 12.62 | 86,118 | -1.04 | -$113 |
| Heart of Texas Electric Coop | 12.62 | 18,722 | -1.04 | -$112 |
| Jasper-Newton Elec Coop, Inc | 12.96 | 21,180 | -0.70 | -$76 |
| Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc | 13.10 | 40,404 | -0.56 | -$61 |
| Entergy Texas Inc. (this page) | 13.66 | 457,369 | — | — |
| Mid-South Electric Coop Assn | 14.08 | 36,267 | +0.42 | +$45 |
| San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc | 14.16 | 31,774 | +0.50 | +$54 |
| Navarro County Elec Coop, Inc | 14.25 | 18,435 | +0.59 | +$64 |
15 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Entergy Texas. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Entergy Texas 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 Entergy Texas customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Entergy Texas premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$581 |
| Galveston | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$581 |
| Jefferson | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$581 |
| Brazos | Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services | 8.70 | +$537 |
| Washington | City of Brenham | 10.58 | +$333 |
| Burleson | City of Bryan | 11.38 | +$246 |
| Robertson | City of Bryan | 11.38 | +$246 |
| Milam | Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | +$243 |
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. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 27 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.17 | 13.66 | +3.8% |
| Residential customers | 445,292 | 457,369 | +2.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Entergy Texas bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Entergy Texas 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 · Chambers · Falls · Galveston · Grimes · Hardin · Harris · Houston · Jasper · Jefferson · Leon · Liberty · Limestone · Madison · Milam · Montgomery · Newton · Orange · Polk · Robertson · San Jacinto · Trinity · Tyler · Walker · Waller · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Texas Inc. vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
- Entergy Texas Inc. vs Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc
- Entergy Texas Inc. vs City of Bryan
Questions people ask
- Is Entergy Texas Inc. more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Entergy Texas Inc. customers paid an average 13.66 cents/kWh in 2024 — 9% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Entergy Texas 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 Entergy Texas Inc. have?
- 457,369 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 27 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.