How Farmers Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Farmers Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | 79,954 | -0.25 | -$28 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 11.51 | 84,006 | — | — |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 12.03 | 156,271 | +0.51 | +$55 |
| Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp | 12.40 | 44,415 | +0.88 | +$95 |
| Bowie-Cass Electric Coop, Inc | 12.56 | 34,526 | +1.05 | +$114 |
| Wood County Electric Coop, Inc | 12.83 | 35,793 | +1.31 | +$142 |
| City of Garland | 13.47 | 69,421 | +1.96 | +$212 |
| Lamar County Elec Coop Assn | 13.71 | 12,935 | +2.20 | +$238 |
| Denton County Elec Coop, Inc | 13.77 | 298,734 | +2.26 | +$244 |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 14.91 | 26,883 | +3.40 | +$367 |
| City of Greenville | 14.95 | 15,165 | +3.44 | +$371 |
| Fannin County Electric Coop | 15.65 | 11,712 | +4.13 | +$446 |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Farmers Electric Coop. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Farmers 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 Farmers Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Farmers Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$349 |
| Dallas | Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | +$28 |
| Hunt | Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | +$28 |
| Kaufman | Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | +$28 |
| Van Zandt | Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.26 | +$28 |
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 | 11.21 | 11.51 | +2.7% |
| Residential customers | 78,859 | 84,006 | +6.5% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Farmers Electric Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Farmers 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)
Collin · Dallas · Delta · Fannin · Franklin · Hopkins · Hunt · Kaufman · Rains · Rockwall · Van Zandt · Wood
Head-to-head comparisons
- Denton County Elec Coop, Inc vs Farmers Electric Coop, Inc
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Farmers Electric Coop, Inc
- Grayson-Collin Elec Coop, Inc vs Farmers Electric Coop, Inc
- Farmers Electric Coop, Inc vs Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Farmers Electric Coop, Inc vs City of Garland
Questions people ask
- Is Farmers Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Farmers Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 11.51 cents/kWh in 2024 — 23% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Farmers 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 Farmers Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 84,006 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 12 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.