How Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | 13,222 | -2.58 | -$279 |
| City of Seguin | 10.89 | 8,478 | -1.60 | -$173 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | 113,890 | -1.07 | -$116 |
| Victoria Electric Coop, Inc | 12.13 | 21,500 | -0.35 | -$38 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc | 12.22 | 405,587 | -0.27 | -$29 |
| City of Floresville | 12.37 | 15,797 | -0.11 | -$12 |
| Bandera Electric Coop, Inc | 12.40 | 35,346 | -0.09 | -$9 |
| City of San Antonio | 12.43 | 865,914 | -0.05 | -$6 |
| Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc (this page) | 12.49 | 92,189 | — | — |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | 12.54 | 14,150 | +0.06 | +$6 |
| City of New Braunfels | 13.18 | 53,975 | +0.69 | +$75 |
| Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc | 13.37 | 5,548 | +0.88 | +$95 |
14 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Guadalupe Valley Elec 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 Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar | Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | +$279 |
| DeWitt | Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | +$279 |
| Goliad | Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | +$279 |
| Karnes | Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | +$279 |
| Wilson | Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | +$279 |
| Guadalupe | City of Seguin | 10.89 | +$173 |
| Caldwell | Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | +$116 |
| Fayette | Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | +$116 |
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 13 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.85 | 12.49 | -2.9% |
| Residential customers | 88,756 | 92,189 | +3.9% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Guadalupe Valley Elec 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)
Bexar · Caldwell · Comal · DeWitt · Fayette · Goliad · Gonzales · Guadalupe · Jackson · Karnes · Lavaca · Victoria · Wilson
Head-to-head comparisons
- City of San Antonio vs Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc vs Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc vs Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc vs City of New Braunfels
Questions people ask
- Is Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc customers paid an average 12.49 cents/kWh in 2024 — 17% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Guadalupe Valley Elec 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 Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc have?
- 92,189 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 13 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.