How Pedernales Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Pedernales Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerrville Public Utility Board | 8.71 | 20,278 | -3.51 | -$379 |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | 13,222 | -2.31 | -$250 |
| City of Seguin | 10.89 | 8,478 | -1.33 | -$144 |
| Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc | 11.03 | 39,569 | -1.19 | -$129 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | 11.42 | 113,890 | -0.80 | -$87 |
| City of San Marcos | 12.03 | 22,261 | -0.19 | -$20 |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | 12.10 | 30,205 | -0.12 | -$13 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 12.22 | 405,587 | — | — |
| Bandera Electric Coop, Inc | 12.40 | 35,346 | +0.18 | +$20 |
| City of San Antonio | 12.43 | 865,914 | +0.21 | +$23 |
| Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc | 12.49 | 92,189 | +0.27 | +$29 |
| Austin Energy | 12.58 | 507,291 | +0.36 | +$39 |
18 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Pedernales Electric Coop. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Pedernales 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 Pedernales Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Pedernales Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$425 |
| Kerr | Kerrville Public Utility Board | 8.71 | +$379 |
| Bexar | Karnes Electric Coop Inc | 9.90 | +$250 |
| Guadalupe | City of Seguin | 10.89 | +$144 |
| Blanco | Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc | 11.03 | +$129 |
| Gillespie | Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc | 11.03 | +$129 |
| Kendall | Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc | 11.03 | +$129 |
| Kimble | Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc | 11.03 | +$129 |
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 24 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.69 | 12.22 | +4.5% |
| Residential customers | 387,103 | 405,587 | +4.8% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Pedernales Electric Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Pedernales 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)
Bell · Bexar · Blanco · Burnet · Caldwell · Comal · Edwards · Gillespie · Guadalupe · Hays · Kendall · Kerr · Kimble · Kinney · Lampasas · Llano · Mason · Menard · Real · San Saba · Schleicher · Sutton · Travis · Williamson
Head-to-head comparisons
- City of San Antonio vs Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc
- Austin Energy vs Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc
- Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc vs Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
- Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc vs Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc vs City of New Braunfels
Questions people ask
- Is Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 12.22 cents/kWh in 2024 — 18% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Pedernales 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 Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 405,587 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 24 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.