How Sam Houston Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Sam Houston Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc (this page) | 12.62 | 86,118 | — | — |
| Jasper-Newton Elec Coop, Inc | 12.96 | 21,180 | +0.34 | +$37 |
| Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc | 13.10 | 40,404 | +0.48 | +$52 |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 13.66 | 457,369 | +1.04 | +$113 |
| Mid-South Electric Coop Assn | 14.08 | 36,267 | +1.46 | +$158 |
| San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc | 14.16 | 31,774 | +1.54 | +$166 |
| Houston County Elec Coop Inc | 16.60 | 21,426 | +3.98 | +$430 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Sam Houston Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Sam Houston 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).
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.18 | 12.62 | +3.6% |
| Residential customers | 83,451 | 86,118 | +3.2% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Sam Houston Electric Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Sam Houston 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)
Angelina · Hardin · Jasper · Liberty · Montgomery · Polk · San Jacinto · Trinity · Tyler · Walker
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc customers paid an average 12.62 cents/kWh in 2024 — 16% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc have?
- 86,118 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 10 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.