How Stream SPE, LTD compares with Texas's largest utilities
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Stream SPE, LTD, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc | 12.22 | 405,587 | -4.38 | -$473 |
| City of San Antonio | 12.43 | 865,914 | -4.16 | -$450 |
| Austin Energy | 12.58 | 507,291 | -4.02 | -$434 |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 13.66 | 457,369 | -2.93 | -$317 |
| US Retailers, LLC | 14.61 | 412,301 | -1.99 | -$215 |
| Just Energy | 15.15 | 407,723 | -1.45 | -$156 |
| Stream SPE, LTD (this page) | 16.60 | 158,854 | — | — |
| Reliant Energy Retail Services | 17.38 | 1,548,250 | +0.78 | +$85 |
| TXU Energy Retail Co, LLC | 18.70 | 1,446,391 | +2.11 | +$228 |
Stream SPE, LTD files no county-level territory with EIA, so this table benchmarks against the state's largest utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Stream SPE, LTD customers at the same usage. Stream SPE, LTD is a competitive supplier, not a wires company — customers in choice areas can switch among providers, so these gaps are directly shoppable; municipal and co-op utilities in the table serve fixed territories (see below).
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.41 | 16.60 | +7.7% |
| Residential customers | 177,078 | 158,854 | -10.3% |
Ownership: Retail Power Marketer. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Stream SPE, LTD bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Stream SPE, LTD is itself a competitive supplier. 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.
Service area
Stream SPE, LTD files no county-level service territory with EIA — typical for competitive retail providers, which sell supply across the delivery territories of the local wires companies.
Questions people ask
- Is Stream SPE, LTD more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Stream SPE, LTD customers paid an average 16.60 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% above the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Stream SPE, LTD?
- 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 Stream SPE, LTD have?
- 158,854 residential customers in Texas in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: retail supplier.